Local Nature Recovery Strategy Engagement & Skills Officer

Golearnleicestershire; Leicester; Híbrido; GBP 37.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working options

Hybrid working

Descripción de la vacante

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting an Engagement & Skills Officer to turn LNRS into practical action across local authorities, environmental groups, communities and businesses.

You will lead engagement across sectors, develop guidance and learning materials, run workshops, training, and manage LNRS digital content and website. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Formación

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience.
• Significant practical experience of stakeholder engagement, partnership working and advocating change with diverse audiences.
• Experience developing and delivering tailored education, learning and guidance materials using recognised teaching and facilitation techniques.
• A proven track record of producing technical and non-technical reports and stakeholder communications, and analysing data and information.
• Knowledge of, or interest in, the local environment and biodiversity, behavioural change, and digital/social media engagement techniques.
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills, including the ability to influence decisions, work effectively in partnerships and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams, websites and social media platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Engage with multiple sectors; provide guidance on applying LNRS priorities to plans, policies, projects and investment decisions.
• Organise workshops, events and other engagement activities.
• Develop guidance, toolkits, case studies and learning materials, deliver training, and manage LNRS website and digital content.
• Evaluate engagement and learning activities, prepare reports for a range of audiences, and contribute to budget planning and monitoring.
• Some work outside normal hours may be required.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Facilitation

Data analysis

Educación

Relevant degree

Herramientas

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Descripción del empleo

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Salary: £36,621- £40,458 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Working Hours: 22.2 hours per week, 3 day per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 22nd November 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

Help turn the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland into practical action. We are looking for an Engagement & Skills Officer to work with local authorities, environmental organisations and communities, educational establishments and businesses helping them understand, use and embed the LNRS in their plans and activities.

About the Role

You will engage with multiple sectors; provide guidance on applying LNRS priorities to plans, policies, projects and investment decisions; and organise workshops, events and other engagement activities. You will develop guidance, toolkits, case studies and learning materials, deliver training, and manage LNRS website and digital content. You will evaluate engagement and learning activities, prepare reports for a range of audiences, and contribute to budget planning and monitoring.

Some work outside normal hours may be required.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience.
• Significant practical experience of stakeholder engagement, partnership working and advocating change with diverse audiences, including direct work with local authorities, environmental organisations and communities, educational establishments and businesses.
• Experience developing and delivering tailored education, learning and guidance materials using recognised teaching and facilitation techniques, and knowledge of those techniques.
• A proven track record of producing technical and non-technical reports and stakeholder communications, and analysing data and information.
• Knowledge of, or interest in, the local environment and biodiversity, behavioural change, and digital/social media engagement techniques.
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills, including the ability to influence decisions, work effectively in partnerships and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams, websites and social media platforms.

A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

In addition, we also expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesandto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.We are a Disability Confident Employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion,please contact:

Paul Killip - LNRS Project manager

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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