Project Coordinator: Building the Foundation for Corridor

Peak District National Park Authority; Bakewell CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A national park authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Coordinator to lead community engagement efforts for a landscape connection program. This role requires proven experience in project management, particularly with underserved communities, alongside strong organisational skills. The ideal candidate will also possess knowledge of conservation and ecosystem services. Join a respected authority that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion while offering flexible working options and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexitime

Defined benefit pension scheme

26-31 days' holiday

Volunteering leave

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with underserved communities.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of conservation and ecosystem services.

Responsibilities

• Lead community engagement efforts for the project.
• Manage volunteers and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Ensure project delivery, finance monitoring, and evaluation.

Skills

Project management

Community engagement

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of conservation

Job description

£32,597 to £34,434 per annum

We're looking for a Project Coordinator, on a fixed-term basis of up to 18 months, to work with the Project Manager to develop our new Building the Foundations for 'Corridor Connections' project, which will create and deliver a long-term, large-scale landscape connection programme across the White Peak.

This role will lead on all aspects of community engagement, including reaching out to underserved communities, consultation, building relationships with schools, trialling pathways to engage with conservation/nature recovery careers and volunteering options, and the coordination and management of volunteers.

About You

You will have proven experience of working with communities and, in particular, underserved communities, project management including planning, delivery, finance, monitoring & evaluation, securing funding, managing volunteers and contractors.

You will have strong interpersonal and organisational skills, being comfortable with working as part of a team, leading, working with and inspiring multiple stakeholders, including statutory bodies, NGOs, communities and other stakeholder groups. You will need knowledge of conservation, ecosystem services, access to the countryside and the interaction between recreation, land management and conservation.

Please note that this role requires occasional working in the evening, at weekends and public holidays. A driving licence is essential.

About Us

The Peak District National Park was the first of Britain's 15 national parks and is still enjoyed by millions, looking for both adventure and a breathing space to escape. It is also the most accessible due to its proximity to four major cities of the UK and its 38,000 residents.

Benefits

We offer a range of staff benefits, including flexitime, a high-quality defined benefit pension scheme (2 years to qualifying period), 26-31 days' holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase more, volunteering leave and free parking at most of our offices.

Flexible Working

A range of flexible working options would be considered.

Our Values

• Care
• Enjoy
• Pioneer

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Peak District National Park Authority is committed to equal opportunities. We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role.

If you are unable to apply online and require a Word version of the application form, please contact our HR Team.

Apply here