Project Coordinator (Growing Communities)

Hatched Recruitment Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

37h/week

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Pension auto-enrolment

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group seeks a Project Coordinator for Growing Communities to support a public sector client in Belfast, Northern Ireland. You will coordinate city-wide growing projects from planning through delivery and evaluation, collaborating with residents, community groups and partner organisations.

Requirements include at least 1 year of project or events experience, strong communication and budgeting skills, and ability to start in November.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects, services or events to deadlines.
• Experience in community engagement and building partnerships.
• Environmental, horticultural or growing project experience.
• Strong communication, team leadership and budget management.
• Political awareness when working with elected representatives and outside organisations.
• Based in Northern Ireland and available to start on Monday 2 November.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver growing projects to agreed deadlines
• Build community involvement, engagement and ownership of projects
• Plan and run events, educational sessions and promotional activities
• Coordinate and supervise horticultural tasks on site
• Develop partnerships with external stakeholders
• Manage project budgets and financial reporting
• Lead and motivate allocated staff and volunteers
• Carry out risk assessments and ensure health and safety compliance

Education

GCSEs A–C incl English

Bachelor's degree in business or horticulture

Job description

Project Coordinator (Growing Communities) – Public Sector Client, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Please note: This role is on-site in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with a quick start on Monday 2 November. We can only consider applicants already living in Northern Ireland or within commuting distance of Belfast.

The role

Reporting to the Community Parks Outreach Manager, you’ll coordinate city-wide growing projects from planning through to delivery and evaluation. You’ll work closely with residents, community groups, volunteers and partner organisations.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver growing projects to agreed deadlines
• Build community involvement, engagement and ownership of projects
• Plan and run events, educational sessions and promotional activities
• Coordinate and supervise horticultural tasks on site
• Develop partnerships with external stakeholders
• Manage project budgets and financial reporting
• Lead and motivate allocated staff and volunteers
• Carry out risk assessments and ensure health and safety compliance

What you’ll bring

• At least 1 year’s experience managing projects, services or events to deadlines
• At least 1 year’s experience in community engagement and building partnerships
• Environmental, horticultural or growing project experience
• Strong communication, team leadership and budget management skills
• Political awareness when working with elected representatives and outside organisations
• Based in Northern Ireland and available to start on Monday 2 November

Desirable:

2+ years’ relevant experience, 5 GCSEs (A–C) including English, and a third level qualification in a business or horticultural discipline (or equivalents).

What’s on offer

• £18.85 per hour (PAYE)
• 37 hours per week
• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay accrued
• Pension auto-enrolment (subject to eligibility)