Project Officer

Cornwall Insight; Drakewalls; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Council is hiring a Project Officer for the Tamar Valley National Landscape. You will develop, deliver and monitor a range of environmental projects, working with partners to conserve natural beauty and community well-being.

You'll manage stakeholder engagement, funding applications and reporting, organise events, and contribute to the Tamar Valley Management Plan. The role is public-facing and requires a Basic DBS check and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in environmental management, conservation, geography, countryside management, heritage, rural development or related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Experience delivering environmental/conservation projects.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and developing productive partnerships.
• Experience of managing budgets, procurement and project reporting requirements.
• Experience of preparing funding applications and/or managing externally funded projects.
• Knowledge of nature conservation, landscape management, environmental policy or rural issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop projects from initial concept through to successful delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders, partners and funding bodies to secure support and resources.
• Secure and manage external funding and monitor reporting requirements.
• Organise events and activities and monitor project outcomes.
• Contribute to the Tamar Valley National Landscape Management Plan and partnership aims.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Funding applications

Policy knowledge

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

The Service & Team

The role is within the Tamar Valley National Landscape team based in the Tamar Valley Centre in Drakewalls, Gunnislake.

The Role

The Project Officer will support the development, delivery and monitoring of a wide range of projects and initiatives across the Tamar Valley National Landscape. The post-holder will work closely with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to deliver practical action that conserves and enhances the area's natural beauty, cultural heritage, biodiversity and community well-being.

The role involves project development and management, stakeholder engagement, partnership working, securing and managing external funding, organising events and activities, and monitoring project outcomes. The post-holder will work across a variety of themes, including nature recovery, sustainable land management, river and catchment improvements, heritage conservation, access and recreation, community engagement and environmental education.

The successful candidate will be confident working with a broad range of stakeholders and funding bodies. They will be able to develop projects from initial concept through to successful delivery, ensuring that funding requirements, budgets and reporting obligations are met.

The Project Officer will contribute to the implementation of the Tamar Valley National Landscape Management Plan and support the wider aims and objectives of the National Landscape Partnership.

This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.

This position will be subject to a Basic criminal record disclosure check.

Working Pattern

The working pattern is 3 days/week working 7.4 hours/day. Flexible working options are available for discussion but you are required to work from the Tamar Valley Centre on Tuesdays each week as this is when the full team meets up.

What you’ll need to succeed

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in environmental management, conservation, geography, countryside management, heritage, rural development or a related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of developing and delivering projects within environmental, conservation, heritage, community or rural development sectors.
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders and developing productive partnerships.
• Experience of managing budgets, procurement and project reporting requirements.
• Experience of preparing funding applications and/or managing externally funded projects.
• Knowledge of nature conservation, landscape management, environmental policy or rural issues.

Skills

• Excellent project planning and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and influence partners and stakeholders.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and digital project management tools.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a small team.

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Commitment to nature recovery, sustainable land management and protected landscapes.
• Practical problem-solving approach.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work occasionally outside normal office hours when required.

Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert

What you’ll get in return

• a competitive salary.
• a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions
• a generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• a national award-winning employee health and well-being programme
• Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services

Additional Information: Cornwall Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role. The full role profile is attached here (https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/media/nlsnlrcv/4092-project-officer-role-profile.pdf). We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview. For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact William Darwall - [e-mail] (mailto:[e-mail])