Project Officer

The Conservation Volunteers; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental organization is seeking a Project Officer to connect communities with nature through various initiatives, including volunteering programs and local events. The role involves engaging with partners and the community to enhance health and well-being while preserving green spaces. This full-time position based in Upper Edmonton supports multiple projects and requires flexibility for events and travel.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and confident individual with experience in community work.
• Ability to engage and recruit volunteers effectively.
• Experience in leading outdoor activities and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly nature conservation volunteering sessions.
• Support Friends of Parks groups with training and capacity building.
• Organize and lead family events in community parks.

Skills

Volunteer engagement

Community development

Nature conservation

Job description

Based in Waltham Forest & Enfield
35 hours per week
Salary: £23,888.55 per annum plus £3,882 per annum London Weighting.

The Conservation Volunteers connects people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.

Every day TCV works across the UK to create healthier and happier communities for everyone - communities where our activities have a lasting impact on people's health, prospects and outdoor places.

About the role:

The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) are one of the main partners for the London Borough of Waltham Forest, delivering activities which connect people and greenspace. The successful applicant will work with the London Borough of Waltham Forest representatives, Friends of Parks groups and local people, with the aims of improving nature conservation, health and wellbeing, through social engagement, gentle exercise and connectivity with the outdoors.

TCV are seeking an enthusiastic, confident and experienced person to join our London Health & Education team for this important post. The Project Officer will lead the delivery of three key areas of work in the borough:

TCV’s Green Gyms - Lead the delivery of weekly nature conservation volunteering sessions for people (with a wide range of abilities), through the TCV Green Gyms at Leyton Jubilee Park (Thursdays) & Lloyd Park (Fridays). The post holder will actively seek new volunteers to attend the TCV Green Gyms, through continual engagement with local social prescribing partners, social media promotion & local advertising of activities. They will also continually recruit and train volunteers to ensure they have the maximum opportunity to develop their skills and experience.

Friends of Park support - Support the capacity building & training of the Friends of Parks groups across the borough, which may include anything from organising an external first aid trainer to deliver an event, to you organising & leading a workshop on how to create & manage a wildflower meadow or working to support them on a practical activity. You’ll keep the local Friends of Parks group webpages up to date with advertising forthcoming events & updating member’s contact details & producing newsletters.

Wider events & activities - The post holder will be expected to lead and/or support the delivery of wider activities as required, such as regular family events at Abbott’s Park & large family events Love Parks week (currently 8 events during summer months). The Project Officer would also lead corporate volunteering days, likely to take place at the Meridian One Community Garden & Tree Nursery in Enfield.

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The post holder will mainly deliver core activities independently, although they’ll work closely with the existing colleagues in Waltham Forest, to ensure local people receive the best possible experience. They’ll be occasions when there’s a need to work extra hours, including evenings & weekends, such as during Love Parks week, which takes place each July & during family events at the community garden (approximately 6 weekend days a year).

The post is full-time for 35 hours per week. The Project Officer will be based in TCV’s community garden in Upper Edmonton, Enfield. The community garden has an office from which the post holder will be expected to be based 3 days a week, in order to administer this project. There will be regular travel across Waltham Forest & occasional travel across London, for training & meetings. A full driving licence is desirable but not essential.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If you would like to discuss your requirements further please contact the People Team via [e-mail] by telephone on 01302 388883 . We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

*A full driving licence is required.

* This post is subject to an enhanced CRC check.

* A CV and covering letter is required.

We are The Conservation Volunteers.

Our vision is Healthier, Happier Communities for Everyone. We believe that green spaces are an essential part of healthy, happy communities.

Our mission is To Connect People and Green Spaces to Deliver Lasting Outcomes for Both.

The opportunity to connect to nature on your doorstep and contribute to its protection should be available to everyone.

The outcomes of our work:

• Environment: Green spaces are created, protected and improved, for nature and for people.
• Communities: Communities are stronger, working together to improve the places where people live and tackle the issues that matter to them.
• Health & Wellbeing: People improve their physical and mental health & wellbeing, by being outdoors, active and connected with others.
• Learning & Skills: People improve their confidence, skills and prospects, through learning inspired by the outdoors.

Join in, feel good.

further information and to apply, please visit www.tcv.org.uk. Alternatively, email Abi Townsend, Operations Leader [e-mail]

Closing date for completed applications: 9am Thursday 10th July.

Interview date: either Monday 14th or Tuesday 15th July at: Meridian One Community Garden, Enfield.

Return completed application form to [e-mail].