Project Officer

The Conservation Volunteers; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) Hull & Humber seeks a Project Officer to plan and supervise practical conservation projects and lead volunteer teams in urban and rural settings. The role combines office planning with field delivery, including coordinating weekly tasks and liaising with partners and land managers.

You will need experience in the environment sector, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of volunteers, landowners and

Qualifications

• Experience in environment sector or similar.
• Ability to plan practical conservation projects including ordering materials and other logistics.
• Experience supervising groups of volunteers, including vulnerable adults and people with learning difficulties.
• Good communication with landowners, partners, volunteers and, at times, children.
• Digital awareness and ability to use social media for news and recruitment.
• Willingness to learn and complete required training, including equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate practical conservation task programmes.
• Manage, support and supervise teams of volunteers.
• Plan weekly paid practical conservation work with partners and land managers.
• Develop plans and quotes for clients; manage resources and logistics.
• Publicity and fundraising efforts related to projects.

Skills

Volunteer supervision

Project planning

Effective communication

Digital literacy/social media

Flexibility

Machinery operation knowledge

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

TCV Hull & Humber is a vital part of TCV's conservation volunteer movement to create, protect and restore local green spaces, improving biodiversity for the benefit of nature and people.

TCV is a major tree establishment and community engagement delivery partner for the Humber Community Forest, and the post holder will work alongside other staff and volunteers on the delivery of a range of practical conservation projects.

The job involves a great variety of conservation and seasonal tasks such as tree planting in winter, care in summer months, path creation, small construction work, pond and woodland management in urban communities and rural landscapes.

To enable us to develop our impact further we are seeking a highly motivated, organised, adaptable and committed Project Officer to join the team.

The post holder will help plan and prepare contracted work as well as supervise volunteer groups of mixed experience to deliver practical environmental projects in urban and rural locations every week.

The role is primarily weekdays, but with occasional weekend dates to widen volunteering access with time off in lieu.

This role is a combination of office and field based. Key responsibilities of this post include; planning and coordinating practical conservation task programmes; managing, supporting and supervising teams of volunteers; planning weekly paid practical conservation work through liaising with partners and land managers; developing plans and quotes for clients; resource & equipment management and logistics, together with publicity and fundraising.

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience working in the environment sector or similar.
• Be able to plan practical conservation projects including ordering materials & other logistics.
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of a range of practical conservation tasks, including tree planting, habitat management and small‑scale construction projects such as footpaths, fencing and other timber structures.
• Experience in supervising groups of volunteers, which may include vulnerable adults and people with learning difficulties.
• An ability to communicate effectively with people with varying experience and ability, including landowners and partners, current and potential volunteers and on occasion, children.
• Be digitally aware and experienced, including applying skills to social media for news and volunteer recruitment, using TCV systems for meetings, communication, photography and reporting.
• Personal qualities of friendliness, resourcefulness and flexibility.
• Having certification to operate a variety of machinery and powered equipment relevant to the sector such as chainsaws and brushcutters would be advantageous, as we regularly use equipment. Otherwise a willingness to learn and do the training that we may require, is essential.

You will be required to drive a TCV vehicle with up to 8 passenger seats. For insurance this means you must meet the TCV driving requirements, for which a standard full UK Driving licence held for at least a year is required. Experience of driving with a trailer would also be an advantage.

A full, clean or near clean UK driving licence is required for this post, which has been held for a minimum of one year.

To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

Safeguarding

TCV is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of children and adults at risk.
All employees are expected to follow TCV's Safeguarding Policy, complete mandatory safeguarding training, and promptly report any concerns.
Safeguarding is a core part of working safely and responsibly at TCV.

A bit more about us

We are The Conservation Volunteers.

Our vision is Better Nature For All.

Our mission is to connect people together to protect and restore nature, delivering lasting benefits for both

Since 1959, The Conservation Volunteers has been a charity creating opportunities for people to create, improve and care for nature in the green spaces around them across the UK.
Our variety of projects cover a bit of everything involving nature. Volunteers muddy their boots in parks, community gardens, woodland, sites of special scientific interest, nature reserves, schools and hospital grounds, helping create a glorious network of protected green space across the UK.
This work connects people with nature, and that connection delivers powerful results.

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Reasonable Adjustments

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 email or by telephone on 01302 388883. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

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• a satisfactory police record check to include a basic disclosure check
• receipt of satisfactory references
• proof of eligibility to work in the national location for this role

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