Project Officer

Recruit 3; Wales; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charitable organization in Wales is seeking a Project Officer to lead the Restore the Thaw project. This role involves facilitating volunteering and wellbeing sessions for people with learning disabilities, promoting environmental education, and managing project tasks. The ideal candidate will have a passion for nature and experience in supporting individuals with disabilities. This is a fixed-term position until July 2026 with a commitment of 39 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with learning disabilities.
• Ability to manage tasks and work independently.
• Experience in public-facing roles or education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Restore the Thaw project as Project Officer.
• Facilitate volunteering opportunities and wellbeing sessions.
• Deliver training suited for individuals with learning disabilities.

Skills

Commitment to providing opportunities for people with disabilities

Interest in nature

Task management and deadline adherence

Digital technology engagement

Public engagement and communication

Confidence in leading sessions

Job description

Advice, Charity, Community, Disability, Social Welfare

PROJECT: Restore the Thaw, Skills & Wellbeing department

POSITION AVAILABLE: 39 hours per week.

This role is fixed term until 31st July 2026 and funded by Dwr Cymru.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Project Manager

LOCATION: Project activities will take place within the Thaw river catchment area in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Overview:

Innovate Trust are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic person to lead the Restore the Thaw project as a Project Officer. The project is run in partnership with the Vale of Glamorgan Countryside Team and their Restore the Thaw Landscape project.

The project supports people with learning disabilities and other additional learning needs to improve the biodiversity along the River Thaw through hands-on conservation work and wildlife monitoring initiatives. The project additionally seeks to educate individuals about the value of the natural world and our part in protecting it.

The Project Officer will facilitate supported volunteering opportunities, wellbeing in nature sessions and accredited and non-accredited training which has been adapted to suit the needs of people with learning disabilities.

The project will sit within the Skills & Wellbeing department at Innovate Trust which incorporates a range of innovative projects. You will be the sole Project Officer on this project, but will work closely with your colleagues to share learning and ensure a high standard of support is delivered to individuals across the department.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be committed to providing meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Enjoy being outdoors and have an interest in nature.
• Be able to manage their own tasks and work to set deadlines.
• Be willing to embrace digital technology to achieve the aims and objectives of the department.
• Enjoy public facing duties such as engaging with individuals, their support networks and project partners.
• Be confident in taking the lead in outdoor and classroom based sessions.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for these roles.

If you meet some but not all of the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

Interviews scheduled for: w/c 8th September

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