Project Officer for East Cleveland Catchment

Tees Valley Wildlife Trust; Danby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tees Valley Wildlife Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Project Officer to support a Natural Flood Management feasibility project across the Kilton Beck Catchment. You will engage farmers, landowners and communities to deliver nature-based solutions that reduce flood risk and improve habitats.

You will lead stakeholder engagement during the East Cleveland Flood Alleviation Project, co-creating a long-term delivery programme, identifying opportunities for piloting approaches, upskilling groups and

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Officer to support the delivery of an exciting Natural Flood Management feasibility project across the Kilton Beck Catchment.

Working with farmers, landowners, communities and partner organisations, you will help deliver engagement activities, build relationships and identify opportunities for nature-based solutions that reduce flood risk, improve habitats and benefit local communities.

Role Purpose

To lead on the stakeholder engagement during the development phase of the East Cleveland Flood Alleviation Project with a focus on using the landscape of the Kilton Beck Catchment to co-create a longterm delivery programme to reduce flooding in Skinningrove and Loftus using nature-based solutions and secure funding for delivery.

Identify key audiences and work with them through engagement events, meetings and activities to identify actions, and appetite for future participation in delivering innovations. Identify opportunities for piloting approaches, upskilling people and groups, improving access to nature and blue spaces, transforming people's health and wellbeing, deepen people's connection to nature and improve community awareness of the impact of climate change.

Working for Tees Valley Wildlife Trust means being part of a passionate, supportive and purpose-driven team dedicated to restoring nature and engaging community at scale. You 'll be working in some of the region's most important habitats, with the opportunity to shape real connections to nature outcomes and see the difference your work makes in our communities. We work in a collaborative and flexible environment, where expertise is valued, new ideas are welcomed, and staff are encouraged to grow and develop., Tees Valley Wildlife Trust is part of the influential UK-wide partnership of 47 Wildlife Trusts. The Trust has worked for more than 40 years to protect wildlife and wild places, and educate, influence and empower people. We manage 15 Nature Reserves and help others to manage their countryside sites. Our work is helping to secure the future of many important habitats and species, which might otherwise be lost.

Tees Valley Wildlife Trust is part of the influential UK-wide partnership of 47 Wildlife Trusts. The Trust has worked for more than 40 years to protect wildlife and wild places and educate, etc...