Project Officer Outdoor learning

Newground Together; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative charity as a Project Officer (Outdoor Learning) and play a vital role in empowering local communities. This position focuses on delivering impactful youth projects that promote outdoor learning and sustainability. Collaborate with a dedicated team to engage underrepresented groups, ensuring projects meet their objectives while fostering a safe and inclusive environment. Enjoy a flexible working culture, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowance and health benefits. Make a difference in the community with your passion for outdoor education!

Benefits

27 days holiday

Annual pay scale increase

Flexible working environment

Health and wellbeing benefits

Attractive pension scheme

Professional development training

Qualifications

• Experience working with families and children in community projects.
• Knowledge of current environmental issues and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Develop engagement with diverse community participants.
• Ensure project compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Outdoor Learning

Working with Families

Engagement with NEETs

Knowledge of Sustainability

Job description

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We're looking for a passionate and proactive Project Officer (Outdoor Learning) to join our Sustainable Communities team in. Based at The Hub in Blackburn, this role supports the development and delivery of impactful youth and community projects, with a strong focus on outdoor learning and environmental engagement. You'll work closely with the Senior Project Officer and Programme Coordinator to ensure projects run smoothly, achieve key objectives, and stay within budget. A core part of the role involves engaging underrepresented groups—including young people Not in Education, Training, or Employment (NEET) while raising awareness of sustainability and promoting the use of local green spaces.

Newground Togetheris an independent charity supporting people in their local community. It is part of the Together Housing Group. It's aim is to empower people to create sustainable communities that are connected, resilient, healthy and prosperous. As a non-profit organisation, any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of the residents and local communities where we work. As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer

We're looking for a passionate and proactive Project Officer (Outdoor Learning) to join our Sustainable Communities team in. Based at The Hub in Blackburn, this role supports the development and delivery of impactful youth and community projects, with a strong focus on outdoor learning and environmental engagement. You'll work closely with the Senior Project Officer and Programme Coordinator to ensure projects run smoothly, achieve key objectives, and stay within budget. A core part of the role involves engaging underrepresented groups—including young people Not in Education, Training, or Employment (NEET) while raising awareness of sustainability and promoting the use of local green spaces.

Newground Togetheris an independent charity supporting people in their local community. It is part of the Together Housing Group. It's aim is to empower people to create sustainable communities that are connected, resilient, healthy and prosperous. As a non-profit organisation, any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of the residents and local communities where we work. As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer

Requirements

Outline of key responsibilities for the Project Officer (Outdoor Learning)...

• To continually develop interest and engagement with a diverse range of participants representative of the local community and the surrounding areas
• Ensuring performance objectives are met high performance against the delivery of high performing projects across the Youth and Community team
• Contribute towards the Youth and Community team and associated projects in all aspects of responsible management of company finances.
• Ensure that Youth and Community sites are safe and appropriate for Newground staff, volunteers, and participants.
• With the support of the Senior Project Officer, ensure the completion and recording of all necessary health and safety, environmental and legal compliance actions.
• With the support of the Senior Project officer, ensure that Risk Assessments for all activities and initiatives are in place prior to them taking place, and are recorded correctly.
• Ensuring any faults or issues are reported to the Programmes Coordinator and other health and safety representatives.
• Under the guidance of the Senior Project Officer, ensure that all activities relating to projects operate in line with Newground Togethers policies and procedures and are legally compliant

We are looking for someone who has...

• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
• Knowledge of outdoor learning
• Experience of working with families and / or children and young people
• Experience of working with NEETs, and / or those from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Knowledge of sustainability and current environmental issues

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Project Officer (Outdoor Learning) role...

• Starting salary of £30,989
• Annual pay scale increase
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies

• You will be working 37 hours per week
• Office based role

• Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs
• A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability.
• To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on theEmployee Benefits Link

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!

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Seniority level

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  Associate

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• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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