Senior Project Officer - Lead Eco Projects & Volunteers

Northern Ireland Environment Link; Coleraine; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Conservation Volunteers in Coleraine is seeking a Senior Project Officer to lead practical environmental projects and manage volunteers across diverse sites, including tree planting, pond construction and woodland work.

You will recruit and liaise with schools, community groups and landowners, plan costs and timescales with site owners, help generate income through projects, and document progress for funders. A full UK driving licence and residency in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Experience of practical environmental work, horticulture or landscaping.
• Experience leading volunteers and working with community groups.
• Driving licence valid in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead volunteers on practical environmental projects (tree planting, pond work, etc.).
• Assist habitat management across reserves funded by NIEA.
• Promote TCV and recruit volunteers for projects.
• Liaise with schools, groups and landowners; plan costs and timescales.
• Generate income through project work.
• Document progress with photos and funders reports.

Skills

Volunteer leadership

Environmental work

Stakeholder liaison

Education

NVQ/HND/BTEC in horticulture/environment

Tools

Chainsaw certificate

Brushcutter certificate

Lawnmower certificate

Job description

The Conservation Volunteers in Coleraine is seeking a Senior Project Officer to lead practical environmental projects and manage volunteers across diverse sites, including tree planting, pond construction and woodland work.

You will recruit and liaise with schools, community groups and landowners, plan costs and timescales with site owners, help generate income through projects, and document progress for funders. A full UK driving licence and residency in the UK are required.