Sessional Project Officer x2

The Conservation Volunteers; Wolsingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An environmental charity is seeking two Sessional Project Officers to help deliver practical conservation projects in North East England. The ideal candidates will have experience in the environment sector, effective communication skills, and the ability to drive a TCV vehicle. This part-time role is based on-site and offers a flexible working arrangement to engage with local communities.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience working in the environment sector or similar.
• Understanding of practical conservation tasks.
• Competency certification for operating machinery is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient delivery of practical works alongside staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Resourcefulness

Job description

Sessional Project Officer x2

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 21 November 2025
• Salary: £91.88 per day
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 05 December 2025
• Location: County Durham, North East England
• Remote working: On‑site only
• Company: The Conservation Volunteers
• Job type: Contract
• Job reference: urn416

Summary

TCV North East is the latest development of TCV's Practical Conservation model. The team deliver practical environmental improvement and conservation work 3‑4 days each week, engaging local communities and other volunteer groups across a range of locations in the North East of England.

We are seeking a highly organised, adaptable, motivated and committed person to join the team for this important post. This post holder will work alongside other staff on the delivery of a variety of practical conservation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside other staff members to ensure efficient and professional delivery of practical works.

Requirements

• Several years of experience working in the environment sector or similar.
• Understanding of a range of practical conservation tasks, including tree planting.
• Effective communication with people of varying abilities and with children.
• Resourcefulness and flexibility.
• Competency certification to operate machinery and powered equipment relevant to the sector is advantageous but not mandatory.

Driving & Working Conditions

• Must be able to drive a TCV vehicle with up to 5 passenger seats and meet the TCV driving requirements. A standard full UK Driving Licence held for at least a year is required.
• A full, clean or near‑clean UK Driving Licence is required.

Other

• The role is field‑based and will require occasional services on a casual, fixed‑term basis. We cannot predict the exact number of days per week or month.
• Holiday entitlement for any work undertaken will be calculated quarterly and paid to you.
• Applicants must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.