Team Leader

TCV; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization in Derry/Londonderry is looking for a Team Leader to oversee operational projects aimed at enhancing green spaces and engaging diverse communities. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a background in horticulture or land management. This role focuses on tree planting, habitat management, and community growing initiatives, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility in environmental work.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a complex portfolio of projects.
• Understanding of horticulture, land management, or conservation work.
• Experience working with diverse volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead tree planting projects.
• Manage habitats across nature reserves.
• Support health initiatives through community projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Community engagement

Job description

The Team Leader of TCV's Northwest operational team is an exciting new role, based at TCV's purpose-built property at Brooke Park in Derry/Londonderry leading our ambitious operational plans for the wider northwest locality. The work takes place across counties Derry/Londonderry, Tyrone, Fermanagh as well as some cross-border projects. We are seeking an individual with good leadership, co-ordination and communication skills. Experience of leading a complex portfolio of projects is essential. Also experience in horticulture, land management or conservation work. The role demands outstanding people leadership skills with the ability to build strategic partnerships to expand our operations. Experience and understanding of working with volunteers and engaging volunteers from all backgrounds including for example; youth, minority ethnic communities and corporate volunteers, is essential. At TCV, we\'re unwavering in our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. We firmly believe that everyone deserves a connection to nature. Collaborating with your team, you\'ll champion the creation of secure and inviting spaces for individuals who confront obstacles to accessing green environments. This is especially pertinent for those who stand to gain the most. Your efforts will ensure that our initiatives remain pertinent and accessible to the diverse communities we serve. TCV\'s Brooke Park base comprises of an open plan office, a large training room, workshop, walled community garden with growing infrastructure to engage all ages and abilities, polytunnels, storage sheds and vehicle fleet. To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Tree planting projects.
• Habitat management work across a network of nature reserves and country parks.
• TCV is a partner in the Acorn Fam Project and runs the \'I Can Grow\' growing vegetables at home initiative, supporting 400 households per year.
• Projects to help reduce health inequalities through therapeutic horticulture and community growing projects.
• Please see TCV website for further details.

Skills and Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence is required for this post, which has been held for a minimum of one year.
• Please see TCV website for further details