Youth Engagement Officer - Girlguiding Partnerships

RSPB; Greater Manchester, Manchester, Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading environmental organization seeks a part-time role focused on youth engagement and nature conservation. Responsibilities include delivering workshops, supporting volunteer efforts, and organizing events to enhance children's connection with nature. Suitable candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for environmental issues. The position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends, fully integrating into project teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting and coordinating volunteers effectively.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles essential for outdoor settings.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of training or workshops for young people.
• Recruit, coordinate, and support volunteers for events.
• Oversee budgeting and data tracking for projects.

Skills

Planning and delivering youth-focused engagement

Communication skills

Understanding of natural world and environmental issues

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Reference: JUN20251128
Salary: £25,847.00 - £27,594.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Terms: 12 months FTC, Part-Time, 22.5 hours per week
Location: The role holder will be a homeworker based in Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Manchester, Cumbria, Merseyside, Sefton, Stockport or the Wirral. Travel is required within the North West.

In this role, you’ll create opportunities for Girlguiding members to build their love of nature, deepen their understanding of their role in protecting it and empower girls to become champions and advocates who use their voice to drive change for nature.

Key tasks:

• Support the delivery of engaging training or workshops for young people, both in-person and online, helping them connect with nature and take meaningful action.
• Collaborate with Girlguiding volunteers and RSPB Project Officers to help develop a youth-focused nature and climate action toolkit.
• Plan and deliver a ‘nature discovery event’ for over 100 girls at a partner green space in Cumbria (4-5 Oct), working closely with Girlguiding to provide a smooth and enjoyable experience.
• Recruit, coordinate and support a team of volunteers to help deliver the partnership event.
• Facilitate in-person ‘Running Outdoor Nature Sessions’ for Girlguiding trainers in North West England.
• Oversee day-to-day data collection, reporting, procurement and budget tracking, ensuring resources are managed efficiently.

Essential:

Strong:

• Planning and delivering youth-focused engagement to connect children and young people with nature,
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and health and safety practices essential for working in outdoor and online settings.
• Communication skills, able to build positive, collaborative relationships quickly with a wide range of stakeholders, including young people, volunteers, and partner organisations.
• Understanding of the value of volunteering, with experience in supporting and coordinating volunteers effectively.
• Understanding of the natural world, environmental issues, and practical actions that support nature conservation.

Experience in:

• delivering projects in line with defined aims and objectives, including tracking progress and managing budgets using tools such as Microsoft Excel and Word,
• Working independently, taking initiative, and managing time effectively to meet objectives.

You will be supported by our Project Officers and Education, Families and Youth Manager, England with opportunities to meet virtually with staff and volunteers, so you feel part of a team.

You will need to be available to run events/training at weekends and/or evenings.

If you're passionate about youth engagement and nature, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing: Wednesday 2nd July

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