JOB: Community Engagement Officer, Habitats & Heritage

Richmond Borough Mind; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Habitats and Heritage is offering a part-time role based in Richmond, engaging local communities to protect and improve parks and green spaces.

You’ll work with existing community groups to build skills and capacity, and help new groups establish projects. You’ll bring people together, manage community projects and volunteers, and help groups connect, learn and share ideas.

Job description

Salary: £28,945 per annum pro rata (£17,367 actual) / 21 hours a week

Help local people take an active role in protecting and improving parks and green spaces in this part-time role.

This is a rewarding role with Habitats and Heritage for someone who loves working with people and nature and wants to make a positive difference for communities, nature and local green spaces.

You’ll support existing community and ‘Friends of’ groups to develop their skills, confidence and capacity, while helping new groups and initiatives get established.

You’ll also bring people together, manage community projects and volunteers, and create opportunities for groups to connect, learn and share ideas.

The closing date for applications is Friday 6 November 2026.

Interviews will be held on 20 November 2026.