Senior Project Officer

We are looking for a Project Officer to organise and deliver high quality, practical environmental conservation projects.

You will be working for a conservation charity collaborating with community volunteers to deliver practical solutions to the real-life challenges they face, their activities have a lasting impact on people’s health, prospects, and outdoor spaces.

Position: Senior Project Officer - Green Health Activities

Location: Homebased -with access to the office in North Hampshire and travel across Hampshire and occasionally Berkshire.

Salary: £22,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Benefits: 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays, pension scheme, tax free childcare, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme, development leave, flexible working, life assurance, Bupa Health cash plan.

Closing Date: 15th July 2022

Interviews: 18th July 2022

About the Role:

The Senior Project Officer will work closely with the local community and will be responsible for:

• The recruitment and management of Volunteers
• The management of resources, and management of budgets
• Supervise and run local projects
• Conduct risk assessment in relation to people and working environments
• Organising and delivering high quality, practical environmental conservation projects for volunteers
• Developing and maintaining partner relationships
• Maintaining records of activities and report to partners as required
• Assist in generating income, by planning and researching new opportunities locally

About You:

You will have the following qualifications and experience.

• Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

• Leading and managing groups

• Planning and implementing practical projects and events

• Recruiting and managing volunteers

• Working in Partnership with other organisations, and community groups

• Knowledge of implementing health initiatives to improve wellbeing

Post holder will be required to work closely with NHS partners and create strong social prescribing links with local health services.

If you feel you can bring the skills and passion to this exciting role, then apply today!

As a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from black and minority ethnic (BME) groups and disabled candidates

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Project Officer, Volunteer Coordinator, Senior Volunteer Officer, Volunteer Manager, Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Environmental Project Manager, Project Support Officer, Conservation Project officer, Etc.