Join a team that is changing places and changing lives. Groundwork is the community charity with a green heart. We believe that big global issues – the economy, the environment – have a big local impact. Groundwork operates throughout the UK helping communities find practical solutions to the challenges they face. Project Officer (Luton and Bedfordshire)Salary: £26,508 to £28,327 depending on experienceLocation: Luton and Bedfordshire area with some remote working availableHours: Full time – 37 hours per week (part time hours can be considered 22.5 – 30 hours per week) Groundwork has a range of exciting opportunities and we are seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for engaging communities, supporting people to learn and improving the environment to help drive our programmes forward. We are recruiting for a project officer role in Luton and Bedfordshire to join our Communities team. The successful candidate will help us deliver an exciting and wide range of community, education and youth projects across the county. The role will be delivering a variety of projects in group settings including gardening, outdoor play, river/wetlands, community engagement, climate awareness behaviour change projects and delivery of school and youth-based programmes. These projects will support participants to improve their health, well-being, knowledge and skills. You will require strong communication and organising skills and will be leading practical tasks. You will be working with different community groups particularly vulnerable adults and young people as well as co-ordinating with local partner organisations. There is ample scope for innovation and we’ll make sure you’re given all the support and guidance you need to really take your career forward. Groundwork East is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community. Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For an informal chat about the role, please contact Diana Hedley on 07736 132295 or email diana.hedleygroundwork.org.uk Closing date: Wednesday 30 April 2025 at midday Interviews: W/c Monday 5 May 2025