Project Engagement Lead Salary: £32,022 - £34,377 Pro Rata Location: Lough Erne, Northern Ireland Job Type: Part-time (18.75 hours per week), Fixed-term (2.5 years) We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Project Engagement Lead to join our collaborative research project, "Just transformation of food-farming systems: reconciling net zero and other land-use ambitions" (JUSTLANZ). This role is crucial in engaging and mobilising farmers and rural communities towards a just transformation of UK food-farming systems that benefit nature and promote sustainable management. Day to Day of the role: Lead the JUSTLANZ engagement and mobilisation work with farmers in the Lough Erne landscape. Develop and nurture relationships of trust with the food-farming community, spending substantial time in the field. Organise and facilitate participatory workshops and focus groups to explore issues, future visions, and develop interventions and solutions. Collaborate with natural and social science researchers to support the co-designed research programme. Investigate the impacts of different landscape scenarios on greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity, and food production. Support farming community mobilisation and agency to develop just transformative pathways, including innovative practice and policy intervention solutions. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience in community engagement or mobilisation, particularly in rural or farming communities. Proficiency in participatory, inclusive facilitation methods and processes. Excellent time management and planning skills, with the ability to manage tight deadlines and competing demands. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse groups. Experience in influencing and negotiating with various sectors to deliver environmental benefits. Ability to work well individually, as part of a team, and in partnership with external organisations. Access to remote locations not accessible by public transport. Desirable Skills & Qualifications: Degree level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent work experience. Experience working with academic researchers in participatory and transdisciplinary research. Ability to translate research findings into policy briefings. Familiarity with UK, NI, Welsh land management, farming contexts, and environmental policies. Benefits: Pension Scheme Life Assurance Scheme 26 days' Annual Leave (pro rata) Skills: Farming Environment Project Engagement