Senior Project Officer – Biodiversity Action Team
Based in Stirling and Clackmannanshire
35 hours per week
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Every day TCV works across the UK to create healthier and happier communities for everyone - communities where our activities have a lasting impact on people’s health, prospects and outdoor places.
About the role:
Do you have a love for nature? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of volunteers and local people? Do you want wildlife to thrive across the Forth Valley region? Then this could be the role for you.
TCV is seeking Senior Project Officers to lead Biodiversity Action Teams across Forth Valley, based at our office in Alloa. These roles will lead and coordinate volunteer activities to support Local Biodiversity Action Plans and Pollinator Strategies, delivering high quality volunteer opportunities and strong environmental outputs.
Key elements of the role include:
* Leading Biodiversity and Access Projects including wildflower meadow creation, tree planting, woodland management, the removal of INNS, path management and the installation of access infrastructure.
* Recruiting, inducting and developing a team of Volunteers and Volunteer Officers.
* Undertaking site surveys and carrying out risk assessments.
* Building relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
* Managing TCV’s local resources including the office, tools and vehicles.
* Assisting with managing the project budget.
* Use online and offline materials to promote TCV’s work to new partners and individuals.
* Monitor the success of the project by keeping records, analysing statistics and producing written reports on progress.
This role is offered at 35 hours per week, for a 6-month fixed term contract. Core hours are Monday to Friday 9 to 5 with some flexibility required for weekend and evening sessions.
A full driving licence is required.
Desirable: Valid First Aid at Work Certificate
This post is subject to an enhanced PVG check.
For further information and to apply, please visit www.tcv.org.uk. Alternatively, email josh.thornhill@tcv.org.uk.
Closing date for completed applications: 12 noon 16/09/2024
Interview date: 19th September 2024 at Harvey House, Alloa.
Return completed application form to Josh Thornhill – josh.thornhill@tcv.org.uk
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