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 (Peterborough and Cambridgeshire) Maternity Cover (1 year contract) with a possibility to extend further. Hours: The role is ideally part time (30 hrs a week) with some flexibility. Full time hours can be considered. 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 Peterborough and Cambridgeshire (maternity cover) to deliver and project manage an exciting and wide range of community and education projects across the county. You will be working on a variety of projects delivered in groups setting around gardening, outdoor play, outdoor education, community engagement and climate awareness behaviour change projects. These projects will support participants to improve participants’ 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 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 Sam Harbour on 07809 201446 or email sam.harbourgroundwork.org.uk Closing date: Monday 9 December 2024 Interviews: Expected to take place on 11 December 2024