Location: Edinburgh, Alloa or Grangemouth
The Conservation Volunteers connects people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.
About the role
The John Muir Way is one of Scotland's most iconic long-distance walking routes, spanning 134 miles from Helensburgh on the west coast to Dunbar on the east. The John Muir Way Green Skills program, a three-year initiative funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, will focus on improving biodiversity along this route, creating opportunities for trainees to learn new skills, build confidence, and contribute to Scotland's natural and cultural heritage.
We are looking for a passionate People and Admin Support to play a crucial role in supporting the John Muir Way project. In this position, you will work closely with the Operations Leader, Greenskills Officers, and the Central Services People Team to ensure trainees have a positive and enriching experience while contributing to the project's success.
As the People and Admin Support, you will work alongside the Greenskills Officers communicating our people-focused initiatives, ensuring that trainees are informed and supported throughout their journey on the John Muir Way project. Collaboration with colleagues will be key as you coordinate training schedules, collate attendance records, training logs, and evidence for funders and partners.
Managing the onboarding process for new trainees will be a critical responsibility, ensuring they transition smoothly into their roles and fully understand TCV's values, policies, and procedures. In addition, you will support recruitment by posting job ads, arranging interviews, and conducting reference checks.
Working closely with the People Services Team throughout the employee lifecycle, you will oversee the accurate maintenance of trainee records, feedback, and any arising issues, ensuring alignment with project and organisational policies. You will facilitate regular communication between trainees, Training Officers, and the wider project team to keep everyone informed and aligned.
What We're Looking For
We seek someone passionate about working with people and supporting their development. Strong organisational abilities, excellent communication skills, and a genuine interest in others' well-being are essential. Experience in a people-focused role, such as HR, training, or community engagement, is highly desirable. A passion for Scotland's natural heritage and outdoor environments, especially the John Muir Way, would be a bonus.
Join us on the John Muir Way project and help inspire the next generation of environmental champions!
If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please contact the People Services Team via recruitment@tcv.org.uk or by telephone on 01302 388883. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
Please complete the TCV application form and return it to the People Services Team via recruitment@tcv.org.uk.
A bit more about us
We are The Conservation Volunteers.
Our vision is Healthier, Happier Communities for Everyone. We believe that green spaces are an essential part of healthy, happy communities.
Our mission is To Connect People and Green Spaces to Deliver Lasting Outcomes for Both.
The opportunity to connect to nature on your doorstep and contribute to its protection should be available to everyone.
The outcomes of our work:
Environment: Green spaces are created, protected and improved, for nature and for people.
Communities: Communities are stronger, working together to improve the places where people live and tackle the issues that matter to them.
Health & Wellbeing: People improve their physical and mental health & wellbeing, by being outdoors, active and connected with others.
Learning & Skills: People improve their confidence, skills and prospects, through learning inspired by the outdoors.
Completed applications forms must be returned to People Services by email by 15/09/2024.
Closing date for completed applications is Midnight on 15/09/2024.
Please note
Interviews will be held on 24 and 26 September via Microsoft Teams.
Occasionally, we receive a large number of responses to our advertisements. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date (15/09/2024), please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
We want the experience of working for TCV to be a positive one, and to have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of our employees. We will strive to create an environment where our people are physically and emotionally supported to enable them to give their best and be well people.
Always happy to talk about flexible working
We support employees to work flexibly in different ways in both formal and informal flexible working arrangements. We don't promise we can offer you what you want, but we are always happy to talk about flexible working. In the interview process, we'll discuss this more with you.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all employees are required to act in such a way that always safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. Familiarisation with, and adherence to, the organisational Safeguarding policies and procedures is an essential requirement of all employees, as is participation in related mandatory training.
Right to Work in the UK checks
Regardless of your nationality, you will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK during our recruitment process. Should you be successful in proceeding to the interview stage, you will be required to bring your documents with you for checking and copying.
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