Engagement Officer (REConnect Project)

Job Title: Engagement Officer (REConnect Project) Reports To: NBS Programme Development Manager Location: Dual working from Middlesbrough office and home + On-site in and around the Esk estuary in North Yorkshire Salary: £25,129 – £28,826 per annum, pro-rata Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week – Funded until September 2029 About us Groundwork aims to be the UK’s leading regeneration charity, working through partnership to create communities in which people are proud to live and work. This programme will deliver Groundwork’s mission of supporting people to improve their prospects and reach their full potential. As an organisation, we are proud of the effective role that our Community Project Managers play in delivering significant social, environmental and health outcomes with communities across the region. About the role The postholder will focus on supporting the delivery of Groundwork’s commitment to the River Esk Connect (REConnect) Project. REConnect aims to utilise the areas wildlife and species rich landscape to deepen people’s connection to nature, improve community awareness of the impact of climate change, and the consequential biodiversity loss, and the importance of river catchment landscapes. It will give people the opportunity to go on a journey where they engage with the landscape and turn awareness into positive action by undertaking tasks to build greater resilience, improve biodiversity, and mitigate the threat that climate change poses. The Engagement Officer will help deliver a local education and engagement program focused on conservation, restoration, and community involvement. This will involve organising practical activities such as nature walks, species survey training, and conservation tasks to encourage people to reconnect with nature and take collective action. The officer will collaborate with various sectors to build relationships and secure opportunities for program growth. Additionally, the officer will assist in handling funding-related documentation, working with the NBS Programme Manager to ensure compliance and proper filing. The role also includes administrative and financial tasks, working closely with funding organisations to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy and quality. Essentials * Experience of working as part of a science/conservation/engagement project * Experience delivering educational outreach sessions and public engagement activities * A good grasp of relevant conservation issues in North Yorkshire and the UK especially in the River/Esk environment. * In possession of a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 27th March 2025 Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Make yourself at home We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. No agencies please