At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead volunteers in Green Gym sessions and deliver engaging workshops for the community.
- Company: Join The Conservation Volunteers, a passionate organisation dedicated to environmental projects.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop skills, and contribute to meaningful community initiatives.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for personal growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while working outdoors and connecting with like-minded individuals.
- Qualifications: Experience in horticulture or environmental work; passion for community engagement is key.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
- The Conservation Volunteers – Senior Project Officer
- Details
- Organisation: The Conservation Volunteers
- The main activities the Senior Project Officer will undertake are as follows:
- Leading volunteers undertaking Green Gym and therapeutic horticulture sessions.
- Planning and delivering workshops and training events for community groups and others in the Derry area.
- Maintaining TCV’s garden through delivery of Green Gym and training events.
- Promoting TCV and recruiting volunteers to become involved in TCV’s projects.
- Compiling and managing a budget, ensuring cost effectiveness of all projects and generating income through project work.
- Collect and maintain records and photographs from all projects to document work and complete funders progress reports.
- Maintaining good standards of health & safety and carry out risk assessment in relation to working environments and people.
- Maintain and service TCV resources, including premises, IT equipment, vehicles, tools, project materials and PPE
Experience
The Senior Project Officer’s main role is running Green Gym and therapeutic horticulture sessions and providing horticulture-focused workshops and training sessions for community groups.
Applicants should have experience of practical horticulture or environmental work.
Experience and understanding of working with volunteers, community involvement and the charity/NGO sector is also important.
There is no specific qualification required, but a qualification in horticulture or environment such as NVQ, HND or BTEC is helpful as are certificates of competence in using equipment such as brushcutter or lawnmower.
The post is part funded by Public Health Agency.
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Locations
The Conservation Volunteers – Senior Project Officer The main activities the Senior... in Derry, Londonderry employer: Northern Ireland Environment Link
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Contact Details:
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