Senior Community Engagement Officer GreenWave

• Senior Community Engagement Officer – Blackpool Green Wave

Closing Date:
January 12, 2026

Contract Type:
Paid

Region:
Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside

Salary: £30,640 – £33,815

Full Time: 36.25 hours per week

Pattern of Work:
Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (includes 45 min unpaid lunch break). Flexible start and finish times to be agreed with line manager

Base: @The Grange, Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7RW

Work Locations:
Travel across Blackpool and occasional travel beyond as part of the Nature Towns and Cities network

Fixed Term

Contract:

Until June 2028 with potential extension, subject to available funding

Are you driven by the power of people and passionate about transforming communities through nature? Join the Blackpool Green Wave Partnership and play a pivotal role in shaping a healthier, greener and more resilient town. As our Senior Community Engagement Officer, you’ll be at the heart of a 10-year vision to reconnect Blackpool’s parks, coast, streets and green spaces—building a thriving natural network that benefits both wildlife and local residents.

In this exciting leadership role, you’ll design and launch a strategic volunteering programme that brings together residents, businesses, schools, charities and partner organisations. You’ll inspire action, forge meaningful partnerships, and empower people from all backgrounds to take ownership of their green spaces. With the support of a skilled conservation and ecology team—and working closely with Blackpool Council—you’ll be instrumental in driving community-led change that tackles health inequalities, restores biodiversity and strengthens climate resilience.

If you’re a dynamic, creative and collaborative leader who thrives on bringing people together and making a lasting impact, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of Blackpool’s natural environment—and the lives of the communities who depend on it. You can find the full role description and person specification within the Recruitment Pack below.

This role requires a clear DBS check.

Join our passionate team, and together, let’s make a difference.

Please download and complete the above Application Form in full and email it to r or send by post to Groundwork, 74-80 Hallgate, Wigan, WN1 1HP
by the closing date.

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