Senior Project Officers Conservation & Community Projects

Senior Project Officers Conservation & Community Projects (2 Posts)

Location:

Two posts available: 1 x Coleraine 1 x Co Armagh / South Down:
Home-based, with travel for practical project delivery, centred on Portadown. Salary: £25,477 per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full-time, 35 hours per week Both roles offer the chance to bring people together to improve local green spaces. In Coleraine, this includes caring for habitats through work funded by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA). The Co Armagh / South Down role combines community projects supported by the Public Health Agency and NIEA with paid conservation services for landowners and communities, alongside the PEACEPLUS-funded Bloom and Branch project in the Newry, Mourne and Down Council area.

About the Organisation Charity Jobs NI is delighted to be supporting The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) in the recruitment of two Senior Project Officers to help protect local environments and connect communities with nature. Since 1959, TCV has brought people together to create, improve and care for green spaces across the UK. Its work supports nature, strengthens communities and improves health and wellbeing through practical volunteering and conservation activities.

The Role s These opportunities will suit people with practical experience in conservation, horticulture, landscaping or environmental work who enjoy supporting others and seeing the results of their work outdoors. Both posts involve planning and delivering practical projects, leading volunteers and building relationships with local communities and partner organisations. The successful candidates will combine practical skills with the ability to organise activities, manage resources and provide a safe, welcoming volunteering experience.

One role is based in Coleraine and the other covers Co Armagh / South Down, each with its own mix of local projects:
Coleraine This post focuses on leading volunteers in practical conservation activities, including tree planting, pond construction, woodland management, invasive species control and path construction. It also involves habitat management across nature reserves and country parks, developing projects with schools, community groups and landowners, and generating income through project delivery. Co Armagh / South Down This post focuses on community conservation, horticulture and activities that improve health and wellbeing through nature.

Work includes Green Gym sessions, practical habitat management and the Bloom and Branch project, with delivery across the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon, Mid-Ulster, and Newry, Mourne and Down council areas. The post is home-based, with travel for practical project delivery, centred on Portadown. These opportunities may appeal to candidates with experience as a Conservation Officer, Environmental Project Officer, Horticulture Project Officer, Community Project Officer, Countryside Ranger or Volunteer Co-ordinator.

Key Responsibilities Across both posts, responsibilities include:
Plan and deliver practical conservation and community projects to agreed standards, timescales and budgets. Lead volunteers, providing guidance, support and practical training. Build relationships with community groups, landowners, partners and funders. Promote TCVs work, recruit volunteers and identify opportunities for new projects and income. Manage project resources and oversee the safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment. Complete risk assessments and uphold health and safety and safeguarding requirements.

Maintain accurate project and volunteer records, monitor outcomes and prepare reports. About You TCV is looking for practical, organised people who can motivate volunteers and help communities…