Estates and Community Assistant

Term:
Permanent, Full Time 36 hours p/w

Location:

Birchwood Office, Warrington/Hybrid Working

Salary: £26,000

The Land Trust is seeking an Estates and Community Assistant to assist the Estates and Community Officer, with the day-to-day management of the Warrington Portfolio and to take the lead in the delivery of activities to maximise our charitable objectives on Land Trust sites. This will involve working with the local communities who live and work around Land Trust sites, Land Trust staff, the landscape contractor and external organisations.

The post holder will be line managed by the Estates and Community Officer but will also work closely with the Estates Manager Northwest and West Midlands.

• Experience of delivering community engagement, volunteer and/or training activities.
• Confidence working with a range of people and groups and the ability to build and manage working relationships across all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• IT literate with proven skills in using MS Office packages.
• Knowledge of and interest in the environment and/or open spaces for public benefit.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations.

• Based at the Land Trust office, Birchwood, with regular site attendance and hybrid working.
• The post holder is required to act flexibly and undertake other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the post as discussed with the Estate and Community Officer.
• Working outside.
• Some evenings, weekends and bank holidays working.
• Visits to other Land Trust sites and offices.
• The post holder will be required to travel by car and public transport as necessary to fulfil their role effectively. Note some sites are remote and not accessible by public transport.
• The post holder will have a current valid driving licence.
• Business travel costs will be reimbursed.
  
  The role will require a DBS check.

Must have the right to work in the UK. A DBS check will be required for this role

Closing date:
Sunday 13th September 11:59pm

First interviews by MS Teams:
Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd October

Second interview will be in person on:
Friday 9th October