The Conservation Volunteers

Senior Project Officer - Community Flooding Resilience Project

Based in Stirling and Clackmannanshire

35 hours per week

Salary: 22,880 per annum

Every day TCV works across the UK to create healthier and happier communities for everyone - communities where our activities have a lasting impact on people’s health, prospects and outdoor places.

About the role:

TCV work in partnership with EPIC (Enabling Projects in Clackmannanshire), supporting people and communities to improve access and biodiversity in their local greenspaces as well as supporting community groups across Clackmannanshire.

This role will involve leading and coordinating volunteer activity across Clackmannanshire, delivering high quality volunteer opportunities and strong environmental outputs.

This will involve:

• Improving the path network to improve access including installation and maintenance of steps, boardwalks and bridges.
• Supporting Biodiversity Action Plans and Pollinator Strategy through creation and management of habitat.
• Providing opportunities to access and learn about natural and cultural heritage.
• Support and enable community groups to achieve their aims.

Other elements of the role will include

• Overseethe induction and support of Volunteers and Volunteer Officers.
• Supervise and run local projects, engaging with the local community.
• Carry out site surveys and risk assessments.
• Maintain and service TCV resources, including premises, IT equipment, Vehicles, tools and project materials and PPE.
• Monitor the success of the project by keeping records, analysing statistics, producing written reports on progress.
• Facilitate accredited and informal training opportunities for Volunteers, Volunteer Officers and Trainees
• Using online and offline materials to promote TCV’s work to new partners and individuals through social media and the EPIC website.

   
A full driving licence is required.

Working hours may vary but will be based on Tuesday to Saturday working.

We recognise that each community and the people living there have different needs. Whether improving wellbeing, conserving a well-loved outdoor space or bringing people together to promote social cohesion and combat loneliness, TCV works together with communities to deliver practical solutions to the real life challenges they face.

For over 60 years we have adapted our work with volunteers to reflect the changing needs of communities in the UK and, by giving people a sense of purpose and belonging, we have empowered them to take control of their lives and outdoor spaces for the benefit of all.

Whilst our activities vary, our inclusive approach has remained consistent; bringing people and places together to create happy, healthy and connected communities for everyone.

Join in, Feel good.

For further information and to apply, please visit www.tcv.org.uk. Alternatively, email josh.thornhill@tcv.org.uk or call 07739 447940.

Closing date for completed applications: 11th June 2023 at Midnight

Interview date: Provisional Date Thursday 15th June.

Return completed application form to Josh Thornhill – josh.thornhill@tcv.org.uk

Closing Date: 11/06/2023  Location: Stirling and Clackmannanshire