Community Engagement Officer - Cheddar, United Kingdom - Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts

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Closing date:
Tuesday 21 February 2023- Salary: £26,140 pro rata (FTE 0.6 £15,684)

  • Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Part time
  • Location: Callow Rock, Shipham Gorge, Cheddar
  • With opportunities for hybrid working
  • Do you have a passion for nature and climate action? This is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate your enthusiasm and make a difference in the changing landscape of the Somerset Levels and Moors.
  • Your work will help a broad range of audiences understand and engage with the environmental enhancements
- offered by the project.
Across the UK, new Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMs) are being rolled out between now and 2024.

These schemes are key in delivering the UK Government's 25-Year Environment Plan, halting nature's decline by 2030 and reaching Net Zero by 2050.

By far the most ambitious of these is Landscape Recovery.

The team at Somerset Wildlife Trust are delighted that the 'Adapting the Levels Landscape Recovery' project bid was successful and we are now building the team to deliver this aspirational project.


Working closely with the project team, you will lead on landowner engagement activities, project communications and the development of Engagement and Access Plans in preparation for the implementation stage.

A full job description is attached in the link at the end of this page.

This is a 2 year fixed term role based at our Callow offices with opportunities for hybrid working.


Benefits:


  • 7% employer pension contribution
  • 25 days leave plus Bank Holidays & 3 additional discretionary days (pro rata)
  • Flexible working including Time Off in Lieu & home working options
  • Dedicated 24hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
  • Part of a national team of Wildlife Trusts Staff
  • Discounts in high street retailers
  • Joining a supportive team with Mental Health awareness and champions
  • Working across some of the most beautiful locations in the county

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