Job Vacancy | Groundwork South
Thames Valley
| Location: | Colne Valley Park Visitor Centre, Denham, Nr. Uxbridge. |
| Contract: | Permanent |
| Salary: | Circa £24,000 per annum pro rata (£11,520 – 18 hours per week, £19,200 – 30 hours per week) |
| Hours: | Flexible working hours (between office hours of 8.00am – 5.00pm) within the range of 18-30 hours per week (to be negotiated to suit the successful candidate) |
We are looking for an enthusiastic part time Project Officer to deliver river monitoring and community engagement across the Colne Catchment.
The Colne Catchment ranges from internationally rare chalk rivers in its rural headwaters to the gravel pits and reservoirs in the Colne Valley Regional Park. The Colne catchment is a truly special place, possessing a rich and diverse range of waters which support amazing wildlife, provide a wide range of opportunities for recreation as well as supplying water to meet public demand.
As Project Officer (Rivers) you will act to monitor and resolve issues facing the catchment and its rivers including water quality monitoring, organising practical conservation activities, engage with local communities to support to enhance their local watercourses. https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/its-working-in-the-colne-valley/
For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the Job Description on our website.
In return we offer you:
- A competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
- Health Cash Plan and 24-hour online access to a GP
- PERKS scheme – such as discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme – including mental health helpline and face to face counselling.
- Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions
- Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities
- Business travel expenses
We are a creative, committed, and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.
Groundwork South
Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.
Apply now!
Download the Job Application pack below:
Project Officer (Rivers)_July2023 v2
Project Summary – RiversTeam Projects. July 2023
To apply, please read the Job Description and send your CV and covering letter (Please provide evidence from your past working life that clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification and therefore make you suitable for this role.) to: recruitment.south@groundwork.org.uk please quote the reference number ‘POF0723’ on your covering letter and email communication.
For further information and to discuss the role please contact Stewart Pomeroy at SPomeroy@Groundwork.org.uk
| Closing date for applications: | 14th August 2023 |
| Interview date: | 22nd August 2023. (Due to the holiday period please note we can be flexible on the interview dates). |
Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
