Set on a 2,000-acre estate in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), Wales, the Penpont Project is the largest intergenerational nature restoration project of its kind anywhere in the world. Initiated by Action for Conservation, the Penpont Estate, Tirmawr Farm, and a Youth Leadership Group of 12-18 year olds from diverse backgrounds, the project aims to restore nature and culture in this special place and demonstrate how youth leadership and ambition can advance nature’s recovery at a time of acute ecological crisis.
We are looking for a Learning & Engagement Coordinator to join our flagship Penpont Project from September.
Starting salary: £16,872.76 - £17,590.75 (equivalent to £28,121.27 - £29,317.92 FTE) depending on experience
Contract: Part-time, fixed-term for 12 months, with possibility to extend duration and/or increase working hours when additional funding is secured.
Working hours: 21 hrs/3 days per week. This role requires evening and weekend work, including residential/overnight stays (6-10 times per year). Time off in lieu (TOIL) can be taken for overtime work.
Location: Penpont, Brecon (Wales), withregular travel within the local region as well as some national travel for team events.
As Learning & Engagement Coordinator, you will support the successful delivery and ongoing development of our learning and engagement work as part of the Penpont Project, playing an active role in empowering young people and intergenerational communities to connect with, feel inspired by and take action for nature. You will proactively engage the Penpont Project’s Youth Leadership Group, school and youth groups, local community members and other stakeholders, and will help to design, organise and run a wide variety of events and activities for them to take part in. These will include both day and residentialvisits as well as online sessions.
To succeed in this role, you will be a highly organised, creative, flexible and self-motivated project coordinator who thrives in a varied work environment. You will also be a skilled facilitator who can engage and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, especially young people.
Please see the Recruitment Pack for the full job description and what skills, experience and qualities we are looking for.
Apply onlinebySunday, 13 July at midnight. Interviews will be held remotely on 23 July.
We want to make sure we find the right person for this role, so if you’re interested but aren’t sure that you have all the skills, experience and qualities listed, please reach out to careers@actionforconservation.orgfor an informal chat.
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