Local Environmental Quality Coordinator, Plymouth
Client: HappyJobsNI.com
Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Description:
Charity Jobs NI (part of the Happy Jobs group) is partnering with Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful to recruit a proactive, organized, and dedicated Local Environmental Quality Coordinator to join their expanding LEQ team. If you're passionate about environmental sustainability and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative setting, this could be the role for you.
About Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful:
A forward-thinking charity dedicated to enhancing our environment and communities through local initiatives and promoting sustainable living, aiming to create a cleaner, greener Northern Ireland.
About the Role:
You will coordinate and project manage environmental quality and certification programs within the LEQ department, working closely with the Local Environmental Quality Manager to ensure effective delivery, stakeholder engagement, and supervision of departmental officers.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Coordination: Manage resources, including field officers, to deliver program outputs effectively within budget and deadlines.
2. Project Management: Lead planning, implementation, and reporting of environmental initiatives.
3. Surveying and Certifications: Coordinate certification programs like Blue Flag, Green Flag, and conduct cleanliness surveys across boroughs and neighborhoods.
4. Community Engagement: Develop community participation in sustainability initiatives and promote award programs.
5. Communications: Act as the primary contact, respond to technical inquiries, represent the charity at events, and prepare content for various platforms.
6. Research Support: Assist in research and policy analysis to support environmental sustainability efforts.
7. Authority and Decision-making: Manage stakeholder communications, oversee work commissioning, and support marketing efforts.
Why Join Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful:
* Impactful work contributing to environmental education and sustainability.
* Flexible hybrid working model with at least 2 days in Belfast office.
* Trial of a 4-day workweek (30 hours), full pay.
* Professional development including Carbon Literacy training.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Essential: Relevant third-level qualification or three years' equivalent experience, with at least 1 year in surveying/auditing, 2 years in program delivery, and 1 year in staff supervision.
* Desirable: Experience in data collection, analysis, reporting, voluntary sector, or local government roles.
Skills & Requirements:
* Strong ICT skills (Microsoft Office).
* Full valid driving license and access to transport.
* Knowledge of environmental issues (essential).
* Understanding of behavior change principles (desirable).
Personal Qualities & Additional Requirements:
* Effective independent and team working skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
* Occasional travel and flexibility for beyond-standard hours may be required.
Working Hours & Salary:
Flexible hours between 8am-6pm, core hours 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday. Salary: £30,328. Contract: Permanent, subject to funding.
Application Details:
Apply early via our online system or email your CV. For more info, contact Charity Jobs NI. Deadline: 9am, Monday 28th April 2025. Interview: Wednesday, 7th May 2025, in Belfast.
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