Local Environmental Quality Coordinator, Wakefield
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 LEQ team. If you're passionate about environmental sustainability and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role might be ideal for you.
About Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful:
A forward-thinking charity dedicated to enhancing the environment and communities through initiatives promoting sustainable living and environmental quality.
Role Overview:
You will coordinate and manage various 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 within budget and deadlines.
2. Project Management: Lead planning, implementation, and reporting of environmental initiatives.
3. Surveying and Certifications: Coordinate programs such as Blue Flag, Green Flag, and cleanliness surveys.
4. Community Engagement: Promote participation in sustainability initiatives and expand geographical coverage.
5. Communications: Serve as the primary contact, respond to inquiries, represent the charity at events, and prepare content for platforms.
6. Research Support: Assist in research and policy analysis related to environmental sustainability.
7. Authority and Decision-making: Manage stakeholder communications, oversee work commissioning, and support marketing efforts.
Benefits:
* Impactful work contributing to environmental sustainability.
* Hybrid working model with at least 2 days in Belfast office.
* 4-day workweek trial (30 hours, full pay).
* Professional development including Carbon Literacy training.
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential: Relevant degree or 3 years' experience, including 1 year surveying/auditing, 2 years program delivery, and 1 year staff supervision.
Desirable: Experience in data analysis, voluntary sector, or local government roles.
Skills & Requirements:
* Strong ICT skills (Microsoft Office).
* Full driving license and access to transport.
* Understanding of environmental issues.
* Effective team and independent working skills.
Additional Details:
* Occasional travel within Northern Ireland and flexible hours.
* Salary: £30,328.
* Contract: Permanent, subject to funding.
* Application deadline: 28th April 2025.
* Interview date: 7th May 2025.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV via the online system or email. For more information, contact Charity Jobs NI.
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