Project Coordinator (Growing Communities)
Belfast (4-10 Linenhall Street, BT2 8BP)
Temporary Contract (12 weeks +)
Full-time - 37 hours per week
Pay: £18.85 per hour
About the Role
We are recruiting a Project Coordinator (Growing Communities) to support environmental and community-focused projects within Belfast City Council.
You will help deliver and coordinate projects that improve local green spaces, encourage community participation, and support sustainable growing initiatives across the city.
This is a hands-on role working with residents, community groups, council teams, and partners.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver and coordinate community growing and parks projects
Work with community groups, volunteers, and stakeholders
Plan and support events, workshops, and activities
Manage project plans, reporting, and timelines
Support budgets, monitoring, and administration
Work with parks teams on operational delivery
Support staff and volunteers where required
Ensure health & safety and risk compliance
Handle issues such as antisocial behaviour or site concerns
Promote inclusion, engagement, and community involvement
About You
You will have experience in project delivery and community engagement, ideally within environmental or horticultural settings.
You are organised, confident working with people, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a busy environment.
You'll also have a practical, hands-on approach and understand health & safety and risk management.
Essential Requirements
1+ year's experience in project/service delivery and community engagement
Eligible to work in the UK
Able to provide evidence of relevant experience
Desirable
Qualification in horticulture, environmental studies, or related field
Experience in parks, grounds maintenance, or environmental projects
Public sector or local authority experience