Local Environmental Quality Coordinator, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Client: HappyJobsNI.com
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, 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 role is ideal 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 future for Northern Ireland.
About the Role:
You will coordinate and project manage various environmental quality and certification programs within the LEQ department. Working closely with the Local Environmental Quality Manager, you'll ensure effective delivery, stakeholder engagement, and supervise departmental officers to achieve high-quality outcomes.
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 quality initiatives.
3. Surveying and Certifications: Coordinate certification programs such as Blue Flag, Green Flag, and cleanliness surveys across boroughs and neighborhoods.
4. Community Engagement: Develop and promote community participation in sustainability initiatives and award programs.
5. Communications: Act as the primary contact, respond to technical inquiries, represent the charity at events, and create content for various platforms.
6. Research Support: Assist in research and policy analysis related to environmental sustainability.
7. Authority and Decision-making: Manage stakeholder communications and assist in marketing initiatives.
Why Join Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful:
* Impactful work contributing to environmental education and sustainable practices.
* Flexible work environment with hybrid working (minimum 2 days in Belfast office).
* Trial of a 4-day workweek (30 hours), at full pay.
* Professional development opportunities including Carbon Literacy training.
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential: Relevant third-level qualification or 3 years' equivalent experience; at least 1 year in surveying/auditing; 2 years successful program delivery; 1 year staff supervision.
Desirable: Experience in data collection, analysis, reporting, voluntary sector, or local government roles.
Skills and Requirements:
* Strong ICT skills (Microsoft Office).
* Full driving license and access to transport.
* Understanding of environmental issues (essential); behavior change principles (desirable).
* Effective independent and team working abilities, with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
* Occasional travel and flexible hours may be required.
Additional Details:
* Hours: Flexible between 8am - 6pm; core hours 10am - 4pm, Monday - Friday.
* Salary: £30,328
* Contract: Permanent (subject to funding)
* Partially funded through the DAERA Environment Fund.
* Application deadline: 28th April 2025, 9am.
* Interview: 7th May 2025 in Belfast.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early via our online system or email. For more information, contact our team.
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