PeacePlus Nature Community Engagement Officer Reference: JUN20253269 Location: RSPB Northern Ireland - There are three roles are home/community based in and around Antrim, Lough Neagh and Fermanagh Contract: Fixed term for up to 45 months Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £27,123.00 - £28,956.00 Per Annum Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave The RSPB is seeking three passionate and skilled Community Engagement Officers to help deliver an inspiring community-based conservation education programme as part of the PeacePlus Nature project. Working in Antrim, Lough Neagh, and Fermanagh, these full-time roles will be at the heart of engaging diverse communities across landscapes, supporting environmental action through transformative, hands-on experiences. You will work closely with schools, youth and community organisations, landowners, and local authorities to deliver education sessions, site visits, volunteer opportunities and training activities. PeacePlus Nature is an ambitious €20.8 million programme that brings together nine partners to tackle the decline in priority species and habitats in Northern Ireland, and the border counties of Ireland. The project, supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), will work to restore blanket bog, lowland wet grassland and limestone grassland and priority species from breeding waders to Marsh Fritillary Butterfly. RSPB NI in partnership with BirdWatch Ireland, Butterfly Conservation, Monaghan County Council, River Blackwater Catchment Trust, Truagh Development Association, Lough Neagh Partnership, NI Water and An Taisce - The National Trust for Ireland, will work to deliver this. PEACEPLUS is a cross-border funding Programme supported by the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland administration Whats the role about? Were looking for passionate and experienced Community Engagement Officers to deliver RSPB NIs engagement activity as part of this project; co-creating and delivering inspiring conservation experiences, building strong partnerships, and nurturing and upskilling the next generation of environmental leaders. If you believe in the power of people to protect wildlife, are driven to inspire meaningful change and empower young people and communities to become champions for nature, this could be the role for you. Were looking for individuals with proven experience in community engagement - particularly with young people - excellent communication and teamwork skills, and a background in co-designing and delivering impactful engagement or training programmes. Youll have knowledge of species and practical conservation as well as experience working with diverse community (ideally cross-border) groups. If youre passionate about connecting people with nature and want to be part of a high-impact, forward-thinking project, wed love to hear from you. This post will: Support delivery of the RSPBs PeacePlus Nature engagement programme. Build and maintain relationships with partners within the project and externally including with schools, youth organisations, community organisations, landowners and local authorities. Support creation and delivery of training/upskilling activities including creation of resources. Support the roll-out of the Environmental Leaders Programme in the project areas. Support creation of educational and engagement resources, including a Volunteer Skills Passport. Deliver a series of education sessions, site visits, and volunteer opportunities. Collate information and report on community impact. Provide activities that support the wider aims of the PeacePlus Nature project. Essential skills, knowledge, & experience: Proven experience in community engagement, particularly through and with young people. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an aptitude for team working. Experience of developing and delivering engagement programmes including training. Knowledge of species conservation. Experience working with diverse (ideally cross-border) community groups. Additional Information: The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make these roles permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term. Closing date: 23:59, Monday 22nd September 2025 We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 7 October 2025 Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on natures side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.