Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.
Liverpool John Moores University is looking to recruit a Training Coordinator to support its Natural Capital Hub. We are looking for applicants who have experience in coordinating training activities and working with multiple cross sector stakeholders. The role will support Natural Capital Hub to deliver the National Lottery Heritage Fund funded Nature Towns and Cities project Bigger Better More Joined Up, Our Nature Our LCR. The project is led by the LCR Combined Authority.
The Natural Capital Hub is a research and knowledge exchange group working to deliver solutions for embedding natural capital approaches. The Hub works with a range of partners including government departments and agencies, local government, landowners, and conservation organisations on nationally and regionally significant projects. The Hub is a key part of the Universities' pan university institute Liverpool Research Institute for Climate and Sustainability (LiRICS).
The Natural Capital Hub Training Coordinator support the LJMU Natural Capital Hub’s contribution to the Liverpool City Region's Nature Towns and City Project - Bigger Better, More Joined Up, Our Nature, Our LCR. Through the project LJMU’s Natural Capital Hub aim to support capacity building to support an integrated and cross sector approach to nature recovery. You will support the coordination, design, and delivery of training and learning activities that enhance understanding and application of natural capital, integrated nature recovery and engagement with nature.
Working closely with partners and project stakeholders, the Training Coordinator will support the development of training materials, organise workshops and events, and support the effective transfer of knowledge across the region. You will also help to identify accreditation and resource opportunities and support development of sustainable models for training. The role requires excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, alongside an enthusiasm for supporting skills development and promoting environmental resilience.
In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.
This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.
If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.
LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.
Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata).