Job Title: Local Environmental Quality Coordinator, Basildon
Charity Jobs NI (part of the Happy Jobs group) is partnering with Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful to recruit a proactive, organised, and dedicated Local Environmental Quality Coordinator for their LEQ team. If you're passionate about environmental sustainability and thrive in a collaborative setting, this could be your ideal role.
About Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful
A forward-thinking charity committed to enhancing the environment and communities through initiatives promoting sustainable living and environmental quality.
Role Overview
Coordinate and project manage 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 effectively within budget and deadlines.
2. Project Management: Lead planning, implementation, and reporting of environmental initiatives.
3. Surveying and Certifications: Coordinate certification programs like Blue Flag, Green Flag, and conduct cleanliness surveys across boroughs.
4. Community Engagement: Promote community participation in sustainability initiatives and expand geographical coverage.
5. Communications: Serve as the primary contact, respond to technical inquiries, represent the charity at events, and prepare 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, oversee work commissioning, and support marketing efforts.
Benefits
* Impactful work contributing to environmental education and sustainability.
* Hybrid working model with a minimum of 2 days in Belfast office.
* 4-day working week trial (30 hours, full pay).
* Professional development 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 in program delivery; 1 year staff supervision.
Desirable: Experience in data collection, analysis, reporting, voluntary sector, or local government roles.
Skills & Requirements
* Strong ICT skills (Microsoft Office)
* Full driving licence and access to transport
Knowledge & Personal Qualities
* Understanding of environmental issues
* Effective team and independent working skills
* Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Additional Info
Occasional travel across Northern Ireland and flexible working hours may be required. Business hours are flexible between 8am-6pm, with core hours from 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday. This is a permanent position, partially funded through the DAERA Environment Fund.
Application Details
Application deadline: 9am, Monday 28th April 2025. Interviews scheduled for Wednesday, 7th May 2025, in Belfast. Early applications are encouraged. Submit your CV via the online system or email. For more info, contact our team.
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