PeacePlus Nature Community Development Manager Reference: JUN20253265 Location: Home Hybird - RSPB Northern Ireland HQ, Belfast BT7 Contract: Fixed term for up to 45 months Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £33,027.00 - £35,259.00 Per Annum Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave 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. Were looking for a passionate and experienced Community Development Manager to lead RSPB NIs engagement activity as part of this project; co-creating inspiring conservation experiences, building strong partnerships, and nurturing and upskilling the next generation of environmental leaders. This role is about more than just project delivery. You will manage and lead a small team, and together you will build connections across diverse community groups and help people take action for the natural world. 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. From fostering youth leadership to creating meaningful community experiences, youll play a key role in shaping a more nature-positive future. If you believe in the power of people to make a difference, wed love to hear from you. 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 This post will: Lead the co-design and delivery of the RSPBs PeacePlus Nature engagement programme. Line manage 3 Community Engagement Officers to implement programme activities. Build partnerships within the project and externally with schools, youth organisations, community organisations, landowners and local authorities. Ensure cross-community and cross-border cooperation in training/upskilling activities. Develop and oversee the rollout of the RSPBs Environment Leaders Programme in the project areas. Drive the creation of educational and engagement resources. Plan and coordinate a series of education sessions, site visits, and volunteer opportunities. Monitor and evaluate programme success and report on KPIs and community impact. Provide support to the project team to support the wider aims of the PeacePlus Nature project. Essential skills, knowledge, & experience: Proven experience in community engagement programme planning and delivery particularly working with young people. Strong Leadership skills including project and people management. Experience working with diverse community groups. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to use these to build and maintain productive internal and external relationships. The ability to manage staff and develop and maintain good relations with stakeholders. Knowledge and skills in practical conservation are desirable. Experience of working with and in rural communities is desirable. Additional Information: The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role 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 30 September 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 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.