Job Title: Project Coordinator - The BIG Climate Leap (BCL)
Responsible to: BCL Project Manager
Salary: £27,427 (£16,456) per annum (pro rata)
Core Hours: 21 hours per week. We are flexible in terms of days and hours worked. Occasional weekend or evening work may be necessary.
Position Type: Part time, 2.5 years fixed
Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, per annum/pro rata
Pension: Government NEST scheme, 3% employer / 5% employee contribution
Location: Based at The Environment Centre, Pier Street, Swansea, SA1 1RY. Working from home as well as with groups throughout Swansea is also expected.
About The Role
Are you someone who has a passion for tacking climate change within the community? Do you like the idea of motivating and organising a forward-thinking team delivering innovative community carbon emission reductions? Are you a communicative, detail orientated person with at least 3 years' experience working in a coordinating role? If this sounds like you, then we'd love to meet you
The BIG Climate Leap (BCL) project works with community groups to help them respond effectively to the challenge of climate change and the need to reduce carbon emissions. We aim to demonstrate that it is possible to deliver year-on-year reductions in carbon footprints and galvanise the wider community to get on board with a sustainable vision for Swansea. We're looking for a motivated Project Coordinator to get stuck in and be the first point of contact in a busy team that develops and delivers training, undertakes environmental assessments and audits, and provides wide-ranging support for groups to take climate action. You'll organise the team and the projects multiple strands of action ensuring we keep up momentum and meet our goals. You'll build relationships with groups and networks, pulling together evidence on the learning and experience gained. You'll lead on communicating and reporting progress to our stakeholders including community groups, colleagues and funders. This role is ideal for someone with a strong environmental ethos, is happy in a predominantly office-based role, who understands the intricacies of working with community groups, is a problem solver and experienced in balancing multiple priorities.
The Environment Centre is home to multiple environmental projects and community focused activity, and the BCL project sits at the heart of what we do. We are looking for someone to help tie together this multiple strand project and create a positive force for environmental action in Swansea.
We're a small friendly team who are all keen to have an impact on our world. If you have a strong interest in environmental issues and are passionate about helping others lead a sustainable lifestyle, then get in touch
Role and Responsibilities
As Project Coordinator, you will be expected to:
* Ensure the smooth running of project, undertaking day-to-day project tasks, arranging and documenting meetings, events and activities, and helping to prioritise the team workload
* Maintain our project management system and keep our paperwork up to date and organised
* Develop and deliver an action plan for reaching and engaging community groups - Sign up suitable groups to the BCL project, following the onboarding process
* Be the main liaison with groups, building rapport and support them in meeting their aims
* Where appropriate, get involved with delivering workshops, presentations and undertaking environmental assessments
* Lead on the management and use of data collected for the monitoring, evaluation and learning associated with this project
* Oversee promotions and communications for the project, including gathering and writing content
* Ensure project databases and distribution lists remain updated
* Write reports for different stakeholders including The Environment Centre Board and our funder.
* Identify and/or develop the resources needed to deliver the project
* Provide line management to the Project Officers and project volunteers, including support for personal development and training needs
Team Working
This is an important organising role which sits alongside and will work collaboratively with BCL Project Officers and the Environment Centres Communication Officer.
You will work closely with the Project Manager on achieving The BIG Climate Leap objectives and targets, and with the Environment Centre team to ensure the smooth running of the project in line with wider Centre activities and priorities.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* 3 years' experience of working in a Coordinating role including developing and delivering project plans and reporting on progress
* Experience of environmental or sustainability focused project(s)
* Approachable, engaging and positive attitude towards inspiring change making at a community level
* Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
* Ability to work with others as part of a busy team, and have an adaptable, flexible and enthusiastic approach to changing circumstances
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to use own initiative and work with minimum supervision
* Ability to multi-task, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
* Good level of Microsoft Office, with experience of SharePoint and Teams, Word, Excel spreadsheets and Outlook.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Background in Environmental studies
* Experience of working within the third sector
* Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh
How to Apply information is available on The Environment Centre website. You will need to complete an application form.
Apply by email to Alternatively, hard copies can be sent to: BCL Manager, The Environment Centre, Pier Street, Swansea SA1 1RY.
Key Dates The deadline for submitting applications is Midday on Monday 15th September 2025.
We expect interviews to take place Tuesday 23rd September 2025.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £27,427.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Work from home
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/09/2025