Job Title: Environmental Projects Coordinator
Location: Hendon, Sunderland
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (dependent on experience & qualifications)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays
Responsible to: Head of Operations
Responsible for: Street Ranger and associated programme volunteers
Overview
The Environmental Projects Coordinator will lead the planning, delivery, and monitoring of environmental initiatives across Hendon and the wider community. This includes programmes such as high street regeneration, nature corridors, urban gardening, community allotments, and local park projects. The role is responsible for ensuring services are delivered efficiently, on time, and to budget, while maintaining the organisation\'s values and mission. You will also be accountable for capturing social impact, building partnerships with stakeholders, and ensuring continuous improvement, quality, and compliance.
Responsibilities
Service Delivery
* Plan, coordinate, deliver, and monitor all environmental programmes.
* Oversee funded projects, ensuring delivery against deadlines and targets.
* Lead the development of community green initiatives, including:
o A local nature corridor and high street greening.
o A community growing garden.
o Starter allotment beds at Barley Mow Park, offering education and support.
o Facilitate the Park Partnership to bring footfall, activity, and events to Barley Mow Park and other local green spaces.
o Engage local families and residents to connect with nature and access community environmental programmes.
o Support volunteer management, including groups such as urban gardeners, East Rangers, and event volunteers.
o Collaborate with corporate, statutory, and voluntary sector partners to deliver community objectives.
* Manage programme budgets, including income and expenditure.
* Support wider community services as needed.
* Collect and report on beneficiary feedback and social impact.
Fundraising
* Support senior management with funder relationships and retention.
* Contribute to the development of fundraising strategies.
* Assist with funding applications and reporting.
Communications & Marketing
* Work with communications staff to promote environmental programmes, highlight good news, and share event updates.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
* Leads by example, demonstrating organisational values.
* Holds self and team accountable for delivery.
* Strong leadership and motivational skills.
* Experience managing staff and volunteers.
* Ability to develop networks and partnerships.
* Skilled at balancing competing deadlines and stakeholder needs.
* Experience in managing multiple complex projects.
* Confident in budget monitoring and financial accountability.
Education & Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or with relevant professional qualifications, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
* Project management qualification (desirable)
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