Community Engagement Officer – Nature: Connections & Recovery

We are looking for an organised and motivated individual with a keen interest in community engagement and nature restoration to carry out initial scoping work in preparation for the delivery of the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Nature Pioneers Programme in Dundee. This free skills development programme will be delivered as the Trust’s contribution to ‘Nature Connections and Recovery’, a partnership project led by the Eden Project.

Through a combination of desk-based and in-situ research you will play a key role in ensuring the Pioneers Programme meets the needs of established and aspiring community leaders across Dundee.

This flexible role can be carried out from home, the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Montrose Basin Visitor Centre or the Eden Project’s Dundee office, with some travel around Dundee city expected.

Main objectives

1. Conduct desk-based and on-location research to map opportunities for the delivery of the Trust’s Pioneers Programme in Dundee.
2. Carry out initial listening exercises with communities to gain an understanding of their needs and interests in relation to community-led nature recovery in Dundee.
3. Identify opportunities to improve the Pioneers Programme learning materials and resources, to provide established and aspiring community leaders in Dundee with the skills and resources they need to organise action for nature in their community.

The successful candidate will ideally have

• Experience conducting desk-based research
• Experience in community engagement and/or consultation
• Experience developing learning and/or skills development resources
• Experience in events planning and delivery
• Basic knowledge and understanding of urban wildlife conservation
• Familiarity with Dundee city and its local communities

Closing date for applications is: 5th July, midnight
Interviews will be held on: 16th + 17th July

About us

For more than 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.

The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.