Field Officer

Live Here Love Here

(formerly Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful)

Salary: £27,416 per annum

Hours: 4-day working week

Contract: Permanent (subject to funding)

Location: Field-based – primarily Antrim and Newtownabbey, with occasional travel across Northern Ireland

Charity Jobs NI is delighted to be working in partnership with Live Here Love Here, formerly Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, to recruit a passionate and community-focused Field Officer to support the delivery of environmental programmes across Northern Ireland.

This opportunity will particularly appeal to candidates currently working as an Environmental Education Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Environmental Projects Officer, Sustainability Officer or Conservation Field Officer, who enjoy practical, people-focused work and making a visible difference within local communities.

Live Here Love Here is an independent charity dedicated to connecting people with nature through education, engagement and empowerment. Through environmental education, community engagement and local environmental quality programmes, the organisation inspires individuals, schools, businesses and communities to take positive environmental action.

About the Role

Field Officers work directly with a wide range of stakeholders including schools, community groups, councils, beach operators and local volunteers. The role combines environmental education, practical conservation support, workshop delivery, event facilitation and environmental surveying across a variety of programmes.

You will play a hands-on role delivering workshops and training sessions, supporting practical environmental projects, carrying out environmental assessments and surveys, and helping communities engage positively with environmental initiatives.

This is a highly varied and active role that will suit someone who enjoys working outdoors, engaging with people and balancing field-based delivery with administration and reporting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Community and School Engagement

Build relationships with schools, community groups and stakeholders across Live Here Love Here programmes.
Deliver engaging environmental workshops and training sessions.
Support practical environmental and biodiversity projects within communities.
Assist in the development of educational resources and workshop content.
Participate in the planning and delivery of events and campaigns, including occasional evening and weekend work.

Environmental Surveys and Assessments

Complete environmental surveys and assessments across programmes including the Northern Ireland Marine Litter Survey and Borough Cleanliness Survey.
Carry out audits and assessments in line with programme standards and guidelines.
Maintain accurate reporting records and survey data.
Complete all required training linked to assessments and surveys.

Administration and Reporting

Complete accurate and timely reports and administrative duties.
Respond to general enquiries professionally and effectively.
Create social media content in line with organisational guidelines where required.
Maintain strong communication with colleagues and contribute positively to team delivery.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

A third-level qualification or at least three years’ equivalent experience.
At least one year’s experience delivering projects or programmes, including workshops or training.
At least one year’s experience gathering data and producing reports.
Experience of practical conservation or biodiversity work.
Strong written communication and report-writing ability.
Competency in Microsoft 365 programmes.
Full current driving licence.

Desirable

Experience carrying out environmental surveys.

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

Knowledge of environmental issues and activities within Northern Ireland.
Knowledge of conservation skills and local biodiversity.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Flexible, innovative and solutions-focused approach.
Comfortable working outdoors in a range of locations and environments.
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Why Join Live Here Love Here

Meaningful impact: Support communities, schools and environmental programmes that make a visible difference across Northern Ireland.
4-day working week: Enjoy full-time pay while working 30 hours over 4 days, with a paid non-working day every week. Staff are contracted to 37.5 hours per week but benefit from this enhanced working pattern.
Flexible working: Field-based role with a high level of variety, autonomy and opportunities to work across Northern Ireland.
Professional development: Access to Carbon Literacy training and ongoing learning opportunities.
Supportive culture: Collaborative team environment, IT support and opportunities to contribute across a range of environmental programmes.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about environmental education, community engagement and practical conservation work, we would love to hear from you.

Simply apply now with your CV to register your interest. A member of the Charity Jobs NI team will be in touch to discuss your application and guide you through the next steps of the process.

Closing date: 10am, Thursday 11th June 2026.

Interviews are scheduled to take place in person in Belfast on 25th June 2026.

If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please feel free to contact the Charity Jobs NI team — we’re here to help.

Charity Jobs NI is proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner for this vacancy.

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