Field Officer - Ards & North Down and Lisburn & Castlereagh

Charity Jobs NI is delighted to work with Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful to recruit a Field Officer for the Ards & North Down and Lisburn & Castlereagh areas. This exciting role offers the opportunity to engage with communities, schools, and stakeholders to drive positive environmental change across Northern Ireland.

About Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful:

Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful is a charity working towards the vision of a world where people and nature thrive. Through environmental education programmes, awareness-raising campaigns, and volunteering opportunities, the organisation is committed to improving local environmental quality. Programmes include the national civic pride campaign Live Here Love Here, Blue Flag Awards for beaches, Marine Litter Surveys, and Eco-Schools NI. Join a team that’s driving impactful change for Northern Ireland’s environment and communities.

About the Role:

This is a fixed-term position until October 2025, working full-time (37.5 hours per week) with a mix of remote, office-based, and field-based work. You will deliver environmental programmes, workshops, and assessments, supporting communities and stakeholders in the Ards & North Down and Lisburn & Castlereagh council areas.

Salary: £24,424 per annum.

Due to the nature of the field-based work, it is highly desirable that you live close to and can commute to these areas. A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are essential. Travel expenses will be covered for any field-based travel required.

Job Purpose:

Field Officers play a vital role in delivering environmental programmes, education workshops, and assessments. Working closely with schools, communities, and stakeholders, you will facilitate environmental action, inspire behavioural change, and contribute to Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful’s mission to create sustainable lifestyles for all.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality, engaging workshops, events, and training sessions tailored to schools and communities.
Conduct and report on environmental assessments and surveys, such as the Marine Litter Survey and Borough Cleanliness Survey.
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to achieve strategic goals and maximise engagement.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop educational resources and workshops.
Maintain accurate records of work for reporting and evaluation purposes.
Contribute to communications efforts, including social media content, newsletters, and campaign updates.
Work flexibly, adhering to departmental timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements.

Essential Criteria:

Third-level qualification or three years’ relevant experience.
One year’s experience in project or programme delivery, including workshops or training.
Experience in data gathering and reporting.
Strong written communication skills with the ability to compile high-quality reports.
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.

Desirable Criteria:

Practical conservation or biodiversity experience.
Experience conducting environmental surveys.

Why Join Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful?

Impactful Work: Be part of a team driving meaningful environmental change.
Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangements and varied field-based responsibilities.
Innovative Culture: Participate in Carbon Literacy training and contribute to sustainability initiatives.
Work-Life Balance: Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful is trialling a 4-day working week (30 hours on full pay).

How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about making a difference and driving environmental change, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and achievements by applying online or contacting us directly at hello@charityjobsni.com. For inquiries, feel free to call 028 9248 2205.

Closing Date for Applications: 11am, 6th February 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for in-person interviews, scheduled for the 18th and 19th February 2025 in Belfast.

Please note: All applications will be processed upon their receipt and not after the job advert closing date. Therefore, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Should this occur, the provisional interview date may be brought forward. If you are interested in the position, we strongly advise submitting your application as early as possible. If you would like to confirm the current application status prior to applying for the role, please contact Charity Jobs NI directly at hello@charityjobsni.com or on 028 9248 2205.

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