Project Officer - Species Volunteer Network

Volunteers are amazing. They enhance our organisational capacity and enable us to make a bigger and better impact for nature. This project seeks to increase volunteer capacity to sustainably monitor, protect, and advocate for the most endangered species in the UK. You will join at a critical point as, through support from the Peoples Postcode Lottery (PPL), we have recently expanded the UK project team and developed new species projects.  

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual with a passion for working with people and you will play a critical role in delivering our objectives of the PPL project. You will work with project teams to support the development of these projects as they become self-sustaining and volunteer-led. You will also be part of the expansion of the project to support new species projects, which will include providing capacity building and support for staff for initial species project set up, and development and skills progression for volunteer teams.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of working as part of a team to deliver, monitor and report on projects. You will be a team player, with experience in training and supporting staff and volunteers in new ways of working and a range of tasks.  You will have experience of volunteer management and be passionate about the vital role volunteers and communities play in delivering long-term, sustainable conservation.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• A good understanding of species recovery, the associated biodiversity and environmental issues in Wales and the role of people mobilisation
• Ability to work well as part of a cross-functional project team, working with species teams, volunteers and other stakeholders
• Experience in developing and organising training events, workshops or facilitated discussions and meetings
• An ability to produce clear and written communications with experience of producing written materials
• An ability to persuade and influence a wide range of people, both internally and externally
• An ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to find creative solutions
• Proven time management, organisational skills and attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience of working with and engaging communities

This advert is also available in Welsh.

This role will require travel throughout Wales and, on occasion, short periods staying away across the UK. This role is a fixed term post until 31 March 2028  for 30 hours per week (4 days/week, or flexible working arrangements), based in Wales. The location is flexible within Wales and can be home and/or office-based (depending on office availability).

For further information please contact [email protected]  

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from early November. 

As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.