This is a Fixed-Term role, funded by NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation, for 37.5 hours per week until April 2027. The
RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business
needs at the end of the contract term.
RSPB Scotland are collaborating with Recovery Services in Dundee on exploring how supporting nature can help us meet
daily challenges.
This is a homebased role with the primary project site located at The Friary in Lochee, Dundee. The position requires
frequent travel within Dundee to visit partner sites and engage with local communities.
This is a dynamic and exciting role, requiring a passionate, driven, and experienced individual who is committed to
promoting nature-based recovery and supporting community involvement in and support for nature.
What's the role about?
The Nature Recovery Officer is crucial in supporting the development and growth of our exciting Nature Recovery
Project in Dundee. This position focuses on building relationships with recovery services and partners to
facilitate nature-based activities and the establishment of a Nature Recovery garden at The Friary. You will
work closely with stakeholders to design and deliver a programme of events, workshops, and training
opportunities that engage recovery services, service users, and the wider public with the positive impact nature
has on recovery journeys. Main responsibilities include:
Garden development: Supporting the establishment of a Nature Recovery garden at The Friary, including co-designing
spaces with local recovery services and managing activities related to the garden's creation, such as
coordinating the sourcing of materials and bringing specialists in to support.
Community engagement: Building strong relationships with local communities, particularly recovery services, to engage
them in nature-based activities at The Friary. This includes creating and delivering workshops and events that
promote the health and well-being benefits of nature.
Volunteer programme: Developing and managing a volunteer programme to involve local residents in the ongoing
development of the garden, gardening activities, and community events. This will include recruitment, training,
and coordination of volunteers.
Stakeholder communications: Maintaining regular communications with key stakeholders, including recovery services,
community organisations, and local partners, to ensure the success of the Nature Recovery project. You will also
be responsible for reporting to the Project Manager on project progress, challenges, and successes.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
You will lead on all agreed project outcomes and drive the Nature Recovery project forward in a professional and
enthusiastic manner. Therefore, you will have:
- Experience of working with the public and partners to deliver events/activities that engage a wide range of
people.
- Ability to motivate diverse groups face to face.
- Proven time management and
organisational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the
ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms.
- Ability to work
creatively and under own initiative.
- Experience in developing partnerships and working collaboratively
with others.
- Experience with recruiting, supporting and managing volunteers.
- Competent IT skills
(e.g. Microsoft Office).
- Knowledge of basic Health and Safety procedures including risk assessment for
workshops and events.
Desirable skills, knowledge, and experience:
- Knowledge of and/or experience with Dundee and the recovery landscape, or ability to prove transferable knowledge and skills.