Due to the increased awareness of the benefits of greenspace ELGT is seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic additional Community Project Officer to develop and deliver environmental projects as part of the ELGT programme of activities.
The Community Project Officer will develop a programme of woodland activities, conservation activities, community gardening workshops and physical activities in local greenspaces, particularly with young people and associated organisations.
The role will deliver activities and personal support that allow people to get active outdoors.
We are looking for a suitably experienced and enthusiastic self-starter, with an excellent track record of delivering a similar health-based programme of activities using a person-to-person approach and experienced in delivering environmental activities.
Location: based at ELGT office in Edinburgh, with limited home working as agreed by Head of Operations
Closing date: 5.00pm Wednesday 15 December 2021
Interview date: 21/22 December 2021
To apply for the post, please complete and return an application form by 5pm on Wednesday 15 December 2021 to recruitment@elgt.org.uk. CVs will not be accepted.
For a job pack and further information about ELGT, please visit our website at elgt.org.uk or contact the Trust at: Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust, 109/11 Swanston Road, Edinburgh EH10 7DS or email recruitment@elgt.org.uk.
About Us:
The Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust is a successful and widely respected independent charity that undertakes community-based environmental projects, working with partners to improve the quality and accessibility of greenspaces in and around Scotland’s capital city. We believe that quality local greenspaces can have a positive impact on the health and well-being of individuals, particularly those living in disadvantaged areas.
ELGT generates up to £1.5M annually to fund and manage projects that include the creation and improvement of parks and gardens, woodlands, vacant and derelict land, and cycleways, in addition to delivering programmes of community activities to support healthy living and active travel.