Every day TCV works across the UK to create healthier and happier communities for everyone - communities where our activities have a lasting impact on people’s health, prospects and outdoor places.

About the role:

Do you have a love for nature? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of volunteers and local people? Do you want wildlife to thrive across the Forth Valley region? Then this could be the role for you.

TCV is seeking Senior Project Officers to lead Biodiversity Action Teams across Forth Valley, based at our office in Alloa. These roles will lead and coordinate volunteer activities to support Local Biodiversity Action Plans and Pollinator Strategies, delivering high quality volunteer opportunities and strong environmental outputs.

Key elements of the role include:

• Leading Biodiversity and Access Projects including wildflower meadow creation, tree planting, woodland management, the removal of INNS, path management and the installation of access infrastructure.
• Recruiting, inducting and developing a team of Volunteers and Volunteer Officers.
• Undertaking site surveys and carrying out risk assessments.
• Building relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
• Managing TCV’s local resources including the office, tools and vehicles.
• Assisting with managing the project budget.
• Use online and offline materials to promote TCV’s work to new partners and individuals.
• Monitor the success of the project by keeping records, analysing statistics and producing written reports on progress.

This role is offered at 35 hours per week, for a 6-month fixed term contract. Core hours are Monday to Friday 9 to 5 with some flexibility required for weekend and evening sessions.

A full driving licence is required.

Desirable: Valid First Aid at Work Certificate

This post is subject to an enhanced PVG check.

We recognise that each community and the people living there have different needs. Whether improving wellbeing, conserving a well-loved outdoor space or bringing people together to promote social cohesion and combat loneliness, TCV works together with communities to deliver practical solutions to the real life challenges they face.

For over 60 years we have adapted our work with volunteers to reflect the changing needs of communities in the UK and, by giving people a sense of purpose and belonging, we have empowered them to take control of their lives and outdoor spaces for the benefit of all.

Whilst our activities vary, our inclusive approach has remained consistent; bringing people and places together to create happy, healthy and connected communities for everyone.

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We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Community Development Officer (Engagement) to help us build a diverse and inclusive network of groups dedicated to climate and biodiversity action. In this role, you’ll reach out to new and varied audiences, inspiring them to prioritise climate action and supporting existing FCCAN members to enhance their impact.

You’ll work through established networks and collaborate with key stakeholders in Fife to connect, inspire, and empower community groups in ways that suit their unique needs.

As a key liaison between FCCAN’s members, partners, and stakeholders, you’ll also support the initiation and development of climate action projects through events, talks, and workshops. Working closely with our team of Community Development Officers and the Communications and PR Officer, you’ll ensure that resources, funding, and training opportunities are effectively shared across the network.

If you’re passionate about community engagement and climate action, we want to hear from you!

Community Renewal Trust is a values-led, dynamic and innovative organisation at the cutting-edge of work towards ending persistent poverty in Scotland. With 45 staff in three neighbourhoods and running two social enterprises there is always lots of impact and interesting learning.

Community Renewal works among deprived communities to develop, deliver and share better approaches to proactively find the right people in the right places where transformative and empowering work can make the most difference. These approaches always place people and communities in the lead: listening to them, identifying their strengths, supporting them on their terms, and building their capacity to flourish.

Community Renewal alleviates poverty by engaging and forming trusting relationships with individuals, whole families and whole communities together then supporting them by combining holistic case management (e.g. around income, work, health, wellness) with community development (e.g. forming new community activities/groups). This work is about testing change which can inform policy, be scaled up or replicated to achieve a much greater impact than our direct delivery alone.

A set of core values guides all the work of Community Renewal:

• TRUSTING – Our impact is built on choosing to place trust in people.

• TRUSTWORTHY – Our trustworthiness is what makes our relationships grow.

• LEARNING – Our charity is about learning so we celebrate success but also appreciate failure

• BUILDING ON STRENGTHS – Our aim is always to build on strengths: we reject paternalism

• ALONGSIDE COMMUNITIES – Our aim is always to stay alongside people for as long as it takes.

• ACHIEVING PREVENTION – Our choice is to be proactive so we can achieve prevention, build resilience and find the right people at the right time.

• INSPIRING TRANSFORMATION – Our focus is always inspiring towards transformation, rather than incremental change.

This role is part of the Community Renewal Lifting Neighbourhoods Together team. This team brings together community workers and transformative caseworkers with specialist knowledge of different ways to support people in deprived neighbourhoods – for example welfare rights, employability, community food and health/mental health.

A five year grant from National Lottery Community Fund is core to enabling this team to operate in a different methodology which is deeply aligned with Community Renewal Trust’s core approach and values as described above.

This role is a fixed term activity to:

- Recruit a cohort of additional volunteers to support activities and services in the community.

- Ensure the best possible support is available to existing volunteers in the area to consider their needs and aspirations.

- Create an effective volunteer recruitment, on-boarding and retention process and increase knowledge in the team of these topics.

- Provide training and support training to volunteers in leading listening conversations and holistic conversations.

- Learn from work in Walker to make good use of volunteers in a Lifting Neighbourhoods Together approach and share this with the team.

The Conservation Volunteers connects people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.

This role plays a crucial part in supporting TCV's mission to empower individuals and communities to enhance their health, prospects, and outdoor environments. It involves overseeing TCV projects, delivering services in line with local operational plans, and helping achieve TCV's strategic objectives. A key focus of the role is managing two programmes, which aim to enhance the skills, confidence, and employability of people who are furthest from the labour market, including Camphill service users and referrals from Stirling Council. Through engaging activities, the programme will promote well-being, wildlife conservation, and a deeper understanding of nature, while also fostering stronger connections between the local environment and community. Additionally, it will support individuals in their pursuit of further education and employment opportunities.

About the role:

Are you passionate about the outdoors and eager to make a difference in people's lives? We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Training Officer to lead our innovative programmes. This initiative, backed by the Stirling Local Employability Partnership (LEP), aims to tackle poverty, promote inclusion and social justice, and create a fair and prosperous Scotland.

Our training programmes prepares people with mild to moderate learning difficulties, and those furthest from the labour market, for the world of work. The programmes offer people opportunities to engage with the richness of our wild environments in a sustainable manner. Through these experiences, we aim to build confidence, curiosity, resilience, problem-solving abilities, and inspire creativity.

As the Training Officer, you will develop and deliver an experiential, hands-on learning programme to increase participants' confidence and practical and social skills, moving them closer to the labour market. You will bridge the gap between school and employment by providing job experience, structure, regular conversations, and understanding of workplace dynamics, including problem-solving and teamwork. You will lead two exciting bio-enhancement projects including the creation of a new pond and orchard, involving the participants in the design, planning, construction, and planting.

Through engaging activities, the programme will promote well-being, wildlife conservation, and a deeper understanding of nature, while also fostering stronger connections between the local environment and the community. Additionally, it will support individuals in their pursuit of further education and employment opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be empathetic and patient, with a genuine interest in helping others succeed. They will be proactive and resourceful, possessing a problem-solving mindset and the ability to take initiative in overcoming challenges. Adaptability is key, as the candidate must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, adjusting to various working environments and conditions. A strong passion for conservation and the environment is essential, alongside the ability to think creatively and innovatively, bringing fresh ideas and a proactive approach to solving complex issues. The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, excelling in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, and must be flexible and willing to travel to various project sites as required, adapting to the unique demands of the role.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact, apply today and become a crucial part of our mission to enrich the lives of people through nature and practical skills development.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If you would like to discuss your requirements further please contact the People Team via recruitment@tcv.org.uk or by telephone on 01302 388883. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

A full driving licence is required yes ‘as the post holder has use of a company vehicle’.

This post is subject to an enhanced CRC check/a CRC check yes/no

A completed application form is required.

We are The Conservation Volunteers.

Our vision is Healthier, Happier Communities for Everyone. We believe that green spaces are an essential part of healthy, happy communities.

Our mission is To Connect People and Green Spaces to Deliver Lasting Outcomes for Both.

The opportunity to connect to nature on your doorstep and contribute to its protection should be available to everyone.

The outcomes of our work:

• Environment: Green spaces are created, protected and improved, for nature and for people.
• Communities: Communities are stronger, working together to improve the places where people live and tackle the issues that matter to them.
• Health & Wellbeing: People improve their physical and mental health & wellbeing, by being outdoors, active and connected with others.
• Learning & Skills: People improve their confidence, skills and prospects, through learning inspired by the outdoors.
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