The Conservation Volunteers connects people and green spaces to deliver lasting outcomes for both.
About the role:
The John Muir Way is one of Scotland’s most iconic long-distance walking routes, spanning 134 miles from Helensburgh
on the west coast to Dunbar on the east. The John Muir Way Green Skills program, a three-year initiative funded
by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, will focus on improving biodiversity along this route, creating
opportunities for trainees to learn new skills, build confidence, and contribute to Scotland’s natural and
cultural heritage.
The John Muir Way Greenskills programme is a 3-year initiative, with 72 trainees engaging in practical biodiversity
tasks and projects along the route. The programme aims to bridge the skills gap and ageing workforce challenges,
increase connectivity and break down the disconnect with nature, working alongside various partners to achieve
its goals.
Each Greenskills Leader will lead a team of six Green Skills Trainees per year, located in Edinburgh, Falkirk, North
Lanarkshire and East Dunbartonshire. The post holder will have overall responsibility for line managing the
trainees, delivery of practical training and the delivery of practical biodiversity enhancement tasks on
partners sites. Each Green Skills Leader will liaise with greenspace teams in Local Authorities and Scottish
Canals to agree sites and projects. This role will also contribute to the project evaluation, local budget
management, and programme promotion. This role will work closely with the People and admin coordinator managing
the schedule of external training, trainee attendance, annual leave, onboarding and programme exiting of
trainees. These roles will report into the John Muir Way Greenskills Operations Leader.
Experience of leading a small team.
Previous management of a training programme/structured delivery model.
Mentoring and/or coaching young people.
A passion for supporting young people to achieve their goals.
Knowledge and understanding of practical biodiversity projects and events.
Experience in recruiting and managing trainees and/or other stakeholders.
Experience in working in partnership with multiple organisations with potentially differing demands.
We have four positions available: 1 in Edinburgh, 2 in Grangemouth, and 1 in Glasgow. When submitting your
application, please indicate your preferred location in the subject line of your email.
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
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.
Join in, feel good.