Job Location : Stromness, UK
Events Officer Reference: MAR20243653 Location: Stromness based, covering the Orkney IslesSalary: £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 Per Annum Hours: Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week Contract: 3 years Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
The RSPB stands out as a leader in conservation and believes in a world richer in nature. This is our vision and where better to do this than on the beautiful islands of Orkney, home to internationally important populations of wildlife. You have an opportunity to be part of our passionate and dedicated team, working to grow support for nature conservation across the island group.
What's the role about?
We are looking for someone with bags of enthusiasm who can manage our engagement activities on Orkney. Based in Stromness you will market and run activities and events across the islands, working with partners, businesses, staff and volunteers to inform people about wildlife and the work of RSPB Scotland, inspiring them to support our work. An excellent communicator, you will have a proven record of working with partners with the skills and abilities to influence a wide range of stakeholders. You must be able to work either alone or as part of a small busy team and manage the education output of the team through the Outdoor Learning Officer. If this sounds like the right role for you and you want to work for an organisation where you can make a real difference Saving Nature then we look forward to receiving your application.
Key deliverables of the role are:
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 28th April 2024We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 6th May 2024.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
This role will require completion of a PVG in addition to the standard pre-employment checks.
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.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
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. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
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