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Fife Coast and Countryside Trust - Community Tree Planting Officer
Created: 19/08/2024
News/Events Category: Job VacanciesPost: Community Tree Planting OfficerContract: Fixed term until end of March 2025Hours: 36 hours per week (including weekend work whichi s paid at time + 1/3)Salary: £28,251 - £31,179Location: The Pitcairn Centre, Moidart Drive, Glenrothes KY7 6ETThe Community Tree Planting Officer will engage with and support communities in planning and delivering tree planting across Fife so that their efforts make an important contribution to the exciting new Fife Climate Forest. Reporting to the Fife Climate Forest Community Engagement Manager and supported by a seasonal assistant, the successful candidate will be part of the FCCT Conservation and Engagement (C & E) team.
Working closely with other partner agencies including Fife Council, third sector organisations, community groups and volunteers is essential for success and so they are looking for an excellent collaborator.
About you
FCCT is looking for a driven and proactive individual to join their team. You will bring with you the following skills and experience:
Essential characteristics (including but not limited to):
- Educated to SQF level 8, which includes a Higher National Diploma or above in a relevant subject
- Experience of practical countryside or land management, including tree planting and tree care
- Ability to work with and coordinate a wide variety of people to achieve desired outcomes
- Confident leading large (20+) groups with experience of managing and working with volunteers
- Organisational skills and confidence to take initiative as required
- Adaptable and motivational team leader
- Experience of delivering projects with a wide range of stakeholder groups
- Experience of organising and delivering events in a community setting and with a variety of groups
- Ability to travel to and work from various locations throughout Fife independently
- A good time manager, able to manage competing priorities
- Good verbal and written communication skills with a friendly, approachable style
- IT Skills (Embrace technology & information), competent with Microsoft suite of products and on-line conferencing platforms
- Report writing skills
Additional benefits include:
- A generous holiday entitlement of 25 days plus 8 days Public Holiday (pro rata)
- LGPS Pension Scheme
- Access to training and professional development
- Flexible working
- Cycle to Work and Discounts Scheme
About FCCT
FCCT is an organisation driven by a passion for Fife which is committed to developing and delivering high quality, impact-led projects for the benefit of people and nature. They believe that people are their greatest asset and look to employ individuals who bring a positive, energetic, constructive, and committed attitude to the workplace.
How to apply
If this role sounds like you and you would like to apply, please use the application form here and e=mail your completed application to [email protected]
Please note, CV applications will not be accepted.
The closing date for this post is 11.59pm on Sunday 01 September 2024. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 09 September 2024.
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