Biodiversity Recovery Coordinator

As well as coordinating and balancing the resource requirements for a range of activities, the Biodiversity Recovery Coordinator will be required to work in an agile, organised and solutions focused way, whilst being a point of contact on a daily basis for others within KNIB departments.

Coordination

• Coordination of workstreams and resources to deliver agreed project outputs on time and within budget, playing a key role in the various stages of project delivery, from planning through to reporting and disseminating key learning outcomes.
• Work with Biodiversity Recovery Strategic Lead (BRSL) to plan, develop and coordinate new biodiversity projects as required.
• Meet all internal reporting requirements.
• Administrative tasks, including tracking and monitoring, required to support the overall development and delivery of projects. 
• When required, support with internal and external communications, for e.g., e-newsletters, social media posts, updating of databases.
• Support for other KNIB team members on biodiversity topics and projects where possible, including coordinating a range of biodiversity and conservation training.
• Ensure all health & safety project requirements and  are met including risk assessments.
• In liaison with BRSL and KNIB Business Development Manager, coordinate and deliver biodiversity services within social value programmes and consultative projects.
• Engage and maintain positive working relationships with potential project partners, e.g., Councils, schools and businesses, to secure support and assistance in developing and delivering a range of Biodiversity Recovery projects.

PROJECTS 

• Work closely with the BRSL in the development and delivery of a suite of nature awareness training programmes with both schools and communities.
• Actively work to collaborate and integrate the work on Biodiversity Recovery across departmental work programs i.e., Environmental Education, Public Engagement and Local Environmental Quality activities.
• Provide practical support and assist with delivery of outdoor planting, harvesting and other environmental education workshops with a variety of audiences including the Live Here Love Here Network and Eco-Schools Network.
• Provide practical maintenance of the Stranmillis University College (SUC) outdoor learning teaching site throughout the year, in cooperation with SUC grounds teams.
• Deliver nature awareness training across year groups as required at SUC.
• Keep abreast of projects/initiatives developed in regard to biodiversity loss and explore opportunities for collaboration.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Assist the BRSL in developing responses to consultations and influencing policy and strategy content for a range of bodies. 
• To develop and maintain close communications with fellow employees to ensure the maximum flow of information, understanding and ideas. 

• Deliver external communications on project elements, through the most appropriate communication channels.
• Support to maintain relevant website pages and support press release activity relating to the Biodiversity Recovery projects.
• Identify and represent Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful on relevant groups and committees and at conferences when required.

This is not to be viewed as an exhaustive list of duties, rather, the key elements of the expected workload of the Biodiversity Recovery Coordinator.

• A third level qualification, linked closely to natural habitats, nature recovery and biodiversity or at least two years’ equivalent experience that can demonstrate similar levels of learning.
• At least two-years’ experience of leading environmental projects/programme delivery.
• Two-years’ experience of establishing and maintaining strong and lasting. partnerships and effective working relationships with stakeholders, including community groups and schools.
• Two years’ experience of workshop training design and delivery.
• Excellent literacy, presentation, social media and IT skills.
• Full current driving licence with a suitable means of transport to enable you to carry out the duties and responsibilities (business insurance required).
• Practical knowledge of habitat restoration.
• Budget management experience. 

• A teaching qualification
• Staff management experience
• Experience of working within the environmental charity sector
• Ecological / Environmental Management/Environmental Science Professional Qualification

• A knowledge of the value of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in schools and communities.
• Sound knowledge (practical and theoretical) of relevant biodiversity issues pertaining to Northern Ireland
• Knowledge of ecological issues, activities and techniques, including knowledge of plants, habitats, protected, vulnerable and endangered species.
• Experience and understanding of habitat restoration, including tree and hedge planting.
• Knowledge of climate change issues 

• Understanding of community gardening and ‘Grow-Your-Own’ vegetables and fruit

• Ability to work independently to a high standard.
• Ability to be flexible, innovative and problem solving. 
• Organised and well planned.
• Ability to bring motivation and momentum to your work.
• Confident, engaging communicator and presenter to a wide range of audiences
• Happy to work outdoors in a range of locations including beaches, streets, schools and open greenspaces with people from all sectors of society.
• Ability to deliver across a range of work streams.
• Able to commit to the organisational values held by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful 

• Commission work only in line with company procedures, always obtaining best value. 
• Refer any media interest or potential news stories to their line manager.
• Operate within the organisation’s policies and procedures at all times.
• Only commission marketing channels in line with those agreed by the Chief Executive.