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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.
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 50 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.
This role involves managing individuals and projects, to support local
people to deal with local environmental concerns within their own
communities. This includes promoting a healthy lifestyle and
recruiting and supporting volunteers, along with providing advice and
training to help individuals and groups implement their own projects.
The post holder will support the Area Manager (South East England)
in delivering all aspects of The Conservation Volunteers work in
Berkshire and Oxfordshire, as well as parts of the adjacent counties
too.
Based at The Conservation Volunteers office at the Reading
International Solidarity Centre, the post holder should expect to work
throughout Reading and further afield in Berkshire and Oxfordshire,
as well as occasionally in parts of Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and
Surrey.
• The Conservation Volunteers has been active in Berkshire for
many years, working in partnership with many landowners and
others to manage the area’s greenspaces, as well as supporting a
network of local community groups to do so too. The post-holder will
be expected to continue to deliver and develop this work.
More specifically, the post holder’s role will include:
• Setting up and running two - three days of practical conservation
volunteering projects each week; (every Tuesday and Thursday and
once a month on a Saturday). NB The Tuesday group is a new
project focusing on the Kennet & Avon Canal, which starting in May
2015. (In 2014 when projects were only run on Thursdays, this
involved around 157 different people, working on 32 sites and
delivering 913 work days.)
• Supporting The Conservation Volunteers’ network of independent
community groups to deliver their own projects, through giving them
advice and support. (Presently 28 groups in Berkshire and a further
57 in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire).
• Developing our relationship with local trusts.
• Managing two Key Volunteers and supervising a Community
Project Officer (TBC).
• Managing local resources, including the office, tool store and
vehicle.
• Managing the local budget; (expected to be around £70,000 in
2015-2016).
• Building The Conservation Volunteer’s local business, by actively
engaging with new groups, land mangers and local authorities in the
area.
This post is being offered at 35 hours a week. We currently expect it
to last until May 2016. However, if the person on Maternity Leave
wishes to return to work earlier, the post could be terminated with
eight weeks’ notice. The Conservation Volunteers supports a
flexible approach to determining the actual days and hours worked
by the post holder, although he/she will be expected to remain
flexible with his/her work days, as delivery times may vary from
week to week and will include significant weekend and evening work.
The successful candidate is likely to have previous experience of
leading groups of volunteers, carrying out practical conservation
volunteering, working with community groups and managing people,
budgets and resources. An understanding of fundraising and
marketing would also be useful. Our projects work with volunteers
from a wide variety of ages, abilities and backgrounds. The
successful candidate is likely to have experience of working with
many sectors of the community.
The post holder will work as part of The Conservation Volunteers
South East England Team. There are 15 members of staff within the
Team, who are based in four offices, in Bursledon (near
Southampton), Croydon, Hastings and Reading. (NB This structure
is presently being reviewed.)
A full driving licence (for a manual transmission vehicle) is essential,
(which has been held for a minimum of one year), as the post holder
has use of company vehicles. The post holder must be able and
licensed to drive a minibus (normally the D1 licence category), or be
willing to learn to do so within a reasonable timescale.
For an informal chat about the project and the job, please ring Paul
on 07740 899 537.
The Community Volunteering Charity – Join in, Feel good.
A full clean or near clean driving licence is essential.
Closing date for completed applications is 5.00pm 16/06/15
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