Community and Environment Project Officer Stoke

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•Community Engagement: Foster strong relationships with local communities to encourage active participation in park usage and environmental stewardship.
•Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and support volunteers, empowering them to take positive, practical actions in preserving and enhancing green spaces.
•Environmental Projects: Plan and execute site-based improvement works in parks and green spaces, focusing on sustainability and ecological restoration.
•Education and Outreach: Develop and deliver educational programs that teach practical skills and promote environmental sustainability, aiming to connect people with nature and foster long-term behavioural change.
•Well-being Promotion: Implement initiatives that leverage natural environments to improve the physical and mental well-being of community members.

MAIN DUTIES

• Assist in planning and delivering community engagement projects.
• Undertake site-based conservation and environmental improvement activities across a range of urban green spaces
• Work as part of the Land Team – working closely with colleagues and volunteers to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to a high quality
• Work in a co-operative and professional manner with other Groundwork staff and community volunteers
• Ensure the safe use of all work equipment, tools and vehicles
• Ensure work equipment, tools and vehicles are maintained regularly in accordance with Trust guidelines
• Adhere to written risk assessments and verbal instruction for each job or as site conditions change
• Help to generate new ideas to improve the Land Team
• Undertake additional tasks or duties that may be reasonably requested as necessary to improve job performance or to support the overall functioning of the organisation.

At Groundwork West Midlands we pride ourselves in being a family friendly organisation and offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours, a health cash plan scheme, a generous workplace pension and free refreshments. We are committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce.

Closing date: Friday 26th June 2026

An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out for this post.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier, if a high number of applications are received.

A full driving license and access to own vehicle is essential for travel to various sites around the region.

Vacancy Files

• Community and Environment Project Officer job description

Interview Details

Interviews will be held on teams and face to face in Stoke