Severn Estuary Partnership Projects Officer
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Employer: Cardiff University |
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Job location: Cardiff United Kingdom |
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Apply before: 24 Nov 2019 |
Summary
Applications are invited for a Projects Officer who will play a key role in contributing to the successful delivery of a variety of projects underway within the Partnership, including the exciting Litter Free Coast & Sea Somerset project. The SEP Projects Officer will be an enthusiastic, positive and self-motivated person who enjoys working with a range of stakeholders.
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For further details about working in Cardiff University please contact John Evans,
Date advert posted: Thursday, 7 November 2019
Closing date: Sunday, 24 November 2019
Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Job Description
Main Function
The Severn Estuary Partnership (SEP) is a dynamic Coastal Partnership with 25 years’ experience working with all those involved in the management of the Severn Estuary from planners to port authorities, fishermen to farmers and importantly, local communities. Hosted by Cardiff University’s School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, SEP has successfully secured funding for a number of flagship projects. Responsible to the Partnership Manager, you will play a key role in contributing to the development and successful delivery of a variety of these projects, with particular focus on the exciting ‘Litter Free Coast & Sea Somerset’ project, a community campaign which aims to reduce marine and beach litter and protect bathing water quality in Somerset
Key Duties
• Collaborate with SEP team members and project partners in order to develop clear stakeholder engagement plans, campaigns and other deliverables for SEP projects
• Coordinate engagement activities and events within the Severn Estuary Partnership’s area, including the annual Severn Estuary Forum, using judgement and creativity to suggest innovative communication mechanisms where appropriate, in order to contribute towards the sustainable management of the Severn Estuary
•Establish working relationships and develop appropriate communication links with key external stakeholders and project partners in order to organise, facilitate and participate in working groups, project meetings and workshops.
• Undertake a variety of administrative duties to support the Partnership, including the maintenance of the SEP website and contact database, production of the monthly SEP e-newsletter and social media updates
• Gather and analyse data to inform engagement activities, identify trends and patterns in data and assist in the evaluation of the engagement programme and create reports as appropriate
• Instruct and guide the input of project volunteers and students on a day-to-day basis
• Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties
• Abide by University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity
• Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role, such as contributing to and participating in Cardiff University’s EARTH outreach activities
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