About the role
Want to work in a dynamic team that works with coastal stakeholders and local coastal communities along the Dorset coast? Have knowledge and passion of coast and marine topics as well as exceptional project coordination skills? If you have answered yes to those questions, then there is an exciting job opportunity to join Dorset Coast Forum as a Project Officer. What you will be doing The Project Officer, as part of the Dorset Coast Forum (DCF) team, is responsible for working in collaboration with DCF members, authorities, and external stakeholders on subjects relating to economic, environmental, and social matters in regard to the Dorset coast. You will develop and lead several projects, working alongside partners and coastal communities. Your work will involve organizing and facilitating community and stakeholder engagement events and activities, whilst also communicating updates with project partners and the wider public. Current key assignments include developing a new partnership project for Marine Nature Recovery in Dorset and delivery of community and stakeholder engagement for a coastal change project in Charmouth. About you We are looking for great communicators. Someone who has knowledge of coastal matters but also enjoys delivering and working collaboratively with coastal communities and stakeholders to achieve effective outcomes. The post will involve delivering several projects simultaneously; therefore, candidates should have excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritize with changing parameters. You will have excellent communication and project management skills and experience and knowledge of stakeholder and community engagement. It is also desirable that candidates applying for the post have knowledge of marine nature recovery, natural capital approaches, and coastal change. Further Information
This post is full-time (37 hours per week) fixed-term contract for 24 months, to be reviewed before the end of the contract and possibly extended depending on project funding. We welcome applications from candidates seeking reduced hours, with a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week, to ensure the role’s requirements can be effectively carried out. The Officer will be expected to travel to meetings and events, so should have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. This may occasionally include ad-hoc attendance at evening and/or weekend meetings and events. If you have any questions about the position or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Dorset Coast Forum Coordinator, Toni Powell, on 01305 224771, or email
toni.powell@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk . Deadline for applications: Wednesday 8th January. Interviews to be held on Thursday 16th January (TBC). About Us
We’re passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work, and visit. Working for us should be no exception. At Dorset Council we: provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents have ambitious aspirations are excited about our future care about Dorset and all the people who live here know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success You will: have access to
a range of employee benefits be part of an organization that supports each other to grow and succeed have access to a range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organization. We recognize that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives, and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities.
We have a commitment to equality
and welcome applications from everyone. We are
proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role. We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments. We also look for applicants who share
our commitment to our behaviours . We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. This role is UK based, and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.
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Want to work in a dynamic team that works with coastal stakeholders and local coastal communities along the Dorset coast? Have knowledge and passion of coast and marine topics as well as exceptional project coordination skills? If you have answered yes to those questions, then there is an exciting job opportunity to join Dorset Coast Forum as a Project Officer. What you will be doing The Project Officer, as part of the Dorset Coast Forum (DCF) team, is responsible for working in collaboration with DCF members, authorities, and external stakeholders on subjects relating to economic, environmental, and social matters in regard to the Dorset coast. You will develop and lead several projects, working alongside partners and coastal communities. Your work will involve organizing and facilitating community and stakeholder engagement events and activities, whilst also communicating updates with project partners and the wider public. Current key assignments include developing a new partnership project for Marine Nature Recovery in Dorset and delivery of community and stakeholder engagement for a coastal change project in Charmouth. About you We are looking for great communicators. Someone who has knowledge of coastal matters but also enjoys delivering and working collaboratively with coastal communities and stakeholders to achieve effective outcomes. The post will involve delivering several projects simultaneously; therefore, candidates should have excellent project management skills and the ability to prioritize with changing parameters. You will have excellent communication and project management skills and experience and knowledge of stakeholder and community engagement. It is also desirable that candidates applying for the post have knowledge of marine nature recovery, natural capital approaches, and coastal change. Further Information
This post is full-time (37 hours per week) fixed-term contract for 24 months, to be reviewed before the end of the contract and possibly extended depending on project funding. We welcome applications from candidates seeking reduced hours, with a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week, to ensure the role’s requirements can be effectively carried out. The Officer will be expected to travel to meetings and events, so should have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. This may occasionally include ad-hoc attendance at evening and/or weekend meetings and events. If you have any questions about the position or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Dorset Coast Forum Coordinator, Toni Powell, on 01305 224771, or email
toni.powell@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk . Deadline for applications: Wednesday 8th January. Interviews to be held on Thursday 16th January (TBC). About Us
We’re passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work, and visit. Working for us should be no exception. At Dorset Council we: provide more than 450 services to over 300,000 residents have ambitious aspirations are excited about our future care about Dorset and all the people who live here know that all roles make a difference and that our employees are key to our success You will: have access to
a range of employee benefits be part of an organization that supports each other to grow and succeed have access to a range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression We are challenging ourselves to become a more diverse and inclusive organization. We recognize that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives, and backgrounds will bring real strength to the council and our communities.
We have a commitment to equality
and welcome applications from everyone. We are
proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
We offer an interview to everyone who declares a disability and meets the essential criteria for the role. We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments. We also look for applicants who share
our commitment to our behaviours . We will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. This role is UK based, and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.
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