Shellfish Engagement Officer

Contract: Full-time, 35 hoursSalary: Up to £26,000 based on experienceLocation: Home-based in the Firth-of-Forth or East Lothian regionClosing: Sunday 13 March 2022Interviews: Week of 21 March 2022We are looking for you to join us in our amazing partnership project, Restoration Forth, which is aiming to restore seagrass and oyster reefs to the Firth of Forth area. Working closely with local communities, the restoration of these two species will enhance the coastal and marine environment of the Forth, support nature-based solutions to address climate change and create opportunities for local people to reconnect with the sea. Your part will be to join us as an Engagement Officer to support the delivery of outreach activities promoting the project and our wider campaigns and conservation goals. A variety of activities will bring the project to life for young people, adult learners, families or community groups and local businesses. You’ll be part of the programme design, and a key piece in its successful delivery.Your committed interest in communicating marine conservation will enthuse and motivate people to support the conservation aims. Our network of volunteers are our local ambassadors, they provide vital support for campaigns, conservation work, membership and fundraising initiatives, encouraging the active participation in enjoying and protecting the future of our seas, shores and wildlife.What you’ll need– Demonstrable experience of recruiting and working with volunteers- Strong organisational skills to deliver a range of events that happen smoothly and efficiently, and fit to the budget- The confidence to address groups in information or training sessions- The knowledge and ability to explain marine issues and concepts to a variety of audiences in innovative ways- A desire to inspire and educate young people and some skills or experience in delivering sessions tailored to them in a range of settingsGot what it takes?– The role is home-based so you will be independently motivated and have easy access to the region – confidence travelling and reliable and frequent access to transport- Excellent communication and presentation skills that inspire and engage including delivery of education sessions to young people- Able to manage the setting up/packing down of event equipment (e.g. gazebos, boxes of leaflets)Working with us: – Takes a people-centric approach, is a problem-solver and supports others- Enjoys working with a team of passionate advocates for our ocean and the environment- We are looking for people who share our values, but who also contribute their own perspectives and experiences to add to our knowledge and our cultureWhat we need to seeFor your motivation statement, we are looking for you to tell us how your experience meets the role requirements. Please refer closely to both the job description and the person specification when completing this. Your cover letter should include examples of your work or experience which gives evidence of how you meet the job criteria and person specification and what skills you bring which would make you successful in the role. Your motivation statement should also let us know what inspired you to apply for this role with us – tell us what it is about our work that attracted you to the organisation and the position.We find that stronger applications have this statement – to give yourself the best opportunity for this role, please ensure you include it. No need to write pages, one side of A4 would be perfect, two would be more than enough so try to limit yourself.We understand that the application process can be difficult if you have a condition or disability that you live with. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to shine during your application process, so please let us know what we can do to accommodate you. Selection processIf you’re invited to an interview, you may be requested to prepare a task in advance or take part in a group activity as part of the assessment process -we’ll let you have all the details in the invitation to interview. We will also invite you to talk to us about any reasonable adjustments which would support you in fully taking part in the interview process.The legal bitIf you’re successful, all offers of employment are conditional, subject to the following:- We are not licensed to issue work permits so you must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK and will have to present original documents if invited for interview. Information on what you’ll need to show will be provided as part of the invitation to attend an interview, but you can read more on the Home Office UK Border Agency website: UK Visas and Immigration- Receipt of two references which are satisfactory to MCS- Your driving licence and insurance, as using a vehicle will be an integral part of your role- This role requires a PVG Disclosure Scotland/Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment processOur CommitmentEveryone can expect to be treated with consideration and respect and MCS is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all. Good working relationships release the full potential, creativity, and productivity of everyone, in an atmosphere where everyone can learn and work without prejudice, discrimination, harassment or violence.We are committed to developing a team which is reflective of our society and which can offer insight and views that influence our work. We are particularly interested in applications from groups which are under-represented in marine, environmental and charity sectors.Registered Charity No: 1004005 (England and Wales) SC037480 (Scotland).So, if you’re interested in joining us as a Shellfish Engagement Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.