Senior Project Officer - The Conservation Volunteers

Scotlink; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused environmental charity is seeking a Senior Project Officer to join their team in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The role involves maintaining community woodlands, engaging with local residents, and delivering programs that connect people with nature. The candidate should have experience in community projects, a full driving licence, and the ability to work with diverse groups. This permanent position offers part-time hours and the possibility of home working.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing community projects or similar roles.
• Full driving licence is required for using a company vehicle.
• Ability to deliver engaging activities for the community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain community woodland sites to ensure they are safe and welcoming.
• Engage with local communities to promote use and management of green spaces.
• Deliver a dynamic programme of activities and events.

Skills

Community engagement

Site maintenance

Event planning

Job description

Based in South Yorkshire
18 hours per week
Salary: £25,226.20 (FTE) per annum
ID Number: 297

The Conservation Volunteers connects people together to protect and restore nature.

About the role:

We are looking for someone to join our team in South Yorkshire to help us care for some wonderful community woodlands. TCV, in partnership with the Land Trust, engage local communities in the use and management of 465 ha of green spaces across South Yorkshire.

You will play a key role in maintaining our sites and engaging with the community. As a vital member of our team, you will ensure our sites are safe, welcoming, and well-presented through hands‑on maintenance and by delivering a dynamic programme of activities and events.

This Senior Project Officer role is a permanent role, based from our office in Doncaster although some home working may be possible.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If you would like to discuss your requirements further please contact the People Team via [e-mail] by telephone on 01302 388883. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

We are The Conservation Volunteers.

Our vision is Better Nature For All.

Our mission is to connect people together to protect and restore nature, delivering lasting benefits for both.

Since 1959, The Conservation Volunteers has been a charity creating opportunities for people to create, improve and care for nature in the green spaces around them across the UK.

Our variety of projects cover a bit of everything involving nature. Volunteers muddy their boots in parks, community gardens, woodland, sites of special scientific interest, nature reserves, schools and hospital grounds, helping create a glorious network of protected green space across the UK.

This work connects people with nature, and that connection delivers powerful results. Join in, feel good.

A full driving licence is required as the post holder has use of a company vehicle.

This post is subject to an enhanced CRC check/a CRC check.

For further information and to apply, please visit www.tcv.org.uk. Alternatively, email [e-mail] or call 01302 388878.

Closing date for completed applications: 30th January 2026

Interview date: week commencing 9th February 2026 at: Bullrush Office – Doncaster

Return completed application form to [e-mail]