Field Officer at Live Here Love Here

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Aug, 26

Salary

27416.0

Posted On

25 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Education, Workshop Delivery, Environmental Surveying, Data Gathering, Report Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Conservation, Biodiversity Assessment, Microsoft 365, Event Planning, Community Engagement, Project Delivery

Industry

Description

General information Reporting to Senior Executive Job Purpose Provide community/school-based support, events and workshops, and perform environmental surveys and assessments across all of Live Here Love Here’s environmental programmes Business Hours Flexible business hours 8am - 6pm. Core hours 10am - 4pm Location Field-based Council area; based in Antrim and Newtownabbey, at times there will be NI wide travel You must already hold a permit to work in UK/NI if you do not live in UK Hours per week 37.5 (see below) Salary £27,416 per annum Term Permanent (subject to funding) Application window Applications close 10am Thursday 11th June 2026. Interviews in person, in Belfast on 25th June Purpose of role Field Officers work with and support a range of stakeholders, from teachers and community leaders to national beach operators. The role will involve the delivery of environmental education workshops, to a variety of settings, planning and facilitating events, engaging with community groups, and undertaking environmental assessments and surveys in a range of locations including beaches, streets, schools, parks and businesses. These roles have been specifically developed to be ‘on the ground’ supporting communities across Northern Ireland (information on the mileage policy can be requested from info@liveherelovehere.org). To ensure accurate reporting to our funders, administrative and reporting duties are integral to the role, therefore, Field Officers will have home/office base time allocated to the completion of this task. Duties and expected outcomes Community/School Based Promote, build relationships with, and provide support to a range of stakeholders on various programmes and areas of work, including practical environmental projects, to meet strategic targets. Deliver high quality interactive and engaging workshops and training Carry out audits and assessments against internal guidelines and standards Participate in planning the successful delivery of events (this can include weekend and evening work for certain campaigns) Assist in the development of workshops and resources Work to departmental timelines, budgets, tolerances and reporting requirements Completion of accurate and timely reporting of data and information required by each department Completion of other administrative duties as required, complying with LHLH operating policies and procedures Certification assessment Successfully complete all training required to deliver surveys and assessments in line with the expected standards Complete surveys across a number of Live Here Love Here’s programmes including the Northern Ireland Marine Litter Survey and Borough Cleanliness Survey Ensure quality standards are maintained, completing assessments as required Maintain accurate and thorough records of all work undertaken for reporting requirements General duties Communicate professionally and effectively to a variety of audiences To develop and maintain close communications with team members to ensure the maximum flow of information, understanding and ideas To familiarise, develop and adhere to all internal policies and procedures Respond to all general enquiries Participate in training to ensure all aspects of the Field Officer role is carried out to a high standard Create social media content as and when required in line with company guidelines and standards This is not to be viewed as an exhaustive list of duties, rather, the key elements of the expected workload of the Field Officer Person Specification Qualifications, skills and experience Essential A third level degree level qualification, or at least three years’ demonstrable equivalent experience One year’s experience of project/programme delivery, to include workshop and/or training delivery One year’s experience of data gathering and reporting Compile high quality written reports Experience of practical conservation/biodiversity Full current driving licence Competency is the use of Microsoft 365 programmes Desirable Experience of environmental surveys Knowledge & Understanding Essential Knowledge of environmental issues and activities in a Northern Ireland context Knowledge of conservation skills and local biodiversity Personal Qualities Essential Effective and professional verbal and written communication Ability to be flexible, innovative and problem solving General The person appointed will be field based, with a requirement to travel NI-wide on occasion. They will work in a collaborative manner with all other Live Here Love Here team members. IT support is provided for all staff to enable them to be efficient and effective in their work. Live Here Love Here operates flexible office hours between 8am and 6pm, with core hours between 10am and 4pm. Your normal days of work will be Monday to Friday, but this is an important role in a small organisation and, given the nature of the work, on occasion you may be required to operate outside of your normal working hours. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP Live Here Love Here is a community focussed organisation with a commitment to reducing its impact on the planet. A key approach in achieving this is through Carbon Literacy training for all employees. This programme, delivered in partnership with the Carbon Literacy Project, raises awareness about the climate change challenge that we all face as well as the commitments we can make to behaviour change that will help reduce emissions. New employees will be expected to attend Carbon Literacy training as part of their induction process and contribute to an ongoing dialogue within the organisation about how we can reduce our carbon impact and improve levels of sustainability. AUTHORITY: All staff are expected to: Commission work only in line with company procedures and always obtain best value. Refer any media interest or potential news stories to their line manager. Operate within the organisation’s policies and procedures at all times. Only commission marketing channels (especially print) in line with those agreed by the Chief Executive. About us Live Here Love Here is an independent charity established in 2000. Through education, engagement and empowerment, we seek to inspire change by connecting people to nature. Activities include: Community Engagement is a positive, people-powered campaign that encourages volunteers to appreciate and care for their local areas through regular clean-ups, biodiversity and community gardening projects. Some of the key Community Engagement programmes are Adopt A Spot, The BIG Spring Clean and Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds. Environmental Education that focuses on educating children, young people, communities and businesses on environmental issues and inspiring climate action. This includes Eco-Schools and the 30 Under 30 Northern Ireland Climate Change Makers programmes. Local Environmental Quality work that recognises and rewards well managed green and blue spaces across Northern Ireland, particularly through the Green Flag for Parks and Outdoor Spaces, Blue Flag for Beaches and Marinas, and Seaside Awards.

Responsibilities

Deliver environmental education workshops and facilitate community events to support various environmental programmes. Conduct environmental surveys and assessments across diverse locations while maintaining accurate data reporting for funders.