Location
Home-based with a focus on the Stobswell West area of Dundee, with opportunities to support related work across the city.

Hours
Full-Time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary
£27,123 per annum

About the Role
RSPB Scotland is collaborating with services and communities across Dundee to celebrate the migration of people and species, with a mission to create a nature-rich city that everyone can enjoy. As the Community Engagement Officer, you will explore the next phase of Arrivals and Departures, a city-wide project focused on the movement of both people and wildlife. You will work with communities to enhance local nature spaces and share stories of belonging, creating welcoming spaces that cross cultures, species, and seasons. Your work will lead to improved greenspace in at least one ward area, co-created with local residents and community services, as well as permanent installations in three public spaces in the city, celebrating key migratory species and our connection to them. Main responsibilities include delivering hands-on conservation and habitat creation activities, coordinating creative community engagement activities, supporting a volunteer programme, building relationships with community organisations, and contributing to communications and evaluation.

Experience
Experience engaging the public and partners through events or activities. Experience working collaboratively with community groups to drive project goals. Experience working with and supporting volunteers.

About you
A motivated and community-minded individual with basic knowledge of UK urban wildlife and an awareness of wildlife gardening. Ability to motivate and communicate clearly with a wide range of people. Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively. Confidence to work creatively and under own initiative.

Qualifications
Competent IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office). Knowledge of basic Health and Safety procedures including risk assessment for workshops and events. Knowledge of and/or experience with Dundee is desirable. Familiarity with creative community engagement or placemaking approaches is also a plus.