Community Engagement Officer (Fermanagh) Peace Plus NatureReference: JUL20266568Location: RSPB Northern Ireland Working across the Fermanagh regionContract: 37 monthsHours:Full-time, 37.5 hours per weekSalary: £27,123 – £28,956 Per AnnumBenefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days’ Annual Leave (pro-rata)
The RSPB is seeking a passionate and skilled Community Engagement Officer to help deliver an inspiring community-based conservation education programme as part of the PeacePlus Nature project. Working across the Fermanagh region, this full-time role will be at the heart of engaging diverse communities across landscapes, supporting environmental action through transformative, hands-on experiences. You will work closely with schools, youth and community organisations, landowners, and local authorities to deliver education sessions, site visits, volunteer opportunities and training activities.
PeacePlus Nature is an ambitious €20.8 million programme that brings together nine partners to tackle the decline in priority species and habitats in Northern Ireland, and the border counties of Ireland.
The project, supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), will work to restore blanket bog, lowland wet grassland and limestone grassland and priority species from breeding waders to Marsh Fritillary Butterfly. RSPB NI in partnership with BirdWatch Ireland, Butterfly Conservation, Monaghan County Council, River Blackwater Catchment Trust, Truagh Development Association, Lough Neagh Partnership, NI Water and An Taisce, will work to deliver this.
PEACEPLUS is a cross-border funding Programme supported by the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland administration.
Whats the role about?
You will deliver RSPB NIs engagement activity as part of this project; co-creating and delivering inspiring conservation experiences, building strong partnerships, and nurturing and upskilling the next generation of environmental leaders. If you believe in the power of people to protect wildlife, are driven to inspire meaningful change and empower young people and communities to become champions for nature, this could be the role for you.
Were looking for individuals with proven experience in community engagement – particularly with young people – excellent communication and teamwork skills, and a background in co-designing and delivering impactful engagement or training programmes. Youll have knowledge of species and practical conservation as well as experience working with diverse community (ideally cross-border) groups. If youre passionate about connecting people with nature and want to be part of a high-impact, forward-thinking project, wed love to hear from you.
This post will:
- Support delivery of the RSPBs PeacePlus Nature engagement programme
- Build and maintain relationships with partners within the project and externally
- Support creation and delivery of training/upskilling activities including creation of resources
- Support the roll-out of an Environmental Leaders Programme
- Support creation of educational and engagement resources, including a Volunteer Skills Passport
- Deliver a series of education sessions, site visits, and volunteer opportunities
- Collate information and report on community impact
- Provide activities that support the wider aims of the PeacePlus Nature project
Essential skills, knowledge, & experience
- Experience in community engagement – with the ability to build trust, listen actively and work collaboratively with a wide range of people.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills – able to communicate clearly, adapt style to different audiences and contribute positively to team working.
- Experience developing and delivering engagement programmes – including training, workshops or learning activities that are accessible and inclusive.
- Knowledge of species conservation – or a willingness to develop understanding of conservation principles, ecological issues and best practice.
- Experience working with diverse community groups – ideally including cross-border or multi-community collaboration, with sensitivity to different cultures, perspectives and lived experiences
Additional Information
This role will be based in Fermanagh and will require travel in rural areas where public transport is not available. We envisage that the successful candidate will hold a full driving licence that is valid in the UK and access to a suitably insured vehicle.
This is a fixed-term roles for up to 37 months, full-time for 37.5 hours per week. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.
Closing date: 18:30, Wednesday 5th August 2026We are looking to conduct interviews for this position as soon as possible.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on natures side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
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As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
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