Project Development Officer - Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve

Durlston Country Park NNR is owned and managed by Dorset County Council for people and wildlife.
DCC has received a development grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Parks for People funding stream to develop a portfolio of projects that will identify, revitalise and celebrate the Pleasure Grounds for nature and community.

DCC is seeking an experienced Project Officer to develop a £1million Round 2 application for submission in autumn 2017 to implement this exciting project.

Supported by the Project Leader, Steering Group, Working Groups, Project Manager, Rangers and Stakeholders, the Project Officer will:

•    Produce the HLF Round 2 application including the Activity Plan and Fundraising Plan
•    Co-ordinate production of the Project Management Plan
•    Co-ordinate production of an Interpretation Plan and the Management and Maintenance plan
•    Co-ordinate project work of Working Groups, Consultants, Volunteers and Staff
•    Help the Project Team define management objectives and activity outcomes
•    Contribute to research, consultation and development of relationships with partners and stakeholders
•    Consult with new audiences and support the Project Team to define target audiences  
•    Assist in developing Pilot Projects
•    Contribute creatively to proposals
•    Contribute to recording and monitoring of budgets
•    Contribute to the Risk Register

Temporary accommodation on-site may be available and some weekend and evening working may be required.
For more information please contact Ali Tuckey (Project Leader) 01929 424443 www.durlston.co.uk

Closing Date: 14th August 2016

Please note Dorset County Council does not accept CV’s in place of an application form as we require the same range of information from all our candidates.

For further information and to apply please visit www.dorsetforyou.com/jobs or ring the application hotline on (01305) 228535

We value diversity and welcome applications from all parts of the community.