To act as the main point of contact and support for UU catchment staff and local stakeholders. To act as the main point of contact with the community around Ennerdale Bridge. Any outcomes and actions will be directed by the Project Steering Group to ensure they meet the objectives of the compensatory measures package. To liaise with Regulators and stakeholders including UU, NE, EA, the Wild Ennerdale Partnership and landowners where appropriate. To engage with UU stakeholder management and other relevant NGO organisations to maintain consistent messages. To liaise with West Cumbria Rivers Trust’s Education Officer on school sessions and outreach sessions happening in the catchment. To support other physical and research measures as required. Working relationships Post holder reports to: Director of West Cumbria Rivers Trust Project Steering The project officer shall attend monthly update meetings with United Utilities along with Project Steering Group (PSG) meetings and Research Measures PSGs to inform planning of required management. Other key working relationships: Lake District National Park Authority; Farmers; Angling Clubs; The Rivers Trust; Cumbria County Council; Copeland Borough Council; National Trust; Wild Ennerdale; Woodland Trust; Forestry Commission, Riparian owners/tenants and the local community. Personal Attributes and Skills Applicants should: Have a keen interest and passion for the environment and in particular freshwater mussels; Be well organised and reliable, able to work to deadlines and pressure; Have strong people skills and the ability to share knowledge and skills with others; Be team oriented, and enjoy working with a wide cross section of the community; Possess excellent organisational skills and the ability to inspire, motivate and work in co-operation with others; Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to engage the local community and volunteers and promote project work; and Be able to help support volunteers, partners and other organisations. Essential Requirements A degree in an environmental related discipline;
To act as the main point of contact and support for UU catchment staff and local stakeholders. To act as the main point of contact with the community around Ennerdale Bridge. Any outcomes and actions will be directed by the Project Steering Group to ensure they meet the objectives of the compensatory measures package. To liaise with Regulators and stakeholders including UU, NE, EA, the Wild Ennerdale Partnership and landowners where appropriate. To engage with UU stakeholder management and other relevant NGO organisations to maintain consistent messages. To liaise with West Cumbria Rivers Trust’s Education Officer on school sessions and outreach sessions happening in the catchment. To support other physical and research measures as required. Working relationships Post holder reports to: Director of West Cumbria Rivers Trust Project Steering The project officer shall attend monthly update meetings with United Utilities along with Project Steering Group (PSG) meetings and Research Measures PSGs to inform planning of required management. Other key working relationships: Lake District National Park Authority; Farmers; Angling Clubs; The Rivers Trust; Cumbria County Council; Copeland Borough Council; National Trust; Wild Ennerdale; Woodland Trust; Forestry Commission, Riparian owners/tenants and the local community. Personal Attributes and Skills Applicants should: Have a keen interest and passion for the environment and in particular freshwater mussels; Be well organised and reliable, able to work to deadlines and pressure; Have strong people skills and the ability to share knowledge and skills with others; Be team oriented, and enjoy working with a wide cross section of the community; Possess excellent organisational skills and the ability to inspire, motivate and work in co-operation with others; Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to engage the local community and volunteers and promote project work; and Be able to help support volunteers, partners and other organisations. Essential Requirements A degree in an environmental related discipline;
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