Estates and Community Assistant

The Land Trust; Warrington; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job description

Term: Permanent, Full Time 36 hours p/w
Location: Birchwood Office, Warrington
Salary: Up to £25,500 pa

26.5 days holiday per year (pro rata), increasing with service, plus Bank Holidays

• A salary sacrifice pension scheme with the Trust matching up to 6%.
• Business travel costs reimbursed.
• Flexi time, Employee Assistance Programme, Healthcare cash plan.

About the role:

The Land Trust is seeking an Estates and Community Assistant to assist the Estates and Community Officer with the day-to-day management of the Warrington Portfolio and to take the lead in the delivery of activities to maximise our charitable objectives on Land Trust sites. This will involve working with the community who live and work around Land Trust sites, Land Trust staff, the landscape contractor, and external organisations. The role will cover three main categories – Estates, Community Engagement, and working with the Communications and Marketing Team.

The post holder will be line managed by the Estates and Community Officer but will also work with the Estate Manager North West.

Do you have:

• Experience of delivering community engagement, volunteer, and/or training activities.
• Confidence working with a range of people and groups and the ability to build and manage working relationships across all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• IT literate with proven skills in using MS Office packages.
• Knowledge of and interest in the environment and/or open spaces for public benefit.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations.

If so we’d like to hear from you!

Other relevant information:

• Based at the Land Trust office, Birchwood, with regular site attendance.
• The post holder is required to act flexibly and undertake other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the post as discussed with the Estate and Community Officer.
• Working outside.
• Some evenings, weekend, and bank holiday working.
• Visits to other Land Trust sites and offices.
• The post holder will be required to travel by car and public transport as necessary to fulfil their role effectively. Note some sites are remote and not accessible by public transport.
• The post holder will have a current valid driving licence.
• The role will require a DBS check.

APPLICATIONS

To discuss the role further please contact Mary Breeze, Community Engagement Assistant - 07392 260215.

We are not accepting agencies currently.

For full information including the full job description, please visit our opportunities page on our website.

Applicants should send a CV and covering letter to: [e-mail].

Closing date for applications: Midday on Thursday 8th May 2025

Interviews will take place in person on Friday 16th May 2025