Thursday 23 April 2009

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION

The post holder will be responsible for representing both the RYA and BMF through The Green Blue project to a range of external and internal audiences. They will be expected to develop partnerships which forward the aims of the project and to use their knowledge of environmental and boating issues to persuade organisations and individuals to support the aims of the programme.

They will be responsible for originating project materials, organising events and working in partnership with interested organisations to deliver demonstration projects. The Development Officer will also be responsible for keeping the website up to date and producing regular e-newsletters.

The post holder will have a key involvement in influencing the target audiences through the use of volunteers and regular interaction with industry, clubs and teaching establishments and their members including awareness raising in the form of presentations.

The role will require remote management of volunteers (approximately 20 across th UK).

Full time post. Based at RYA House in Hamble, Hampshire with frequent travel within the UK.

For more information on the Green Blue please visit www.thegreenblue.org.uk. To download the job description visit www.rya.org.uk , 'About Us', 'Job Vacancies'.

Closing date: Friday 8th August 2008

The Green Blue is supported by the Crown Estate, SNH, SEPA, CCW, EAW, EA and MDL Marinas.

SALARY

Salary range - £20,000 rising to £22,280

For further information and to apply click on the link below:
http://www.marineresources.co.uk/development_officer__vacancy_filled.htm