Community Empowerment Officer (Oswestry Depave) Salary £30,000 Shrewsbury / Oswestry area, Shropshire - Hybrid 35 hours per week Fixed Term Contract - until March 2027 Closing date: Thursday 27th February Interviews: Thursday March 6th (morning) Shropshire Wildlife Trusts Oswestry Depave project is looking for a dynamic Community Empowerment Officer to develop, coordinate and manage community depaving projects from start to finish. The Community Empowerment Officer will engage with local communities and Oswestry Town Council to lead and coordinate community-centred design processes, report on progress and assist in the development of new funding proposals. Supported by the multi-disciplinary Landscape Recovery Department, the officer will also oversee and coordinate contractors and spearhead design and permitting. Depave aims to empower communities to adapt to climate change through urban re-greening. The removal of impervious surfaces will reduce stormwater pollution and increase the amount of urban space available for habitat and wildlife. Delivery will provide evidence and learning that can be both transferable and expandable in line with the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) and River Severn Partnership (RSP) objectives. Our office is based in Shrewsbury and the project based in the Oswestry area, Shropshire. You will work on a hybrid basis but you will need to be able to travel to Oswestry on a regular basis. What we''re looking for: You ..... full job details .....