This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK Overseas Territories team as a project coordinator on a three year contract and work on some of the RSPB’s most impactful conservation projects. You would, in particular, support work on two of the world's most remote inhabited islands: Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic, and the Pitcairn Islands in the South Pacific. Reporting to and working with the Project Manager, this post holder would help support delivery across these projects, ensuring activities are completed on time, to budget and with appropriate reporting. The ability to work effectively and in full collaboration with our on-island partners is crucial, so we are looking for someone with excellent communication and listening skills who is a natural team player, as maintaining positive relations is crucial to our long-term conservation success. We are also looking for someone who is highly organised, with excellent time management skills and the ability to turn their hand to a wide range of activities under time pressure. This could entail everything from workshop planning to marine equipment purchasing, blog-writing to steering group co-ordination, report preparation to budget management. The projects are highly varied, and the officer will need to maintain momentum and delivery across them. Finally, an aptitude for writing reports and communication materials is a particular plus. One significant part of this role will be supporting the planning for a rat eradication project on the Pitcairn Islands, scheduled for 2028. As part of this, there will be substantial logistical planning required for an expedition to the islands in 2026. Essential: Proven experience delivering conservation project actions Experience of writing reports Ability to produce clear written communications Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to find creative solutions Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances Proven time management and organisational skills Attention to detail An ability to work well in a cross-functional project team Competent IT user Desirable: Knowledge of Tristan da Cunha and the UK Overseas Territories Experience of working in partnership with small island communities Knowledge of Invasive Alien Species and Biosecurity Experience of organising training events, workshops or facilitated discussions and meetings Experience of producing written materials, newsletters and similar project related communications Experience of budget management Additional Information This is a 3 Year Fixed-Term role for 37.5 hours per week. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term. We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from Monday 14th July 2025. For further information please contact [email protected] As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.