EKN is an award-winning and trusted source of knowledge and expertise for everyone with a role in improving the environment of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Through our events, resources, advice and communications, we benefit the work of a wide range of people. They range from volunteers in small local environmental projects to representatives of large organisations whose primary focus is not land, water or nature. Our membership, which is free and open to all, comprises 3,500 people across the UK. EKN’s job is to help them harness the value of the natural environment for everyone’s well-being and prosperity. We are a registered charity and a social enterprise, with three staff and plans to recruit more. Learn more about us.

The role

EKN is seeking to appoint a part-time co-ordinator to enable shared learning on nature finance. The post-holder will be focused on nature finance in Northern Ireland, and will need to be based in this jurisdiction. The role will be hosted by Northern Ireland Environment Link. The role will also involve supporting EKN’s UK-wide work to support the development of nature finance.

The role will be for a fixed term of one year, with the possibility of renewal depending on the impact achieved through the role and funding opportunities. We expect the post-holder to work two or three days per week (contracted for 15 to 22.5 hours).

Find out more

We are inviting expressions of interest, with a view to interviews in May 2024

For further particulars, please contact us at naturefinance@ecosystemsknowledge.net.