Outreach and Engagement 'Geoanimator'

Role Responsibility

The Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty & Parc Naturel Regional des Caps et Marais d’Opale have jointly established the Cross-Channel Geopark, and are pursuing UNESCO Global Geopark status. 

We are seeking a 'geoanimator' who will engage a diverse range of audiences with the Cross-Channel Geopark and develop strong grassroots support for the project in the Kent Downs and neighbouring urban areas. You will focus on engaging diverse audiences in the Geopark programme, through working with a wide range of stakeholders, including: schools, partner organisations, our scientific committee, and community groups. You will direct these audiences towards new and existing geopark events, activities and resources, some of which you will develop and deliver. You will also support the Kent Downs AONB Communications Manager to ensure effective communications around the USAC / Cross-Channel Geopark project. 

This post is subject to a Standard Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Contact Details

Greg Taylor - UNESCO Sites Across the Channel Project Officer
greg.taylor@kentdowns.org.uk
07940750226

About the Company

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and faiths, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.