Eden Project

Country Manager (Wales) Part time 26.25 hours per week (0.7 FTE) Funded role, fixed term until the end of June 2027 From £24,500pa pro-rata. £35,000pa full time equivalent Eden Project is an educational charity with a UK-wide community outreach programme that supports positive action for people and planet. We’re hiring a Wales Country Manager to lead delivery of Eden Project’s campaigns in Wales specifically The Big Lunch—growing awareness, participation and impact through strong partnerships, campaigning and community engagement. What you’ll be doing - Lead strategy, delivery and evaluation of The Big Lunch programme in Wales (The Big Lunch, Month of Community and the Network) against agreed outcomes. - Deliver Wales-focused campaign activity with PR/Comms colleagues, including proactive social media. - Build partnerships across Wales (businesses, funders, government, councils and community organisations) to raise profile, secure support and increase participation. - Gather case studies and evidence of impact from across Wales to support evaluation and reporting. - Represent Eden Project and The Big Lunch publicly, promoting participation and fundraising opportunities where appropriate. - Support programme delivery through research, materials development, record-keeping and budget tracking in line with Eden policies. About you - Level 3 / A Level (or equivalent) education with strong literacy and numeracy. - Significant experience in a similar role delivering programmes across multiple areas, with associated marketing/comms/PR (ideally charity/community sector). - Strong campaign and relationship management skills; able to engage diverse stakeholders and audiences. - Good understanding of community challenges in Wales and the political, cultural and societal context. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confident public speaking. - Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office) and experience using a CRM system. - Able to work independently, manage competing priorities and make sound decisions. - Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel across Wales/UK (including occasional overnight stays). - Welsh speaker desirable but not essential Role details - Home-based, with lone working (you’ll need a suitable space to work effectively) - Regular travel across Wales and occasional UK travel; some evening/weekend working to support communities and events - You’ll be part of a supportive, passionate UK-wide team, with offices at the Eden Project in Cornwall The closing date for this role is 27th April 2026 Appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK Our commitment: Eden Project is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and volunteers. We welcome applications from all sections of the community Job title: Country Manager Job family: Engagement, Learning and Entertainment Job ref: Job family definition Roles within the Engagement, Learning and Entertainment job family focus upon the Eden experience, providing activities, learning programmes, encounters and events, which engage, inspire and entertain, thus enhancing individuals understanding, experience, skills and enjoyment. Role purpose Eden Project is an educational charity with a unique community outreach programme which demonstrates engagement, positive action for people and planet and the creation of real social capital on a mass scale. The post holder will act as a front line ambassador, leading the development and campaign delivery for The Big Lunch and Month of Community within one or more UK nations (Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales) as part of a UK wide programme. The post holder leads on developing an in-Nation strategy to embed The Big Lunch, our flagship initiative, in the minds of the public, media, partners and leaders in the community sector. The role holder will be responsible for increasing audience awareness, participation and engagement in Nation and also for helping to establish The Big Lunch as a fundraising opportunity and the Eden Project as a potential recipient. Key accountabilities - Manage the strategic planning, delivery and evaluation of The Big Lunch Programme including but not limited to The Big Lunch, Month of Community and the network across the specified UK nation/s to drive awareness and participation to new heights and ensure delivery against all Programme outcomes and objectives. - Support the delivery of the annual UK PR and Communications campaign by working hand in hand with PR colleagues to identify local resources or agencies to raise awareness of key initiatives and encourage people to participate within the nation, tailoring messaging as appropriate. Engage in proactive social media activity to support the campaign and increase our reach and attract significant numbers of new followers and work with them to encourage additional participation in The Big Lunch. - Develop and implement events in-country to provide a vibrant landscape of activity for participants. Supporting Community Engagement colleagues and the UK wide network through the delivery of on line and in person events and activities ensuring access for all the nations participants. Support awareness and recruitment for these events. - Develop and maintain key strategic relationships to raise the profile of Eden Project outreach initiatives and encourage involvement and endorsement of The Big Lunch, The Month of Community and other Eden initiatives including the Network. These may include businesses, funders, specific parliamentary or government departments, councils, local government and other community stakeholder bodies such as housing associations, charities and NGOs. - Support the evaluation and research of the programme by gathering case studies and other relevant information to demonstrate impact and reach to funders and to inspire and encourage others into community action. Work with partners to support them to share their story on and where applicable help maintain that ongoing relationship, ensuring the visibility of positive action taken in communities and for nature, to encourage others to join in. - Represent Eden Project and our flag ship initiative The Big Lunch, raising awareness of the fundraising opportunity to members of the public, participants, community bodies and leaders of organisations within nation/s, driving awareness of, engagement with and participation in all aspects the Programme, and seeking support as appropriate. - Support the overall smooth running of The Big Lunch Programme with regard to idea generation, research, team development, materials development and other activities as required. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all in-nation expenditure in accordance with agreed budget and within Eden's policies and procedures Demands of the role Education & qualifications Educated to Level 3 or A Level as a minimum, high levels of literacy & numeracy. Knowledge & skills The jobholder will have gained several years’ experience, in a similar role, where they will have managed Nationwide programme delivery and the associated marketing, communication and PR campaigns within the charity/community sector. An accomplished campaign and relationship manager, the role holder will have a thorough knowledge of the specific challenges affecting local communities in their territory and an understanding of the political, cultural and societal issues affecting the region and the UK as a whole as they will manage a key area of the UK. Excellent communication and Microsoft IT skills including use of CRM are critical too. Decision-making The jobholder works independently, implementing strategic plans and delivering the required outcomes for The Big Lunch Programme in-country. Works to medium term objectives and applies professional judgement to decisions in-Nation where the impact will be apparent within a few weeks, discussing longer term/strategic issues with their line manager. Regularly updates line manager & Director on progress and outcomes. Resourcefulness Required to think creatively and innovatively to solve problems and identify new approaches to deliver a continually evolving Programme. Undertakes independent research and applies existing knowledge to develop recommendations for Social Marketing, PR and events strategies. Evaluates all elements of activity and identifies opportunities to add value to every element of the Programme in their territory. People & asset management Accountable for the delivery of approved activity within budget with authority to authorise payments up to £1k for in nation spend including managing PR agency partners in-Nation where applicable. Responsible for managing and reconciling expenses and for the security and care of all in-country equipment for the Programme and sensitive personal data for participants including case studies. Communication & visitor experience Working as Eden Projects’ representative in Nation, building and developing influential relationships with a variety of key stakeholders in order to maximize engagement and support for The Big Lunch Programme. An accomplished communicator using a variety of channels there is a regular need to present, interpret and assess information and adapt their approach to suit all types of audience: ranging from Ministers in devolved government, Funders, corporate and charity partners through to considerate handling of individuals in local communities. Adept at public speaking and campaigning and develops networks in Nation to support growth. Operational environment This role will require lone working and is home based. Work with communities can be outside of usual hours including weekend and evening work and UK based travel. The role forms part of a hardworking, fun and passionate team spread across the UK, with offices at the Eden Project in Cornwall. All home based roles will need the role holder to ensure they have a suitable space to work effectively in. There will also be some long distance travel and overnight stays required to deliver this role, therefore a full clean driving license is essential.

Salary: £27,400 – £29,000 per annum Contract: Until June 2027 (extension subject to funding) Location: Home‑based (UK wide travel required, with connection to Eden Project, Cornwall) Closing date: 14 April 2026 About Eden Project Eden Project is an educational charity with a unique community outreach programme with UK wide reach demonstrating engagement, positive action for people and planet and the creation of real social capital on a mass scale. The post holder will co-lead the community engagement and development of participation in activities for the Big Lunch programme, building skills and confidence in community action. Building a variety of entry points for Big Lunch Organisers to join the peer-to-peer Network across the UK, the role holder will provide support, signposting and networking opportunities for participants as they develop their own ideas. About the role We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Community Engagement Lead to co‑lead the development of our community engagement offer across the UK. This role focuses on growing year‑round participation in The Big Lunch, strengthening peer‑to‑peer networks, and supporting people to build skills, confidence and momentum for community action and nature connection. You will design and deliver engaging online and in‑person activities, nurture relationships with participants and partners, and help ensure that community‑led action is visible, celebrated and sustained. You will work closely with colleagues across Communities, Partnerships, Research and PR, and alongside another Community Engagement Lead, to shape shared objectives and a collective action plan. - Salary of £27,400 – £29,000 per annum - Flexible, home‑based working - The opportunity to work on a nationally recognised community programme - A supportive, passionate and values‑driven team - The chance to make a meaningful impact for people and planet How to apply Please apply via application form by 14 April 2026 at 12 noon We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. Job title: Job Description Community Engagement Lead Job family: Engagement, Learning and Entertainment Job ref: Job family definition Roles within the Engagement, Learning and Entertainment job family focus upon the Eden experience, providing activities, learning programmes, encounters and events, which engage, inspire and entertain, thus enhancing individuals understanding, experience, skills and enjoyment. Role purpose Eden Project is an educational charity with a unique community outreach programme with UK wide reach demonstrating engagement, positive action for people and planet and the creation of real social capital on a mass scale. The post holder will co-lead the community engagement and development of participation in activities for the Big Lunch programme, building skills and confidence in community action. Building a variety of entry points for Big Lunch Organisers to join the peer-to-peer Network across the UK, the role holder will provide support, signposting and networking opportunities for participants as they develop their own ideas. This role is about increasing audience engagement and participation year-round, building awareness, participation and engagement in The Big Lunch and in community-based change linked to our mission around nature connection and planet positive behaviours. You will also help establish The Big Lunch as a fundraising opportunity and the Eden Project as a potential recipient of funds raised. The post holder will build connections for those who take part in The Big Lunch through online and in person events, defining and developing different audience engagement and support models that will work within the context of the places where people live or of relevance to the stages they are at on their journey. This includes raising awareness, developing activity, networks and convening spaces with a view to encouraging the people involved to sustain activity. Key accountabilities - Grow participation in all elements of The Big Lunch, the Month of Community and the informal Network surrounding these initiatives. Design and shape the overall content and approach of both virtual and in person events and activities. Recruit new participants to join in with The Big Lunch and Month of Community and support all participants via a mixture of in-person and online activities that aim to strengthen The Big Lunch network and ensure those involved benefit from it. - Lead the work with new and established participants to encourage and enable them to take small steps into further community action and nature connection, providing opportunities that support people to build their skills and confidence and enable them to engage with one another and community resources available to them. Provide easy signposting for participants to relevant organisations, projects, initiatives and funders that can support people at different stages of community activism and within their different interests. - The Post holder will co-ordinate the UK-wide online events/offer ensuring that all participants have access to peer support, inspirational content and information, sustaining this network of like-minded individuals working with them to develop their skills ad confidence. Facilitate both online and face to face events and activities to support wider audience engagement within a small budget with sign off from your Line Manager for expenditure, agreeing resource needs to meet participants needs. - Working with Partnerships and PR colleagues positively manage our relationship with identified partners that support the growth of The Big Lunch and Month of Community network to increase engagement levels. Where appropriate, co-create events and activities that ensure partnerships are mutually beneficial and sustainable. - Work with the Research Manager to help evaluate the Network and the events series feeding into the wider programme. Identify case stories and work hand in hand with research and PR colleagues to build good working relationships with case studies and a good understanding of other relevant information to demonstrate impact and reach to partners and funders and to inspire and encourage others into community action. Work with partners and participants to support them to share their story and ensure visibility of positive action taken in communities and for nature, to encourage others to join in. - Reporting to the Head of Communities and working together with the other Community Engagement Lead to co-design shared objectives and a team action plan that meets the needs of participants and increases year-round engagement following The Big Lunch. Demands of the role Education & qualifications Educated A-level or equivalent with excellent communication and people engagement skills. Full clean driving license required for regular travel across the UK Knowledge & skills Several years’ experience in community development and organising events and experiences. Experience of working in the community sector or on developing networks essential. A strategic thinker with strong relationship building and networking skills. Experience of delivering projects and developing content materials highly desirable. Excellent communication and IT skills including confidence across social media and online delivery platforms such as Zoom, Teams, Streamyard etc experience with CRM systems and Canva desirable. Decision- making The post will require a significant amount of lone working, and whilst connected to a team and supported by a Line Manager, the post holder will need to be able to think strategically to drive the development of and implementation of the engagement and support model across the UK, factoring in local context and needs. Working to medium term objectives where decisions made will impact within a few weeks/months and will influence the programme development. Resourcefulness This role requires a high level of innovation, strategic thinking and creativity. Adaptive thinking is key to maximizing opportunities and ensuring delivery against outcomes. The post holder will review the most appropriate channels and platforms required to support participants and the network and develop a format that works in a local context and fits needs. Working with the network so that it can be sustained will require the trialing of different approaches and applying the learning from these in a short space of time. People & asset management No Line management but strong co working, team working and relationship building skills and likely to manage a number of volunteers at Events. Responsible for assets, resources and budget recommendations to line manager. Responsible for the safety and protection of participants involved in the programme at events and for the maintenance and security of personal data relating to participants. Communication & visitor experience Highly developed communications, tact, strength of personality and strong team working and relationship building skills are integral to this role. The post holder must be experienced in formulating, articulating and communicating to people at all levels from partners, local councils and local organisations to the considerate handling of individuals in local communities. Confident public speaker and facilitator. Operational environment This role will require lone working and is home based. Work with communities can be outside of usual hours including weekend and evening work and UK based travel. The role forms part of a hardworking, fun and passionate team spread across the UK, with offices at the Eden Project in Cornwall. All home-based roles will need the role holder to ensure they have a suitable space to work effectively in. There may also be some long -distance travel and overnight stays required to deliver this role, therefore a full clean driving license is essential. Additional features Driven and ambitious, with enthusiasm and gravitas. Ability to connect and engage people and encourage participation.