Summary We are recruiting an Assistant Ranger to assist in the practical delivery of our grant funded Species Recovery Project here on the Lizard in Cornwall. This role will be key to the delivery of this significant nature conservation project and will run until the project end date (31st March 2025). You will work alongside the project's existing Assistant Ranger delivering practical habitat creation and restoration activities that will aid the fortunes of some of the UK's rarest species. What it's like to work here The Lizard peninsula forms the southern-most point of mainland Britain and has long been renowned for its rare wildlife, unique geology and its landscape dominated by exposed heathlands and relatively wild coastal scenery. You'll be part of a Countryside based team and will work alongside other ranger and project-based staff (8 in total), as well as a large number of volunteers. You will be line managed by the Species Recovery Project Officer. What you'll be doing As an Assistant Ranger, you'll undertake different tasks in countryside management. This will include nature conservation tasks that will make habitats better for wildlife, site inspections, routine practical maintenance of countryside furniture, monitoring of wildlife habitats, and supporting and supervising volunteers. You'll also help deliver activities that strengthen people's connections with the outdoors. You'll be able to work independently and plan your time effectively, as well as work alongside existing staff and volunteers. You'll be responsible for adhering to National Trust Health & Safety polices and take a role in the maintenance of the machinery you use. You'll regularly use brushcutters and chainsaws, for which training can be given if not already achieved, and there may be an opportunity to use tractor and flail depending on experience. You'll gain extensive experience in habitat management practices, including controlled burning of heathland and conservation grazing with ponies. The nature of the role means a flexible approach is crucial, as well as optimism and a can-do attitude in the face of a repetitive physical task on a rainy day on the cliffs! You'll have a full clean driving licence. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you are: able to demonstrate practical experience in land, conservation and access management to level 2 or have 6 months vocational experience willing to work outside in all weathers and deliver tasks when the weather conditions aren't ideal comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way able to work alone or under direction, and as part of a team positive with an approachable attitude happy and willing to learn new things enjoy the work you do and happy to share this with others The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Tax free childcare scheme Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most locations Independent financial advice Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you
May 17, 2024
Full time
Summary We are recruiting an Assistant Ranger to assist in the practical delivery of our grant funded Species Recovery Project here on the Lizard in Cornwall. This role will be key to the delivery of this significant nature conservation project and will run until the project end date (31st March 2025). You will work alongside the project's existing Assistant Ranger delivering practical habitat creation and restoration activities that will aid the fortunes of some of the UK's rarest species. What it's like to work here The Lizard peninsula forms the southern-most point of mainland Britain and has long been renowned for its rare wildlife, unique geology and its landscape dominated by exposed heathlands and relatively wild coastal scenery. You'll be part of a Countryside based team and will work alongside other ranger and project-based staff (8 in total), as well as a large number of volunteers. You will be line managed by the Species Recovery Project Officer. What you'll be doing As an Assistant Ranger, you'll undertake different tasks in countryside management. This will include nature conservation tasks that will make habitats better for wildlife, site inspections, routine practical maintenance of countryside furniture, monitoring of wildlife habitats, and supporting and supervising volunteers. You'll also help deliver activities that strengthen people's connections with the outdoors. You'll be able to work independently and plan your time effectively, as well as work alongside existing staff and volunteers. You'll be responsible for adhering to National Trust Health & Safety polices and take a role in the maintenance of the machinery you use. You'll regularly use brushcutters and chainsaws, for which training can be given if not already achieved, and there may be an opportunity to use tractor and flail depending on experience. You'll gain extensive experience in habitat management practices, including controlled burning of heathland and conservation grazing with ponies. The nature of the role means a flexible approach is crucial, as well as optimism and a can-do attitude in the face of a repetitive physical task on a rainy day on the cliffs! You'll have a full clean driving licence. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you are: able to demonstrate practical experience in land, conservation and access management to level 2 or have 6 months vocational experience willing to work outside in all weathers and deliver tasks when the weather conditions aren't ideal comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable way able to work alone or under direction, and as part of a team positive with an approachable attitude happy and willing to learn new things enjoy the work you do and happy to share this with others The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Tax free childcare scheme Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most locations Independent financial advice Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you
Coastal Restoration Officer Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum Location: Home based, with office space available in Newark (Tues - Thurs). Some UK travel will be required. Full time: 35 hours per week 2 year fixed term contract Closing date for applications: 15th May 2024 First interview: 6th June 2024 Second interview: 12th June 2024 About Us The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT) is the central charity which supports the federation of 46 independent Wildlife Trusts working for nature s recovery across the UK, Alderney and the Isle of Man. The Wildlife Trusts vision is of a thriving natural world, with abundant wildlife and healthy natural habitats playing a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and everyone inspired to take action for nature s recovery. Collectively, The Wildlife Trusts have more than 900,000 members, employ 3,500 staff, look after over 2,300 nature reserves, operate 123 visitor and education centres and own 29 working farms. The role of RSWT is to ensure a strong voice for wildlife at a UK level and to provide strategic leadership, support and development for The Wildlife Trusts. We provide shared expertise in areas such as climate change, digital fundraising, nature-based solutions, policy and safeguarding. We facilitate UK-wide communities of practice to share learning and replicate successful approaches so that together we are more than the sum of our parts. We support the individual Wildlife Trusts to be a strong force for nature in their local areas and to work together to achieve even greater impact as a collective. The Wildlife Trusts are on a mission to bring about a people-powered nature and climate recovery by empowering people to take meaningful action for nature, and to create an inclusive society where nature matters to everyone, everywhere. We are ambitious in our desire not just to slow, but to reverse the declines in nature. Together we have developed a bold, new collective strategy which outlines our vision and the actions we will take to restore nature over the next eight years. Central to our strategy are our three goals which set out what we are striving to achieve by 2030 in pursuit of our vision of a thriving natural world. Goal 1 is to put nature into recovery with abundant, diverse wildlife and natural processes creating wilder land and seascapes where people and nature thrive. Goal 2 is to inspire people to take action for nature and climate, resulting in better decision-making for the environment at both local level and across the four UK nations. And Goal 3 is to enable nature to play a central and valued role in helping to address local and global problems, such as by helping tackle climate change and supporting wellbeing and education. Achieving these ambitious objectives means that we must develop new ways of working which increase the scale and impact of our work. Therefore, we have embarked on a programme of strategic transformations that are essential to achieving our goals, and which will result in a stronger and more effective Wildlife Trust movement for the long term. RSWT is leading the transformation programme across The Wildlife Trusts including in community organising, equality, diversity and inclusion, and funding nature s recovery. The Wildlife Trusts have existed for over 100 years thanks to a strong membership base and traditional fundraising activities. About You Are you a passionate marine/coastal conservationist, looking to work for one of the UK s best-loved nature charities? If so, then we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are the largest non-governmental organisation working on marine and coastal issues in the UK, and are looking for a supportive, enthusiastic and knowledgeable colleague to join our ambitious marine team. We work on everything from terrestrial to marine restoration to bring about nature s recovery, for the benefit of all. Despite Blue Planet and more recently the Wild Isles series, we still have a job to do, to raise the profile of the sea and all that lives within it. We know that our coastline is under increasing pressure, and we need to do more to restore and conserve it for future generations are you the person to help us do that? The coast is changing as sea-levels rise. Without planning, coastal change can be catastrophic for people and sometimes for wildlife. Planning and designing realignment in front of future sea-level rise makes sense, but opportunities are limited. This post will help The Wildlife Trusts identify those opportunities and coordinate funding and licensing to ensure that realignment works both for those communities affected and helps to restore our wonderful coastal wildlife. You will have a detailed understanding of coastal processes, including relevant nature conservation issues. You will need to enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, be organised and resourceful and have meticulous attention for written detail as well as a passion for our cause. You will need to have excellent communication and facilitation skills, be adept at working with lots of information while able to bring out the best in the way we emphasise the work of The Wildlife Trusts to all. The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgemental and are inclusive. We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. RSWT take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please check the website to read our commitment statement. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. This role may be subject to a DBS check.
May 16, 2024
Seasonal
Coastal Restoration Officer Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum Location: Home based, with office space available in Newark (Tues - Thurs). Some UK travel will be required. Full time: 35 hours per week 2 year fixed term contract Closing date for applications: 15th May 2024 First interview: 6th June 2024 Second interview: 12th June 2024 About Us The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT) is the central charity which supports the federation of 46 independent Wildlife Trusts working for nature s recovery across the UK, Alderney and the Isle of Man. The Wildlife Trusts vision is of a thriving natural world, with abundant wildlife and healthy natural habitats playing a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and everyone inspired to take action for nature s recovery. Collectively, The Wildlife Trusts have more than 900,000 members, employ 3,500 staff, look after over 2,300 nature reserves, operate 123 visitor and education centres and own 29 working farms. The role of RSWT is to ensure a strong voice for wildlife at a UK level and to provide strategic leadership, support and development for The Wildlife Trusts. We provide shared expertise in areas such as climate change, digital fundraising, nature-based solutions, policy and safeguarding. We facilitate UK-wide communities of practice to share learning and replicate successful approaches so that together we are more than the sum of our parts. We support the individual Wildlife Trusts to be a strong force for nature in their local areas and to work together to achieve even greater impact as a collective. The Wildlife Trusts are on a mission to bring about a people-powered nature and climate recovery by empowering people to take meaningful action for nature, and to create an inclusive society where nature matters to everyone, everywhere. We are ambitious in our desire not just to slow, but to reverse the declines in nature. Together we have developed a bold, new collective strategy which outlines our vision and the actions we will take to restore nature over the next eight years. Central to our strategy are our three goals which set out what we are striving to achieve by 2030 in pursuit of our vision of a thriving natural world. Goal 1 is to put nature into recovery with abundant, diverse wildlife and natural processes creating wilder land and seascapes where people and nature thrive. Goal 2 is to inspire people to take action for nature and climate, resulting in better decision-making for the environment at both local level and across the four UK nations. And Goal 3 is to enable nature to play a central and valued role in helping to address local and global problems, such as by helping tackle climate change and supporting wellbeing and education. Achieving these ambitious objectives means that we must develop new ways of working which increase the scale and impact of our work. Therefore, we have embarked on a programme of strategic transformations that are essential to achieving our goals, and which will result in a stronger and more effective Wildlife Trust movement for the long term. RSWT is leading the transformation programme across The Wildlife Trusts including in community organising, equality, diversity and inclusion, and funding nature s recovery. The Wildlife Trusts have existed for over 100 years thanks to a strong membership base and traditional fundraising activities. About You Are you a passionate marine/coastal conservationist, looking to work for one of the UK s best-loved nature charities? If so, then we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are the largest non-governmental organisation working on marine and coastal issues in the UK, and are looking for a supportive, enthusiastic and knowledgeable colleague to join our ambitious marine team. We work on everything from terrestrial to marine restoration to bring about nature s recovery, for the benefit of all. Despite Blue Planet and more recently the Wild Isles series, we still have a job to do, to raise the profile of the sea and all that lives within it. We know that our coastline is under increasing pressure, and we need to do more to restore and conserve it for future generations are you the person to help us do that? The coast is changing as sea-levels rise. Without planning, coastal change can be catastrophic for people and sometimes for wildlife. Planning and designing realignment in front of future sea-level rise makes sense, but opportunities are limited. This post will help The Wildlife Trusts identify those opportunities and coordinate funding and licensing to ensure that realignment works both for those communities affected and helps to restore our wonderful coastal wildlife. You will have a detailed understanding of coastal processes, including relevant nature conservation issues. You will need to enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, be organised and resourceful and have meticulous attention for written detail as well as a passion for our cause. You will need to have excellent communication and facilitation skills, be adept at working with lots of information while able to bring out the best in the way we emphasise the work of The Wildlife Trusts to all. The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst we are passionate in promoting our aims, we are not judgemental and are inclusive. We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. RSWT take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please check the website to read our commitment statement. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. This role may be subject to a DBS check.
Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our project teams in the Somerset Coast and Countryside portfolio. This role will focus on engagement for two separate projects in our portfolio, the Exmoor Coast project, and the Mendip Landscape project. In this role you will be responsible for shaping and delivering the project's goals for engagement with the wider community. This will include activities such as: Creating and maintaining good relationships with external stakeholders e.g. ecological groups, schools, or charities. Organising and delivering community events, to share stories of the project work to a wider audience. This is a full-time role that will require you to split your time between 2 projects. You will spend 3 days a week on Exmoor Coast and 2 days on Mendips. Where you base yourself as your hub office can be flexible. If you are interested in this role being a split as a part time role, where you will only work on one project for 2 or 3 days a week, please contact .uk. We are open to this; however, it would depend on if we can fill the role part time for both projects. What it's like to work here We are an ambitious team working at the forefront of landscape and nature restoration. In this role, you will sit in the Visitor Experience team and will have close links with both the Land, Outdoors and Nature Project teams and Countryside teams. The Exmoor Coast project is large scale, looking at restoring one of the longest stretches of coastal woodland in the UK, improving access to all and developing real inclusivity in the countryside. The Mendip Landscape project is driving true partnership working across the Mendip 'super' NNR, to deliver 'landscape scale' grassland and woodland restoration for the local communities of wildlife and people to enjoy and thrive within. Location can be flexible, there will be occasional home working and very occasional weekend working when events are on. What you'll be doing The project managers will be looking for support in the delivery of the project aim: "To connect our visitors and communities with the landscape, to tell the story of our restoration work and inspire people to care for the environment" You will have responsibility for engaging communities, visitors, local groups, schools, and other project stakeholders with the work our team are doing across both projects. This will involve: •Developing strong and long-lasting relationships with local stakeholders. •Mapping opportunities across the project lifetime. •Programming events and engagement activities. •Forming relationships with National Trust tenants. •Working with volunteers and ecological groups. •Creating a sense of community around the project. •Working independently as well as with others to deliver project aims. •Maintaining good communication with the project manager about your work. •Developing good internal team relationships. •Participating in the wider portfolio activities and culture. Who we're looking for •A charismatic and engaging member of the team with great people skills. •Adept at forming and maintaining strong relationships externally and internally. •Strong independent planning skills, able to prioritise actions and manage upwards. •A basic understanding of project delivery and working on a project team. •A basic understanding of countryside management or nature restoration work preferred but not mandatory. •Experience working with community groups preferred but not mandatory. •Experience working with volunteers preferred but not mandatory. The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. •Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary •Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) •Tax-free childcare scheme •Rental deposit loan scheme •Season ticket loan •EV car lease scheme •Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts •Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. •Flexible working whenever possible •Employee assistance programme •Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
May 10, 2024
Full time
Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our project teams in the Somerset Coast and Countryside portfolio. This role will focus on engagement for two separate projects in our portfolio, the Exmoor Coast project, and the Mendip Landscape project. In this role you will be responsible for shaping and delivering the project's goals for engagement with the wider community. This will include activities such as: Creating and maintaining good relationships with external stakeholders e.g. ecological groups, schools, or charities. Organising and delivering community events, to share stories of the project work to a wider audience. This is a full-time role that will require you to split your time between 2 projects. You will spend 3 days a week on Exmoor Coast and 2 days on Mendips. Where you base yourself as your hub office can be flexible. If you are interested in this role being a split as a part time role, where you will only work on one project for 2 or 3 days a week, please contact .uk. We are open to this; however, it would depend on if we can fill the role part time for both projects. What it's like to work here We are an ambitious team working at the forefront of landscape and nature restoration. In this role, you will sit in the Visitor Experience team and will have close links with both the Land, Outdoors and Nature Project teams and Countryside teams. The Exmoor Coast project is large scale, looking at restoring one of the longest stretches of coastal woodland in the UK, improving access to all and developing real inclusivity in the countryside. The Mendip Landscape project is driving true partnership working across the Mendip 'super' NNR, to deliver 'landscape scale' grassland and woodland restoration for the local communities of wildlife and people to enjoy and thrive within. Location can be flexible, there will be occasional home working and very occasional weekend working when events are on. What you'll be doing The project managers will be looking for support in the delivery of the project aim: "To connect our visitors and communities with the landscape, to tell the story of our restoration work and inspire people to care for the environment" You will have responsibility for engaging communities, visitors, local groups, schools, and other project stakeholders with the work our team are doing across both projects. This will involve: •Developing strong and long-lasting relationships with local stakeholders. •Mapping opportunities across the project lifetime. •Programming events and engagement activities. •Forming relationships with National Trust tenants. •Working with volunteers and ecological groups. •Creating a sense of community around the project. •Working independently as well as with others to deliver project aims. •Maintaining good communication with the project manager about your work. •Developing good internal team relationships. •Participating in the wider portfolio activities and culture. Who we're looking for •A charismatic and engaging member of the team with great people skills. •Adept at forming and maintaining strong relationships externally and internally. •Strong independent planning skills, able to prioritise actions and manage upwards. •A basic understanding of project delivery and working on a project team. •A basic understanding of countryside management or nature restoration work preferred but not mandatory. •Experience working with community groups preferred but not mandatory. •Experience working with volunteers preferred but not mandatory. The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. •Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary •Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) •Tax-free childcare scheme •Rental deposit loan scheme •Season ticket loan •EV car lease scheme •Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts •Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. •Flexible working whenever possible •Employee assistance programme •Free parking at most Trust places Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.