2291 - Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve Manager

Natural England is seeking to recruit a professional and highly motivated individual to work as a Reserve Manager. The successful candidate will be a member of both Lindisfarne NNR team and the wider Northumbria Area Team which covers Northumberland, Durham Tyne & Wear and Teesside. On a daily basis he/she will work with the Senior Reserve Manager, seasonal wardens and volunteers working primarily at Lindisfarne NNR, but with some responsibilities at Newham Bog NNR.

Typical working pattern will be 37 hours per week, with occasional weekend and late working.

The role involves supporting the delivery of the NNR management plans including the practical management of coastal and wetland sites. The successful candidate will also lead on the Events and outreach programmes at Lindisfarne NNR including continuing the success of our Young Nature Warden scheme. 

The post holder will:

Lead on the volunteer work on the Reserve – managing volunteers, carrying out new and existing practical work, engagement and monitoring, establishing, delivering and evaluating volunteer events, and with responsibility for the recruitment and health and safety of volunteers.

Develop and lead the Lindisfarne NNR events and outreach programme whilst seeking innovative ways of improving income.

Assist with management planning, budget management and reporting and contribute to income generation opportunities where appropriate.

Assist with project planning, management and reporting

Take responsibility for legal and ‘good neighbour’ obligations accruing to Natural England assisting with partnership relationships with the tenant farmers, local residents and other local partners including AONB, Holy Island Partnership, BASC and the National Trust.

Have responsibility for procurement to NE standards, including work base, plant and machinery resourcing and management of contracts and projects, ensuring delivering on time and to budget.

Assist with ‘health and safety’ management including maintaining servicing and records, risk and COSHH assessment.

Assist with the coordination, management and direct delivery of the day-to-day operations and contractors at Lindisfarne and Newham Bog NNR, in accordance with the agreed management plans, under the overall supervision of the Senior Reserve Manager. This will include:

• Repair and maintenance of all plant, tools and equipment, and safe and efficient running of the NNR workshop.

• Ensuring a high standard of upkeep of the visitor facilities.

• Supervision of contractors regarding any of the above.
  

• Species Surveillance and other monitoring work.

• Assisting in the co-ordination of data collection, interrogation and management of site data.

• Assisting research workers, students and others studying on the Reserve.

Technical/specialist knowledge/qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles of coastal and intertidal habitat management, including coastal birds

• Experience of developing and delivering high quality visitor engagement activities

• Experience (and certification where appropriate) of the operation of brushcutters, tractors, ATVs, 4x4 vehicles and herbicide applicators

• Basic budget management

• Ability to work with procurement processes and controls

• Skills in engaging and motivating visitors, volunteers and communities

• Experience of staff and volunteer management

• Good contract and project management skills

• Basic knowledge of livestock management is desirable

• An understanding of SSSIs, the requirements of land managers of SSSIs and the legislation that applies is desirable; an understanding of Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and the Habitat Regulations which govern them is desirable.

• Good communication skills & willingness to pro-actively engage with wide range of stakeholders

• Knowledge of appropriate health and safety regulations and practices. Holds First Aid at Work certificate (training can be provided) and has experience of delivering First Aid.

• Understand the duty of care owed to all visitors, contractors or others on our NNRs, and adhere to appropriate legislation and Natural England policies and procedures

• Basic knowledge of legal obligations on land managers, including Weeds Act, livestock and Rights of Way.

• Experience of IT systems including Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint and CMSi.

Closing Date: 18th March 2019 at 23.55 hours

Lydia Speakman Team Leader NNR Northumbria lydia.speakman@naturalengland.org.uk 07554115627