2286 - Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve Manager
Natural England is seeking to recruit a professional and highly motivated individual to work as a Reserve Warden/Volunteering Advisor. The successful candidate will be a member of both Natural Castle Eden Dene NNR team and the wider Northumbria Area Team which cover Northumberland, Durham Tyne& Wear and Teesside. On a daily basis he/she will work with the Senior Reserve Manager, the NNR Reserve Wardens working primarily at Castle Eden Dene, but with some responsibilities at Teesmouth NNR, Thrislington NNR and Cassop Vale NNR.
Typical working pattern will be 37 hours per week, Mon-Thursday 8.15am to 4.15pm and Friday 8.15 – 4pm, but also possibly including a monthly weekend volunteer group tasks and some weekend and evening events for the public.
The role involves a considerable amount of practical management, working with various plant, machinery and equipment and outside in all weathers and on challenging terrain. He/she will be expected to:
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.
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 assist with partnership relationships with the National Trust, Durham Heritage Coast team and other local partners.
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.
Organise and assist, with the help of others, with education events, guided walks, events, and demonstrations.
Assist with the coordination, management and direct delivery of the day-to-day operations and contractors at Castle Eden Dene and Teesmouth NNR, in accordance with the agreed management plans, under the overall supervision of the Senior Reserve Manager.
This will include:
- Habitat management works for primarily for yew and deciduous woodland, and grassland, as well as some coastal work and scrub.
Access management.
- Maintenance of the fabric of the Reserve and buildings.
Species management including pest and invasive species control.
- 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 and management and recording of site data
- Assisting research workers, students and others studying on the Reserve.
Technical/specialist knowledge/qualifications
- Knowledge of the principles of woodland management
Experience (and certification where appropriate) of the operation of chainsaws, 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
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 the Habitat Regulations for SACs 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, 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: lydia.speakman@naturalengland.org.uk Mob 07554115627
Northumbria NNR Team Leader
18/03/2019, 23:55 hours
• Assess environmental impacts and identify appropriate avoidance, mitigation and/ or compensation measures
• Understand and apply relevant policy, legislation, governance frameworks and strategies to your work
• Understand and apply appropriate management techniques to maintain or enhance the condition of sites
• Understand the importance of people accessing and engaging with the natural environment, and how to balance their needs with nature conservation objectives
• Identify how the site interacts with the surrounding landscape, habitats and local communities
• Use clear and appropriate language, communication styles and techniques that engage your audience.
• Understand how to translate access and engagement issues and priorities for and from, external and internal audiences
• Apply and communicate knowledge of our landscape statutory role, together with the landscape and ecosystem approaches, to support partnership working to deliver benefits for people and the natural environment
• Collaborate, negotiate and influence in a well-informed way to achieve pragmatic outcomes
• Identify, understand and follow the instructions, policies, procedures and standards relevant to your work Practitioner
• Manage and deliver your workload to meet agreed targets and deadlines
• Suggest ideas and innovations to continuously improve the way your team and Natural England operates
This Vacancy is closed to applications.