Closing date: Monday 27th February 2012
Location: Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales
Reach out to communities, groups and individuals in the Bangor area through a variety of methods to encourage learning and involvement in wildlife and environmental issues using Eithinog nature reserve as a focus for action. Develop a self-sustaining volunteer group centred on Eithinog to help manage the reserve and undertake work in the area for wildlife and people. Improve access, education and interpretation facilities within Eithinog and produce informative material to publicise the project to a wide audience. Encourage local community members to become supporters of the Wildlife Trust.
Accountable to: Conservation Officer (West)
Responsible for: Contract workers, Volunteers.
Area covered: North Gwynedd, particularly the areas surrounding Eithinog Nature Reserve, Bangor.
SUMMARY OF OBJECTIVES
Reach out to communities, groups and individuals in the Bangor area through a variety of methods to encourage learning and involvement in wildlife and environmental issues using Eithinog nature reserve as a focus for action. Develop a self-sustaining volunteer group centred on Eithinog to help manage the reserve and undertake work in the area for wildlife and people. Improve access, education and interpretation facilities within Eithinog and produce informative material to publicise the project to a wide audience. Encourage local community members to become supporters of the Wildlife Trust.
The post is part of the Wildlife Trust’s work within the Communities and Nature (CAN) strategic project, which is delivering part of the Environment for Growth (Priority 4, Theme 3) of the Convergence Programme. CAN is led and managed by Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) and is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Welsh Assembly Government.
EITHINOG NATURE RESERVE
Eithinog (SH 563713) is an 18 hectare (Ha) wildlife haven and SSSI on the edge of Bangor, Gwynedd, overlooking Menai Bridge. The site supports nationally important grassland fungi within habitats such as unimproved grassland, mature hedgerows and wet woodland. The fields are rich in flora and fauna, with wintering snipe, breeding bullfinch ,foraging bats, over 20 species of butterflies, plants such as the uncommon greater broomrape and a diverse invertebrate population. Features of UK importance and its urban-edge location, give it unique potential to draw in the public. There is a history of community involvement aimed at protecting Eithinog from housing development. In recent times, a variety of well-attended events have been organised through partnerships with Natur Gwynedd, the Wildlife Trust and other groups. Local people have use Eithinog since the 1950s for informal recreation, inspiring many to develop a keen interest in wildlife. The site has considerable potential as an educational resource occasionally with two secondary schools and several primary schools nearby along with Bangor University.
OUTLINE OF DUTIES
1. COMMUNITY WORK
Develop close links with the local community and create opportunities for community participation for all types of people.
Encourage members of the local community to become Wildlife Trust supporters. e.g. through donating their time, as Wildlife Trust members or giving.
Undertake guided walks, talks and educational events within Eithinog and at other suitable venues, such as schools, community halls, church halls and co-ordinate and develop programmes with other staff and the local WT member’s branch.
Attend local events as appropriate to promote the Wildlife Trust and Eithinog.
Provide basic occupational skills instruction, motivation, team building and communication
Work with our Communications and Volunteers Officer to promote wildlife and environmental issues to the press, media and other groups.
Promote and enhance the educational value of reserves.
2. RESERVE WORK
Maintain, and as appropriate develop the Nature Reserve Management Plan using CMS software and through liaison with stakeholders
Oversee and carry out habitat management, access and interpretation improvements, working with contractors and volunteers.
Work with our Communications and Volunteer Officer to nurture and develop a self-sustaining team of volunteers to assist in work programmes and projects, and to record their activity.
Work with our Communications and Volunteer Officer to promote reserve activities to the press, media and other groups.
3. PROVISION OF INFORMATION
Work with our Communications and Volunteers Officer to produce interpretative and awareness-raising material in a range of media such as leaflets, flyers, posters and web-pages,
and to produce articles for local press and publications to highlight the project, key issues and e events.
Ensure you keep a full photographic record of all your work for use in publicity and monitoring.
4. INTERNAL LIAISON
Attend NWWT governance meetings as appropriate
Attend NWWT staff meetings and work with other staff to make the most of their skills and experience in the development of your work. .
All members of staff are expected to be pro-active in the development of the Trust and in
achieving the objectives and goals of the 5 year strategy
5. EXTERNAL LIAISON
Liaise with statutory bodies as appropriate such as CCW and Cyngor Gwynedd.
Liaise with local groups
6. FINANCE
Assist the Conservation Officer to prepare annual work programmes and costings for your area of work.
Liaise with the Conservation Officer on making grant applications as appropriate.
Keep accurate work records and forecasts.
Fulfil all requirements of grants e.g. reports, photos, etc.
Provide financial information to Finance Officer and support staff when required.
7. WORK PLANNING, STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
Ensure training and supervision of volunteers in Health & Safety issues and conservation management.
Recruit and co-ordinate volunteers and contractors for reserve work.
8. PERSONAL TRAINING
Identify personal training needs and discuss with line manager.
9. ADMINISTRATION
Contribute to an efficient and adequate filing system for reserve information, site and species records
Keep accurate timesheets, vehicle logs and written reports and submit monthly.
Ensure the cleanliness, maintenance, repair and safe use of vehicles in your custody.
Ensure the maintenance, repair and safe use of tools and equipment.
Post Specification
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they
• have relevant academic qualifications
• have experience of environmental education
• have experience of organising educational activities and similar events
• speak Welsh
• have good communication skills
• are computer literate
• have a clean driving licence
IMPORTANT
Successful applicants will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure
Downloads
| Filename | File size |
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| Application form NWWT dual English and Welsh.doc | 309.5 KB |
| CYMRAEG_PAWO_Eithinog_job_description.doc | 595 KB |
| PAWO Eithinog job description.doc | 591.5 KB |
Contact details:
North Wales Wilidfe Trust
376 High Street
Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 1YE
01248 351541