Jobs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Combine responsibilities across the following areas of work by facilitating and overseeing daily the work of others, i.e. team members, visitors, contractors and volunteers

Nature conservation.

Assist in the management and care of the conservation grazing fold (mixed fold of cattle, goats and horses)

Survey wildlife and countryside habitats and feed this knowledge into projects and management decisions.

Assist with the maintenance and management of habitats, wildlife, and countryside estate infrastructure on a day-to-day basis (e.g.: paths, gates, signs, vegetation management) to achieve ecological, visitor service and safety outcomes.

Visitor Services.

Provide information to visitors to encourage and help people get more out of their engagement with natural heritage and give more back to it including “upselling” (e.g.: of membership, guided tours, specific events) using face-to-face presentation and/or by other means of interaction.

Community engagement.

Working with the Visitor Services Manager (Estates) to communicate with local stakeholders, businesses, local / regional agencies and others to increase understanding of their and our aims and develop collaborative working relationships/partnerships to help deliver the Trust priorities.

Learning.

Deliver and develop educational and outreach activities and develop an events programme on site or to the local community to promote the site’s cultural and natural heritage and to communities of interest including for volunteers.

Other responsibilities specific to the role.

Support VSM Estates ensuring daily and weekly record keeping updates

Organise, facilitate and deliver training to support estates team Visitor Service Assistants

Duty Manager on a rota system

Management of practical conservation and wildlife recording.

Develop and deliver visitor safety in the countryside.

Engagement and involvement with projects as required.

Embody the Trust’s values.

Application Deadline: Sunday 08/12/2024