Mousehold Heath is a unique mixed woodland and heathland open space, located at the heart of Norwich. We are looking for a second warden to come and join the team. You will be delivering an agreed programme of practical, interpretive, ecological and administrative works, balancing the needs of recreation and conservation, where both visitors and wildlife are kept in mind.
The role will include engaging with visitors, patrolling, leading guided walks, overseeing contractors and organising and leading volunteers to carrying out a wide range of practical management work as outlined in the management plan.
Location
Heathgate / Residential Sites (Norwich City Council)
Salary band
£32,597 - £35,412 (pro-rata, per annum)
DBS requirement
Position does not require a DBS check
- Contribute to the day-to-day management of Mousehold Heath and carry out patrolling and uphold the bylaws of the Heath
- Organise and oversee works undertaken by both Norwich City Councils contractors, and other contractors
- Enhance peoples' understanding and enjoyment of Mousehold Heath and promote the Heath
- Carry out folder administration to include raising purchase orders, using a purchase card and keeping a record of expenditure
- Attend and produce quality warden reports for the Mousehold Heath Full Conservators and Subgroup meetings
- Understand and comply with legislation, including Health and Safety at Work and other regulations including writing and implementing risk assessments as required for Mousehold Heath
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Mousehold Heath Management Plan:
- Manage and lead volunteer grous
- Undertake practical management work
Skills & Abilities - Essential
- Enthusiasm and passion for conservation, historical and landscape management and working with people
- Demonstrate the ability to influence others and deal effectively with the general public
- Ability to work using own initiative, plan and organise time and resources to meet objectives and deadlines with minimum supervision
- Good communication skills (verbal and written) including speaking confidently in public and the ability to prepare information and interpretative materials
- Ability to understand a range of views within communities and be able to present them in a variety of situations including meetings
- Ability to organise and present educational activities to children and adults
- Effective team player with a proven ability to develop positive relationships with colleagues, managers and other stakeholders
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues to share/provide information as required for activities/tasks
- Ability to demonstrate practical troubleshooting and problem analysis techniques
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of diversity and equality requirements around service delivery
- Ability to deliver a high level of customer service and proactively look for ways to improve the customer experience and tailor information to meet the needs of the customer
- Ability to “model” appropriate behaviours that encourage a culture of empowerment, initiative and transparency across the Council
Essential
Level 3 Countryside Management related qualification
Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
NPTC or Lantra Chainsaw small trees, Brush Cutter
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