Stiperstones National Nature Reserve Ranger

Found in: beBee jobs GB - 2 weeks ago

Stiperstones NNR Minsterley Shropshire, United Kingdom Natural England Full time

Salary: £25,064
Working pattern: Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Contract type: Permanent
This position is based at Stiperstones NNR, Minsterley, Shropshire

The successful candidate will be based at the Stiperstones and will be part of a small team working on the Stiperstones and Downton Gorge National Nature Reserves (NNRs).

Working as part of the Stiperstones NNR site management team, you will be expected to be flexible, working largely outdoors, on-site, working from our reserve base at the Stiperstones NNR. The role may occasionally require working on other NNRs across the West Midlands.

The Stiperstones NNR is owned and managed by Natural England and is an upland heathland site with important acid grassland, upland oak woodland, mires and hay meadows. The site is important for its upland birds, invertebrates and flora. It is managed in conjunction with common grazing rights holders, graziers, contractors and volunteers. Natural England also run their own flock of sheep and some ponies. Management includes: tree clearance, heather cutting and burning, gorse control, bracken management, path upkeep, coppicing, fencing etc.

Downton Gorge NNR is a riverine valley woodland which is leased from a local estate. It is important for its woodland flora, lower plants, fungi, invertebrates and birds. Management includes coppicing, deer fencing, path and ride management.

Job description

  • Provides and supervises operational delivery across the reserves, carrying out duties and tasks set out in site management and other relevant plans.
  • Initiates and oversees delivery of technical tasks, problem solving and smaller programmes of work.
  • Provides functional direction to Assistant Rangers and/or volunteers. Has good awareness of Health & Safety (H&S) guidance and procedures.
  • Responsible for own Health & Safety.
  • Provides feedback to Reserve and Senior Reserve Managers to help improve delivery.
  • Engages with visitors, partners, and volunteers.
  • The role may also involve overseeing, observing, and directing the work of volunteers, students, apprentices & contractors.
  • Delivery, monitoring and reporting responsibility for routine management and maintenance tasks.

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 21st April 2024

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