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The Kingfisher Project is part funded by the European Social Fund

TORBAY COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST

TRAINEE INFORMATION SHEET

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 POST TITLE: Trainee Marine Ranger (Kingfisher)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Coastal Zone Manager

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife value and public amenity of Torbay’s coast and countryside.

To increase public awareness, understanding and enjoyment of the natural environment of Torbay.

To improve access and knowledge of Torbay’s coastal zone and provide opportunities for informal outdoor recreation.

The above post is offered in the context of the Kingfisher project and with a qualifications package to be discussed at interview and agreed and executed on successful selection.

The above overall aims will be carried out in line with Trust policies. The general duties and responsibilities involved in this placement will be as follows:

  1. Assisting and working with the Coastal Zone Manager on events, educational visits and activities and to ensure voluntary cover is available for the Seashore Centre

  2. Assisting with current projects such as: Seagrass Project, Intertidal surveying.

  3. Assisting in the staffing of guided walks and events

  4. Contributing towards interpretative facilities

  5. Generating and encouraging volunteers and volunteer opportunities

  6. Assisting in the surveying and recording of marine life

  7. Providing support to staff working with schools and colleges on site to increase understanding of the natural environment

  8. Staffing the Seashore Centre, providing information to the public about the coastal zone of Torbay

  9. Maintaining displays and equipment and the overall appearance of the Seashore Centre

  10. Assisting and advising the public using the site and presenting a positive, helpful image at all times.

  11. Ensuring that high standards of customer care and service are achieved

  12. Adhering to all administrative and financial procedures relating to Events, School visits and the Seashore Centre

  13. Observe all Health and Safety requirements as directed by the Coastal Zone Manager

  14. Ensuring that legal, statutory and other relevant provisions governing or affecting the work are complied with

  15. Undertaking any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

 

QUALITIES SOUGHT IN ‘PROJECT KINGFISHER’ TRAINEES

  

DESIRABLE

EXPERIENCE

Voluntary work in nature conservation

KNOWLEDGE

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of wildlife/nature conservation issues

SKILLS

An unbiased approach to people and an ability to deal with people of all ages and backgrounds

Ability to work in an organised and responsible manner alone and with others

DISPOSITION

Tact and diplomacy

Willing to learn

Sense of humour

OTHER

Flexible approach to working hours to include weekends

Willing to work in the field in all weathers

Not in employment

INTERVIEWS

Any applicants who have not heard from us by the date of the interview should consider their applications unsuccessful.

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