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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 Education and Interpretation Ranger (Kingfisher)

RESPONSIBLE TO:    Wildlife Interpretation Ranger

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

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

To improve access to Torbay's coast and countryside and provide facilities for informal outdoor recreation.

To conserve wildlife habitats, natural resources and features of archaeological and historic interest.

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

To balance the needs of farming, recreation, tourism and conservation in the countryside.

To assist in the maintenance of land managed by Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust effectively and in accordance with the overall aims of the Trust.

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. Working with schools and colleges both at TCCT sites and occasionally in their own grounds to increase understanding of the natural environment 

  2. Developing resources and activities to use with school groups and other groups during field visits

  3. Helping to lead guided walks and events and assisting with giving illustrated talks to interested groups

  4. Staffing Site Visitor Centres and contributing towards interpretative facilities

  5. Assisting with the surveying and recording of wildlife and liaising with the professional bodies concerned as appropriate

  6. Working with volunteers, both from organised groups (e.g. BTCV, Torbay Wildlife Group) and individuals to carry out a wide range of tasks

  7. Observe all Health and Safety requirements as directed by the Education Rangers

  8. Patrolling and inspecting sites, assisting and advising the public using those sites and presenting a positive, helpful image at all time 

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

  10. 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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