Assistant Warden
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £27,123 i £28,956 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 30 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Kingussie, PH21 1EZ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | HIJOBS |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 360439 |
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This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the biggest and most naturally functioning floodplain wetland in Britain. Insh Marshes reserve is flanked by the stunning Cairngorm and Monadhliath mountain ranges. The reserve is home to a fantastic array of habitats, including sedge fen, wet grassland and woodland, and an incredible array of wildlife, including breeding waders, spotted crake and osprey, wintering hen harrier and whooper swan, and nationally important populations of invertebrates and plants.
We are looking for an energetic and well organised individual to become a member of our small but dedicated team.
What's the role about?
This role will include delivering wetland and woodland management along with the upkeep of reserve infrastructure which will entail habitat and practical estate management and managing and working with volunteers. Support will be provided by the Insh Marshes wardening team.
You will be an excellent communicator, this role will involve working alongside a wide range of audiences including graziers, neighbours and reserve visitors. The post holder will work closely with (and manage) local and residential volunteers therefore enthusiasm and experience of working with volunteers is essential. The successful candidate will be an important member of a small team, they will need to be organised and a good team player who can be flexible to accommodate a diverse work programme.
The applicant should enjoy working independently or with others as part of a team when required, as well as being able to cope with the physical demands of the role in all weather conditions.
Key areas of work will include:
- Habitat management to ensure conservation targets are being met.
- Maintenance of machinery to ensure they are operating safely and efficiently.
- Maintenance of buildings and infrastructure for visitors to ensure a positive visitor experience.
- Monitoring of key species to enable performance to be managed and targets for improvements to be set.
- Working as part of the team managing the RSPB herd of Konik ponies on the reserve.
- Managing, leading and developing a high performing team of volunteers and staff.
- Maintaining high standards of health and safety to minimise risk to the RSPB and to ensure understanding and compliance of health and safety while undertaking duties