Cynorthwydd Adfer Mawndir / Peatland Restoration Assistant - Betws Y Coed
National Trust, Conwy, Conwy - Conwy
Cynorthwydd Adfer Mawndir / Peatland Restoration Assistant - Betws Y Coed
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National Trust, Conwy, Conwy - Conwy
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 19 Apr | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 66ddb4e285334902af857fb117f00a0d
Location ref: Conwy, Conwy - Conwy
Full Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join our peatland restoration programme in Eryri and play a role in delivering several large projects. As a member of our busy and dynamic team, you'll assist with surveying damaged peatlands, preparing restoration plans and maps, monitoring restoration work, and supporting communications, teaching and administration tasks. We'd love to hear from you if you enjoy being outdoors in all weathers and have desk-based work experience. You'll be proficient in IT and should have the ability to communicate with enthusiasm, tact and diplomacy, both in writing and verbally. We have a variety of projects and workstreams underway at once so punctuality, a common-sense approach to problem solving and the ability to respond to changing circumstances at short notice are essential for success in this role., Working as part of the Prosiect Uwch Conwy team and key partners including through funding to delivery, you will work alongside the property team and Restore Nature specialists.
- Blanket bog restoration is a key part of the project, and you'll be expected to work alongside our ranger team to embed this work in the wider project.
- You will also help to link with other NT staff to engage with schools using our outdoor places as a classroom to inspire future generations.
- Where possible, you will provide opportunities for volunteering for local communities with Uwch Conwy, including organising drop-in sessions and volunteer days in the communities of Uwch Conwy.
Gweithiwr proffesiynol ymarferol a all reoli contractau/contractwyr ar lawr gwlad (yn aml yn unigol) a chymhwyso hyblygrwydd a gallu i addasu pan fo angen. Gweithiwr proffesiynol amgylcheddol gyda dealltwriaeth dda o'r hyn sy'n digwydd ym maes cadwraeth natur - yn enwedig mawndiroedd -yng Nghymru. Addasadwy, ac yn gallu gwneud penderfyniadau a gyrru prosiectau ymlaen gan weithio o fewn cyllidebau ac amserlenni. Mae'r gallu i gyfathrebu'n effeithiol trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg yn hanfodol yn y r l hon. Mae Trwydded yrru glan llawn ar gyfer y DU yn angenrheidiol i'r swydd yma. - A practical professional who can manage contracts/ contractors on the ground (often working alone) and apply flexibility and adaptability when required.
- An environmental professional with a good understanding of what is happening in nature conservation - in particular peatland - in Wales.
- Adaptable, and able to make decisions and drive projects forwards working to budgets and timescales.
- The ability to communicate effectively through the medium of Welsh is essential in this role.
- A clean full UK Driving Licence is required for this role
Working with our farming tenants and graziers, colleagues and partners, as well as local communities, you'll represent the Trust by delivering our strategic goals - People and Nature thriving. This is a fixed term contract until the end of February 2028. Internally you'll be known as Assistant Land Use & Nature Delivery Partner. - The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential in this role What it's like to work here Byddwch yn ran o d m Adfer Natur Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol Cymru - gan gefnogi eiddo Eryri i ofalu am ein lleoedd i bawb, am byth. Gyda ffocws ar ardal Y Migneint, mae'r prosiect hwn yn cyflawni amcanion strategol cenedlaethol allweddol i ddod 'n safleoedd dynodedig pwysicaf yn l i gyflwr ffafriol ac adfer tirwedd ucheldir amrywiol, gysylltiedig a gwydn lle gall natur a phobl ffynnu. You'll be part of the National Trust Cymru Restore Nature team - supporting the Eryri property with looking after our places for everyone, forever. Focused on Y Migneint, this project delivers on key national strategic objectives to bring our most important designated sites back into a favourable condition and restore a diverse, connected and resilient upland landscape where nature and people can thrive. What you'll be doing Gan weithio fel rhan o d m Prosiect Uwch Conwy a phartneriaid allweddol gan gynnwys o gyllid i gyflawni, byddwch chi'n gweithio ochr yn ochr 'r t m eiddo ac arbenigwyr y t m Adfer Natur. Mae adfer gorgorsydd yn rhan allweddol o'r prosiect, a bydd disgwyl i chi arwain ar waith adfer mawndir a'n t m ceidwaid i ymgorffori'r gwaith hwn yn y prosiect ehangach. Byddwch hefyd yn cysylltu staff eraill yr Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol i ymgysylltu ag ysgolion gan ddefnyddio ein mannau awyr agored fel ystafell ddosbarth i ysbrydoli cenedlaethau'r dyfodol. Lle bo modd, byddwch yn darparu cyfleoedd i wirfoddoli i gymunedau lleol gydag Uwch Conwy, gan gynnwys trefnu sesiynau galw heibio a diwrnodau gwirfoddoli yng nghymunedau Uwch Conwy., The National Trust is committed to promoting and preserving those places of natural beauty and historic interest for which it has the privilege to be responsible for the benefit of the nation, for everyone for ever. The Trust is proud of what has been achieved over the last 126 years and is determined to maintain those high standards of conservation, stewardship and curatorial care for which it has been recognised throughout the world. Its achievements have enabled the general public and the Trust's members and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside, coastline, gardens, historic buildings and collections, all of which encapsulate so much of the history of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is a duty to tell that history in a complete, balanced and accurate way, and without judgement. The National Trust continues as a guardian of the past, and for the future, to uphold its duty to maintain and enhance what has been entrusted to its care.
The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria) Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places
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