Title: Coastal Heritage Trainee

Trainee code number: 2M

Responsible to: Berry Head National Nature Reserve Manager

Overall purpose of placement

The Trust is dedicated to the conservation of the natural and built environment of Torbay and the surrounding area, the provision of recreational facilities and environmental education. Berry Head National Nature Reserve is Torbay 's most important wildlife site and one of England 's 200 National Nature Reserves.

The Trainee will be supporting the work of the Ranger team at Berry Head as well as HLF Project Planning Grant PPG No. HF-03-50420. ‘Carry out research and produce an action plan to ensure Berry Head's heritage is protected and enjoyed.’

Main responsibilities & areas of learning:

Your application should clearly illustrate your potential to carry out these responsibilities and meet the Trainee Specification.

• Performing practical landscape, access and habitat enhancement schemes to a high standard as directed by the National Nature Reserve Manager
• Working with volunteers, both from organised groups (e.g. BTCV, Torbay Wildlife Group) and individuals to carry out a wide range of tasks
• Patrolling and inspecting sites, assisting and advising the public using those sites and presenting a positive, helpful image at all times
• Staffing Site Visitor Centres and contributing towards the development and operation of interpretative facilities
• Adhering to all administrative and financial procedures relating to Events, School visits and the Site Visitor Centre
• Assisting in the surveying and recording of wildlife and maintaining records where appropriate
• Helping to develop and implement site management plans
  Liasing with local special interest and specialist heritage groups as necessary
• Providing support to staff working with schools and colleges on site to increase understanding of the natural environment
• Providing support to staff leading guided walks and events and giving illustrated talks to interested groups
• Inspecting and surveying on a regular basis the condition of footpaths, bridleways and open spaces to ensure that all furniture and conditions are safe for public use and of the highest quality possible
• Dealing with conflicts and solving typical problems encountered in urban fringe and coastal areas including fly-tipping, vandalism, off-road biking and driving and trespass

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