JOB TITLE: Seasonal Conservation Contract Assistant
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Hours: Casual Basis
Duration: Seasonal
Location: Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, Stafford Road, Sheffield and on various sites.
Closing Date: Open ended
Interview Dates: Arranged with successful candidates
The Role
As part of a team, provide and deliver practical habitat management tasks across project sites. The work within Wildscapes Land Management is generally seasonal. During the winter months, the main area of work is sphagnum moss planting, plus planting of trees and hedgerows, stock fencing, and tree felling. Summer work will consist of stock fencing, brushcutting/strimming, creation of ponds and leaky dams, and other related conservation works.
We are specifically looking for individuals to support our team with a number of sphagnum planting projects across the Peak District between December 2024 and March 2025. The majority of work will take place in remote and extreme working conditions. Terrain is usually very rough, variable and uneven, and on very steep ground. Works will continue through demanding and difficult weather conditions. Applicants will need a good level of fitness and experience working in a demanding outdoor environment.
Days are 8-10 hours, meeting in Sheffield at approximately 7am and travelling in company vehicles to work sites, primarily within the Peak District. There may be some additional travel via foot due to the remote location of some of the work sites and the lack of accessibility for vehicles. A driving licence would be advantageous.
Why Work for Us?
We strive to offer opportunities for our employees to realise their ambitions, whether you’re embarking on your career or bring with you a wealth of skills and experience. Through regular performance and development reviews, access to internal and external training, and support to achieve professional memberships and accreditations, we’ll help you progress.
We’re passionate about the work we do and teamwork is a huge part of that. Wildscapes is a multi-disciplinary consultancy with opportunities to work across a broad range of projects. We expect our employees to be adaptable and dedicated team players, supporting their colleagues to succeed too.
We are big believers in work/life balance and are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our employees. Wildscapes uses a blended working policy, allowing you to work flexible hours from your home or the office. We actively encourage our employees to build time into their day to exercise and experience nature, whether it’s a lunchtime walk in the park or a team meeting in our wildlife garden just outside the office.
Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust is working hard to increase diversity across the organisation. Applications are particularly welcome from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds.
How to Apply
To apply please submit an application form telling us how you meet the key criteria listed on the person specification below, to: recruitment@wildsheffield.com.
Application Pack
JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION (PDF)
GUIDANCE FOR APPLICANTS (DOC)
APPLICATION FORM (DOC)
If you have any questions about the post or our recruitment process please contact us by email recruitment@wildsheffield.com or by calling 0114 263 4335.
About Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust
Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust is a registered charity and works with the local community towards a better future for wildlife, people and the green spaces we all love. We are also part of a national network of 46 Wildlife Trusts, working together for a better deal for nature and people locally and in the wider world.
Find out more about who we are and what we do.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust believes that equality, diversity and inclusion is an essential part of what we do and how we achieve our vision for wildlife and nature. Our staff, volunteers, and the communities we work with deserve equality of opportunity, benefit from embracing diversity and thrive in an inclusive environment.
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workplace.
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