Reference Dynamics Position Number: 112118 (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Contact Name: If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Terry Elborn on 01202 817921.
BCP Council has an incredible range of sites managed for nature. From harbours and seafront cliffs to urban heathlands, woodlands, saltmarsh, and meadows. With 13 SSSIs, SPAs, RAMSAR sites, and Local Nature Reserves, our sites have extensive areas under agri-environmental schemes using cattle, ponies, sheep, and goats for conservation grazing. Supported by a fantastic army of volunteers and with several visitor centres.
Role Purpose
Heathland Mitigation Rangers engage with people and communities to proactively manage BCP Council's urban heathlands. They also deliver conservation work and play a key role in the Countryside team who manage BCP's incredible nature reserves.
Heathland Mitigation Rangers serve as a key focal point to engage with users, educate, and inform on appropriate use of heathlands and their unique wildlife. Enforcement and use of legislation can also be used to manage the sites.
Work with our superb volunteers on habitat management and surveying, undertake regular patrols, and work closely with the Dorset Heaths Partnership and wider teams.
Main Responsibilities
1. Through your patrolling and on-site presence, engage and educate to prevent misuse of heathlands. Work closely with local stakeholders across the different nature reserves, encouraging positive behaviour.
2. Perform routine landscape, habitat conservation, and maintenance activities, in line with site management to support the appropriate management of heathlands and ensure a safe environment for the public.
3. Support the day-to-day management of livestock, undertaking daily checks, and responding to emergencies to ensure healthy and well-managed livestock.
4. Work in all weathers and conditions to support the wider conservation work of the Countryside team.
The Ideal Candidate
* Be passionate about making a difference to BCP's internationally important nature reserves.
* Heathland Mitigation Rangers shall have strong people skills, being able to talk to and relate to all users, engaging positively with the community, while being able to address negative behaviours on site.
* Work positively with volunteers to support site maintenance, work collaboratively across the team and with partners.
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career-defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous, and inclusive place for generations to come.
We offer an excellent benefits package; for further details see our website.
DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
Please use the contact details above to apply for this position.
Don't forget to mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application.
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