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| Title | Reserve Warden |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Location Town/CityCambridge
SiteWoodwalton Fen NNR Work base
RegionEast of England
About the jobJob descriptionRole description
This role involves a considerable amount of practical management, working with various machinery and outside in all weathers and on difficult terrain • Under the supervision of the Reserve Manager, undertake practical land management on the two NNR, working towards achieving favourable conditions. • Assist with other projects as required in agreement with the Reserve Manager • Maintain a safe and legal working environment, including the maintenance of site machinery and equipment • Ability to use Word, Excel, email and an aptitude for other applications • Maintenance of reserve infrastructure to include, board walks, bridges, fences, trackways and visitor management/interpretation signs. • Collection and recording of scientific data using data loggers and recording forms LicensesA Driving Licence is essential for the role
QualificationsEssential (evidence required)
• Outdoor First Aid or First Aid at Work • Tractor Driving and use of attachments • Chainsaw CS 30, 31 • Ability to drive Land Rover and ATVs off road, including the use of trailers • Pesticide PA1a, PA6AW CompetenciesYou will be asked to supply evidence of meeting these competencies when you apply.
BenefitsPensionsFor successful candidates, pension schemes are available.
Things you need to knowSecurityIf you are a successful candidate you will be expected to undertake Basic Checks.
Reserved statusThis is a Non Reserved post and is therefore open to UK, British Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) Nationals and certain non EEA members
Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Applications from the UK Reserve Forces are welcome, as we aspire to be a model employer of those who serve their country. We also offer a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet our minimum selection criteria. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Commissioners statementThe Civil Service recruits by merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.
School leaving age statementCandidates will be subject to UK school leaving age legislation.
Apply and further informationContact point for applicantsJob contact (vacancy manager) Mark Carey – Team Leader 0300 060 1208 Mark.R.Carey@naturalengland.org.uk
Or Craig Bellwood – Reserve Manager Woodwalton Fen 01487 812363 craig.bellwood@naturalengland.org.uk Sift/interview dates and locationtbc
Further informationThe post will involve some work at weekends including bank/privilege holidays and some unsocial hours, but TOIL will be available. Working on other Natural England sites may be required from time to time
Flexible working patterns will generally be accommodated unless stated otherwise. Candidates with disabilities will automatically be put forward to the interview stage provided that they satisfy the minimum criteria for the role. How to apply: Application forms are available: Internal applicants - Vacancies - Working in Natural England External applicants - Civil Service Vacancies Completed application forms should be sent to: ssd.applications@defra.gsi.gov.uk
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Closing date: 9 April 2015 |