Land Worker
Job description
ABOUT NEW TO NATURE
Thank you for your interest in this New to Nature placement.
New to Nature is an exciting programme of paid work placements in nature-focused roles. This is one of 70 roles that will be created across the UK to encourage new and diverse talent into the Natural Environment sector.
We’re particularly interested in receiving applications from young people (aged 18-25) who are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, who are living with a disability or are from low-income households.
You’ll get paid a good wage from a placement that helps the environment, learn loads of skills to boost your CV and get access to an Employment Coach to help you plan your future career. There’ll also be opportunities to learn about potential careers in the natural environment, and (should you wish to) connect with the other young people working in New to Nature roles across the country.
This is a unique opportunity to try something new, and to take a first step on a career path where you can make a real difference. The natural environment needs you!
We hope you will join us on this exciting journey!
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Based from our Rochdale depot you will work with a Land Team Leader to help maintain and improve our community nature sites and other open spaces across Greater Manchester.
This will involve delivering all aspects of land maintenance and improvement works that includes woodland management and establishment, grassland management, access improvements, pond and river works ensuring that all delivery is to a consistently high standard.
The position involves regular outdoor activity across the Greater Manchester area from urban nature sites to the moorland hills and river valleys and there is an expectation to work outdoors in all weathers.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- No formal qualifications are required
- Ability to liaise with colleagues to maintain effective working relationships
- Time management and organisational skills
- Flexible approach to work
- Motivated
- A willingness to work outdoors in all weathers
- A desire to make health & safety a top priority
- An interest in the outdoors and UK wildlife
SUPPORT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
This placement is part of a national programme – New to Nature – funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This will include additional elements of training and personal development support provided by Groundwork UK and partners, as well as on the job training and support from Groundwork Greater Manchester.
Each trainee will complete an in-depth induction programme with input from New to Nature partners, along with tailored advice and guidance from a Groundwork Employment Coach at key points during the placement. This may include identifying skills and training opportunities or help with your CV and job search skills.
Groundwork Greater Manchester will also be providing support for participants, including:
- Use of power tools including brush cutters and chippers
- Health & Safety in the workplace
- Equality & Diversity Training
- Carbon Literacy accreditation
- Emergency 1st Aid
All New to Nature trainees will be invited to participate in a learning Network. This will create opportunities to take part in different talks, workshops and discussions focused on the environment sector, hosted by Groundwork and our partners.
APPLICATION
You can apply for this placement via the following link: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NTNPlacementApplication22
This is hosted by Groundwork UK who will monitor applications, before passing them to the relevant placement organisation, who will shortlist applicants for a selection process.
Please ensure that you carefully select the correct role from the drop-down list via the online form, to ensure your details are passed to the correct placement organisation. Applicants will receive an on-screen confirmation when your application has been successfully submitted.
If you have any questions about the application form, contact Groundwork UK at: [email protected]
INTERVIEWS
We will contact you to let you know whether you have been shortlisted for interview.
We expect to conduct interviews in person the week beginning 5th June 2023
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact us at: [email protected] or telephone: 0161 785 7409
