Spoonbills such as these are not infrequent visitors to the reserve |
THE RSPB is seeking an assistant warden for its wetland reserve at Blacktoft Sands in East Yorkshire.
Says the job description: "We are seeking someone to help deliver our busy work programme across the RSPB Humber Reserves holding (currently 1600ha of land around the wider estuary).
"Applicants must be able to demonstrate some previous experience of working on reserves or similar and ideally be trained in the use of brushcutters, tractors and use of handheld sprayers.
"This role will also include working on some weekend days and occasionally involve face-to-face visitor work.
It continues: "The role will be varied, covering a wide range of tasks, so you will need to be energetic, adaptable and have the desire to achieve.
"You willl work as part of a team to assist in delivering a wide range of operations such as reedcutting, agricultural field operations, estate maintenance and biological survey work, while you will also be expected to engage positively with a wide range of stakeholders and help manage our volunteer team.
"It is important that you are a strong team player, with the ability to generate ideas and see them through to high standards.
"You will have a passion for natural history, and you will enjoy working outside in all weathers.
"Training will be provided as required to help you to fulfil your whole potential."
The salary is £25,723.00 - £27,614.00 per annum and the deadline for applications is March 27.
For further information, contact pete.short@rspb.org.uk or gareth.tate@rspb.org.uk
This white-tailed lapwing was a star attraction at the reserve in autumn three years ago |
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