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Job Title: Rewilding Site Manager Location: Nazeing, Essex Employer: Nattergal Limited Number of Positions: 1 Salary (per annum pro rata): £27,500 - £35,000 per annum Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full Time - Permanent Job Snapshot We are looking for a local person to manage our new site near Nazeing, Essex, providing site and communities coordination as we develop our project plans. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join the Nattergal team, take a lead on this rewilding project in its early stages and to play an integral role in the successful delivery of the project aims. The Opportunity: Nattergal is a leading nature restoration company building inspiring rewilding projects across the UK and beyond, creating stories of hope for nature and the future. Through joining the company you will be embedded in this innovative, inspiring organisation and will play an integral part of developing and delivering exemplar site-level processes that really add value to nature. We are aiming to build a team and culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, and experience and would welcome applications from such. About the Role: The ideal candidate will live within driving distance of Nazeing, as the role will be predominantly site based. They will need to be a great project and supplier manager, with the ability to smoothly coordinate activities on site, including Health and Safety processes and visitor management. They will be hands-on – collecting soil samples for carbon in the morning, then fixing a fence in the afternoon. They will also be a fantastic communicator – giving site tours to local groups one day, and presenting the project at a local landowners meeting the next. Reporting to the Head of Operations, and with support from the wider Nattergal team, the successful candidate will deliver: Site Management: - Developing and delivering yearly site budgets, including utilities. - Management of activities at the Wildland – including booking in, meeting on site and providing orientation tours to partners, suppliers and investors. This will include water, carbon and biodiversity baseline surveyors, academic researchers, investors, and team visits as required. There will also be tradespersons to co-ordinate as the site develops. - Building management responsibilities – including ex-farm buildings and site office, plus working with a property management company on the residential and commercial tenanted buildings. - To be the main contact point for all the above and related site activity, including, engaging with local suppliers to provide services, e.g., ordering lunches from local pubs where required. - To eventually include the management of ongoing monitoring data collection for ecological and hydrological monitoring– potentially undertaking some regular biodiversity surveys (as per skills and development ambitions). - General maintenance jobs – e.g. lawn mowing, fixing gates and fence upkeep. - Manage the site Health and Safety requirements for all the above and lead on site security. Community Coordination: - To provide a focal contact point to the local community, to be a ‘friendly face’. - To coordinate, promote locally and run community engagement events – e.g., in local village halls. - To engage directly with local stakeholders – including visits to local farmers and interested other key persons in the community for coffee meetings to explain the project. - To engage with local community groups, schools, and council/local authority as needed. - To design and coordinate local volunteers and activity days. - To manage project-level Facebook group and contribute to Nattergal level social media regarding on site activities, including visual media of wildlife. Requirements (Person Specification) Essential: - A passion for nature recovery and biodiversity conservation. - Project Management experience, preferably in a land management related organisation (e.g., conservation charity, farming) - Experience within the nature conservation / land management industry. - Excellent communication skills including verbal and visual presentations. - A proactive self-starter with excellent organisational skills. - Good problem-solving skills. - A practical person who is happy to take on physical tasks and work outside in all weathers. - Good experience using Microsoft suite of programmes - Word, Outlook, Excel. - Commutable distance from the site. - Full UK driving licence Desirable: - Degree / qualifications in a land management or natural science-based discipline - Health and Safety qualifications (full training will be given) - Adaptive to changing requirements and the excitement of working in a fast moving start up Benefits Annual Leave: 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays Pension Scheme In addition to the role and it’s benefits you will be enrolled on to the Change Agents UK Sustainability Leadership Skills Programme. You can benefit from networking with peers, a series of workshops, 1:1 coaching to focus on your professional development.
Temporary Landscape Labourers Needed – Killearn, Stirling, Scotland Our established landscape design company is seeking motivated and dependable landscape labourers for a temporary project in the picturesque area of Killearn, Stirling, Scotland. This short-term role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about nature and are looking to contribute to sustainable and ecological landscaping projects. Duration: 3 to 4 days Job Description: As a landscape labourer, you will be an integral part of our team, helping to transform and maintain outdoor spaces. Your tasks will include: Assisting in the preparation and clearing of sites. Planting, mulching, and assisting with irrigation installation. Performing general maintenance duties such as trimming, pruning, and lawn care. Helping with the setup and removal of any temporary landscape structures. Requirements: Physical fitness and the ability to perform labor-intensive tasks. Previous experience in landscaping or gardening preferred, but not essential. A keen interest in ecology and sustainability. Reliable transportation to Killearn, Stirling. Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions. What We Offer: Competitive daily wage. Opportunity to work in a beautiful outdoor setting. Chance to be a part of a team that values sustainability and eco-friendly practices. If you are eager to make a visible impact in the field of landscape design and care about contributing to environmentally responsible projects, we would love to hear from you.