AONB Management Plan Officer
The purpose of the job is to research, develop and produce an AONB Management Plan for the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Key tasks will include data research and collation, preparing a State of the AONB report, public and agency consultation, plan preparation and publication. A budget will be available for some technical assistance and strategic consultancy advice.
A third level qualification in a relevant subject along with at least two year’s proven work experience in a relevant role are required. Also sought are knowledge and experience of the following: natural and cultural heritage and rural affairs; research and data collation techniques; analytical skills; written and oral communication; public and stakeholder engagement; building effective working relationships; working independently.
Area Ranger
The Trust currently has a position available for Area Ranger. Telephone Requests are welcome. Applications Forms and Job Descriptions are also available from this site. Please detach Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and return in a separate envelope.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title: Area Ranger
Employer: Mourne Heritage Trust
Responsible To: Countryside Services Manager
Scale: NJC Scale 4/ 5 +
15% Unsociable Hours Allowance
Spinal Points: 16 - 20
Salary Range: £16,325 to £18,323 (includes 15% unsocial hours allowance).
Based at: Silent Valley, Head Road, Kilkeel.
Key Responsibilities
To develop, maintain detailed knowledge of Countryside Recreation and conservation Mourne AONB.
To help promote and secure positive links and understanding between landowners local communities, visitors, business sectors and volunteers and promote the aims and objectives of Mourne Heritage Trust to all.
To identify, agree and implement practical projects to achieve conservation and recreational policy objectives in consultation with Mourne Heritage Trust staff and other interested parties.
To assist the Trust’s Countryside Services Manager (C.S.M.) in the planning, development and supervision of the Mourne Conservation Volunteers (MCV). To Supervise the MCV programme and arrange, organise and oversee training and practical conservation projects.
To be responsible for ensuring the Health and Safety of visitors and volunteers engaged in all Trust led projects.
In liaison with the C.S.M, to be responsible for the direction and supervision of a team of Countryside Officers.
To make regular patrols within the Mourne AONB to monitor countryside access and use and to be aware of and report on any natural or man-made changes observed.
To carry out regular monitoring of all rights of way and access routes.
To Interface between landowners and users concerning countryside access issues, resolve problems and deal with queries arising in conjunction with relevant access authorities.
Act as a contact for advice, information and practical assistance to visitors, user and school groups on route planning, walks, drives, recreational facilities, etc.
To identify offences in the countryside e.g., ASSI infringements, wildlife incidents, litter, and dumping and seek resolution of these issues
Compile and submit surveys, reports and attend to correspondence as required by the C.S.M.
Assist emergency and other public services on 24-hour call-out procedures.
Ensure that all equipment, tools and vehicles are maintained in safe and clean condition.
Maintain inventories, vehicle, plant and material sheets as required.
To ensure that you and persons under your control maintain a high standard as applied to dress, vehicles, attendance and general presentation, to further the Trust’s standing with the local communities and general public.
Perform any other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post as directed by the C.S.M or the Chief Executive.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
To have at least 2 years experience in a job relevant to this post.
To have a practical good knowledge of at least two of the following countryside maintenance, countryside recreation, farming, natural history or rural land management.
To have experience of assisting with the organisation, direction and supervision of volunteer events or groups working on practical projects.
To be able to research, prepare and submit to deadline, concise and accurate written reports on a wide range of subjects.
Demonstrate interest in and commitment to the Mourne Heritage Trust’s purpose.
To have a sociable disposition and a pleasant, out going personality.
To be an effective and a persuasive communicator and be physically fit.
To have a current full driving licence.
Desirable
Previous Ranger experience.
To be qualified to HNC/HND level in an environmental/countryside subject and posses a Mountain Leaders Award or similar qualification.
Experience of mountaineering, fell walking or long distance walking and posses a first aid and emergency rescue certificate.
To have experience of staff supervision and be computer literate and possess basic keyboard skills.
To have a knowledge of the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Working Arrangements
The Post holder will work a 37-hour week but will be required to work at weekends and other unsociable hours as required to deliver the demands of the post for which an allowance is paid. Applicants will work with the minimum of supervision and will be frequently required to work in adverse environmental conditions and to often work alone in remote locations. Considerable travel throughout the Mourne AONB will be normal and applicants should live within a reasonable traveling distance of the work. You will be provided with a vehicle for use on official duties, together with the necessary protective clothing and equipment.
Conditions of Appointment
Salary is graded between £16,325 to £18,323 pa, NJC Scale Points 16 to 20. It is the Trust policy that new employees normally start at the bottom of the pay scale. The post is pensionable (NILGOSC) and will be on an on-going basis subject to performance and on going funding of the Trust by its Government partners. Appointment will be subject to a six-month probationary period.
Built Heritage Officer -
Note: A full Job Description and Application Pack can be obtained from the Mourne Heritage Trust office on 028 4372 4059 or e-mail: elaine.mcalinden@mourne.co.uk.
Mourne Heritage Trust is the management body for the Mourne and Slieve Croob Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, now Northern Ireland’s first candidate National Park.
The Mourne Homesteads project aims to renovate a number of derelict traditional dwellings in Mourne for full time residential use by local people, and is currently delivering an extensive education and training scheme in traditional building skills. Over £1.4 m in funding has been secured, and the project will shortly be commencing on site.
The Trust wishes to recruit a:
BUILT HERITAGE OFFICER
(£20,000 - £24,000 per annum)
The postholder will oversee the delivery of the Mourne Homesteads project and lead the development of future built heritage initiatives within the Trust.
The post holder will be responsible for instructing a professional team, overseeing staff and running an education and training project.
This is an innovative and challenging scheme. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with practical problem solving and effective communication skills.
Knowledge of vernacular building restoration, and conservation-based skills are essential. At least three year’s experience of projects associated with the built heritage management and a relevant third level qualification are essential.
The post is for a fixed term contract for one year but may be extended subject to funding.
The Mourne Heritage Trust welcomes applications from men and women from all sections of the community and will consider flexible working arrangements, including secondment.
A job description and application form can be obtained from:
The Monitoring Officer
Mourne Heritage Trust
87 Central Promenade
Newcastle
BT33 0HH
Tel: 028 4372 4059
Fax: 028 4372 6493
Email :elaine.mcalinden@mourne.co.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications is 4pm on Friday 30 April 2004. Interviews on the afternoon of Monday 10 May 2004.
Chief Executive Officer
The Mourne Heritage Trust wishes to appoint a new Chief Executive to build on its significant record of success to date and to help sustain the Mourne Heritage Trust as the leading partner in environmental management and sustainable development in the Mournes.
As a leading officer within the Trust, the post holder will report directly to the Board of Trustees through its Chair. This is a time of review for protected areas, wider environmental management and public administration in Northern Ireland and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to play a key role in championing the needs of the Mourne area.
The closing date for receipt of application is Friday 9th September 2005 at 4pm
Countryside Officer
To undertake a range of countryside maintenance works and development projects to promote visitor enjoyment and biodiversity within the Mournes.
Countryside Services Manager
The Mourne Heritage Trust is the management body for the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the area selected for potential designation as Northern Ireland’s first National Park. The Trust has a broad remit including environmental management, recreation and visitor services, built and cultural heritage and sustainable tourism activities, working closely with a variety of local and regional partners.
COUNTRYSIDE SERVICES MANAGER
(Salary £25,437 - £31,653. Scale Point 32 - 40)
As a senior officer within the Trust, the post holder will lead on the development of countryside management, recreation and visitor services. This is a period of significant activity in Mourne and the post will involve policy and strategy development, project development and implementation, as well as staff and operational management of key countryside services.
A minimum of three years relevant experience is essential. The successful applicant will ideally have a relevant third level qualification, although this may be waived in lieu of substantial recent experience directly relevant to the post.
Detailed job descriptions and application forms can be obtained from:
The Monitoring Officer
Mourne Heritage Trust
87 Central Promenade, Newcastle
Co Down, BT33 0HH
Tel: 028 4372 4059
e-mail: mht@mourne.co.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications
Friday 8th September 2006 @ 4.00pm
The Mourne Heritage Trust welcomes applications from men and women from all sections of
the community.
Countryside Services Manager
The Mourne Heritage Trust is the management body of the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the area selected for potential designation as Northern Ireland's first National Park. The Trust has a broad remit which includes environmental management, recreation and visitor servicing, built and cultural heritage management and development of sustainable tourism activities within the Mourne AONB.
The Trust wishes to make the following appointment to build on its record of success in these areas.
Countryside Services Manager
Salary Scale 32-40 £24708 - £30,747
As a senior officer within the Trust the post holder will lead on the development of the countryside management, recreation and visitor services in the Mournes. This is a period of significant activity within Mourne and the post will involve policy and strategy development, project development and implementation, as well as staff and opertational management of key countryside services delivered by the Trust.
Countryside Services Manager (Re-advertisement)
The Mourne Heritage Trust is the management body for the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the area selected for potential designation as Northern Ireland’s first National Park. The Trust has a broad remit including environmental management, recreation and visitor services, built and cultural heritage and sustainable tourism activities, working closely with a variety of local and regional partners.
COUNTRYSIDE SERVICES MANAGER
(Salary £25,437 - £31,653. Scale Point 32 - 40)
As a senior officer within the Trust, the post holder will lead on the development of countryside management, recreation and visitor services. This is a period of significant activity in Mourne and the post will involve policy and strategy development, project development and implementation, as well as staff and operational management of key countryside services.
A minimum of two years relevant experience is essential. The successful applicant will ideally have a relevant third level qualification, although this may be waived in lieu of substantial recent experience directly relevant to the post. Previous applicants are welcome to apply.
Detailed job descriptions and application forms can be obtained from:
The Monitoring Officer
Mourne Heritage Trust
87 Central Promenade,
Newcastle
Co Down
BT33 0HH
Tel: 028 4372 4059e-mail: mht@mourne.co.uk
The Mourne Heritage Trust welcomes applications from men and women from all sections of the community.
Free Lime Training Course - 29-30 September 2005
A knowledge and understanding of the use of lime can be helpful in the restoration of many of our old buildings. Training in the use of lime is being offered by the Mourne Heritage Trust, funded by the Rural Down Partnership through the Leader + programme.
2 x 1/2 Courses will run on Thursday 29 September 2005 and Friday 30 September 2005 at Narrow Water Lime Service, Warrenpoint.
Course attendees must live within the Ards, Banbridge and Down District Council areas. Target groups are:- long-term unemployed, youth (under 25 years), women, farmers and members of a farming family.
PLACES ARE LIMITED SO TO AVAIL OF A PLACE - APPLY NOW!!!!
Natural Heritage Outreach Officer
The Outreach Officer is a new post designed to lead in the delivery of activities to engage with Mourne communities to increase local involvement in the management of the AONB and improve the understanding of the special features of the area. Either a third level or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject along with one year's experience in a similar work role (paid or voluntary) or 3 year's equivalent experience in a relevant capacity will be essential.
The successful candidate will also have knowledge and understanding of environmental and rural issues and excellent communication skills. Secondment opportunities will be considered.
This is joint funded by Environment and Heritage Service and the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund
Natural Heritage Outreach Officer
The Officer will lead in the delivery of Outreach activities on Natural Heritage (Biodiversity & Landscape) with Mourne communities to increase local involvement in the management of the AONB and to improve the understanding of the special features of the area.
Natural Heritage Outreach Officer
The Natural Heritage Outreach Officer will deliver outreach activities on Natural Heritage (Biodiversity & Landscape) with Mourne communities to increase local involvement in the management of the Mourne AONB and to improve the understanding of the special features of the area.
A third level qualification in a relevant subject, together with a minimum of two year's work experience in a relevant field and proven ability to communicate is essential for this post. Knowledge and understanding of environmental issues, good interpretation skills and project management experience are also required.
The position is joint funded by the Environment and Heritage Service and the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Natural Heritage Outreach Officer (Re-advertisement)
The Officer will lead in the delivery of outreach activities on Natural Heritage (Biodiversity & Landscape) with Mourne communities to increase local involvement in the management of the AONB and to improve the understanding of the special features of the area.
Office Manager
Part Time Volunteer Co-ordinator
The Mourne Heritage Trust currently has a position for a part time Volunteer Co-ordinator (18 Hours per week). The post holder will be based at the Trust's countryside operations base at the Silent Valley and will work closely with the Trust's Area Ranger and Countryside Services Manager in the planning, development and supervision of the Trust's Mourne Conservation Volunteer programme.
The successful candidate will have 2 years relevant work experience and will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of volunteer management, countryside issues and practical environmental projects.
The job description and application form can be downloaded from this website and are provided in a Word format. Applications may be typed but a hard copy must be received in the Mourne Heritage Trust office (signed and dated in your own handwriting) before the closing date - 4pm on Friday 23 September 2005.
Rural Heritage Officer
The Mourne Heritage Trust is the management body of the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the area selected for potential designation as Northern Ireland's first National Park. The Trust has a broad remit which includes environmental management, recreation and visitor servicing, built and cultural heritage management and development of sustainable tourism activities within the Mourne AONB.
The Trust wishes to make the following appointment to build on its record of success in these areas.
Rural Heritage Officer
£20,235 - £20,895 (NJC Points 25-26) plus 11% employers contribution to voluntary pension scheme
The Rural Heritage Officer will lead on the development of the Mourne Rural Heritage Programme, a key work area in the Trust’s Operational Plan. The programme will include an audit of the rural heritage of the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the establishment of a Mourne Rural Heritage Trail and the development of educational materials on the rural and cultural heritage of the Mourne Area. The officer will also lead in the development of a Mourne Branding Forum to promote local agricultural produce and crafts through a Mourne Brand, and will organise and lead a study visit to facilitate learning about local branding by members of the forum. The officer will service the Mourne Rural Heritage Steering Group which will advise and provide guidance on the implementation of the programme and will provide reports to both the project funders and to the Board of the Mourne Heritage Trust.
This project is part financed by the European Union (Peace II Programme) managed for the SEUPB by the Northern Ireland Rural Development Council.
Seasonal Assistant Countryside Officer - Full Time
Purpose of Job
To assist our established Countryside Team with the summer maintenance programme of visitor site maintenance and green lanes within the Mourne and Slieve Croob AONB.
Working from our depot at the Silent Valley, Kilkeel, the Assistant will help our established Countryside Team with the summer maintenance programme of access footpaths, green lanes and Car Parks within the Mourne AONB. This work involves litter collection, cutting hedge sides, mowing and strimming the path bases and minor repairs to gates, stiles and fences.
Seasonal Assistant Countryside Officer - Part Time
The Mourne Heritage Trust currently has one vacancy for an assistant Countryside Officer. Working from our depot at the Silent Valley, Kilkeel, the Assistant will help our established Countryside Team with the summer maintenance programme of access footpaths, green lanes and Car Parks within the Mourne AONB.
This is a part time temporary position based on 2.5 days per week.
Seasonal Countryside Officer - Full Time
The Mourne Heritage Trust currently has one vacancy for a Assistant Countryside Officer. Working from our depot at the
This post is a fixed term contract of 17 weeks from 2 June 2008 to 26 September 2008, 35 hours per week.
Seasonal Countryside Officer - Part Time
The Mourne Heritage Trust currently has one vacancy for a Part Time Assistant Countryside Officer. Working from our depot at the
This post is a fixed term contract of 17 weeks from 2 June 2008 to 26 September 2008, 2.5 days per week.
Seasonal Countryside Officers
Mourne Heritage Trust currently has two vacancies for Assistant Countryside Officers. Working from our depot at the Silent Valley, Kilkeel, the Assistants will help our established Countryside Team with the summer maintenance programme of access footpaths, green lanes and Car Parks within Mourne AONB. The Trust is willing to accept applications from students seeking summer placements to commence employment week commencing 5 June 2006.
This work involves litter collection, cutting hedge sides, mowing and strimming the path bases and minor repairs to gates, stiles and fences.
JOB APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT ALL LOCAL JOB CENTRES.
Sustainable Tourism Project Officer - Maternity Cover
Sustainable Tourism Training Programme
Expression of Interest Forms can be downloaded from here and submitted either to the East Down Institute or the Mourne Heritage Trust directly.
Temporary Assistant Countryside Officers
Traditional Skills Training Programme
Applications are invited for individuals to undertake a training course in traditional skills. Training is being funded by the Rural Down Partnership through the Leader + programme.
Target Groups are: Long Term Unemployed, Youth (Under 25 Years), Women and farmers and members of a farming family.
Applicants are advised that places are limited.