Assistant Countryside Officer — Outdoor Conservation

Calderdale Norse Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale Council is seeking an Assistant Countryside Officer to manage and improve countryside sites. The role involves carrying out practical conservation tasks, using a range of machinery and hand tools, and leading volunteer work parties.

You will train and supervise volunteers, maintain tool and machinery records, and produce monitoring and report documentation. The position is outdoors, with potential evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience in countryside management and supervision of volunteers.
• Ecological knowledge and practical habitat management experience.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out practical countryside management tasks using machinery and hand tools.
• Supervise and lead volunteer work parties.
• Maintain records for tools and machinery and complete required documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Volunteer supervision

Site management

Tools

Chainsaw certificate

Driving licence B (2+ years)

C1+E licence (preferred)

CPC training

Job description

Calderdale Council is seeking an Assistant Countryside Officer to manage and improve countryside sites. The role involves carrying out practical conservation tasks, using a range of machinery and hand tools, and leading volunteer work parties.

You will train and supervise volunteers, maintain tool and machinery records, and produce monitoring and report documentation. The position is outdoors, with potential evening and weekend work.