Warden Amgylcheddol Y Bartneriaeth Natur Leol / Local Nature Partnership Environmental Warden

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking a passionate Environmental Warden to enhance biodiversity and engage the community in local environmental projects. This role involves working on grounds maintenance, collaborating with volunteers, and implementing strategies to improve open spaces. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and community involvement. Join a dedicated team focused on making a positive impact in the community, where your efforts will contribute to the Nature Recovery Plan and foster a thriving local ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in preserving and enhancing the natural environment for future generations.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and environmental management.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with community volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small-scale improvements to Open Spaces in the County Borough.
• Collaborate with volunteers to establish environmental enhancement schemes.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Biodiversity Enhancement

Community Engagement

Environmental Management

Education

Relevant Environmental Qualifications

Job description

Fixed Term until 31st March 2027
Local Nature Partnership Environmental Warden (LNP funded)
Based at Unit 20 Pentrebach but also any Depot within Neighbourhood Services

To deliver simple, small-scale improvements to the County Borough's Open Spaces. The spaces are two-tier as defined within the Merthyr Tydfil Open Space Strategy Action Plans (2016) and each is attributed defined objectives, which alongside the targets of the Nature Recovery Plan (2019 -2024).

Responsibilities include:

1. Working on grounds maintenance projects, wildflower management, pond and watercourse maintenance, and planting of native species.
2. Collaborating with community volunteers to help them establish environmental enhancement schemes.
3. Assisting in the council's goal of enhancing biodiversity in accordance with the Nature Recovery Plan (2019-2024).
4. Working alongside other existing staff to establish and implement maintenance regimes that aid pollinators.
5. Generating community interest and encouraging volunteers to become involved in their environment.

For further information, please contact Gillian Hampson on 01685 725000 or email [e-mail].

You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.

If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than 08.05.2025 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.

Email: [e-mail].

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.

All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy, and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.

We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.