We have a vacancy in the Quantock Hills Team for a Landscape Skills Project Officer.
Some key information:
37 hours per week
hybrid working from home and based from the Quantock Office, Fyne Court, Broomfield and there will be considerable element of the role spent working on sites including farms and countryside sites around the Quantock Hills.
28 days annual leave (pro rata for fixed term contracts
Fixed term contract for two years
What will I be doing?
This post is created to drive forward the Landscape Management Skills Scheme funded through the HPC s106/DCO. The scheme will provide training in practical landscape skills in the Quantock Hills National Landscape and surrounding areas. The focus of this training is to support unemployed individuals and young people with introductory training in practical landscape skills, providing a pathway for trainees to progress to further training, certification, volunteering, or employment in this sector.
We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:
You will be required to organise and deliver a variety of appropriate practical training opportunities, including recruiting potential trainees to the scheme through social media, by collaborating with Somerset Council colleagues, as well as 3rd sector employment and skills organisations.
Your key roles will be to:
Develop communications to promote the LMSS Project
Liaise with landowners or managers regarding potential sites for practical training activities.
Organise & deliver a range of practical countryside skills training
Provide practical activities and pastoral support to inspire and motivate people to progress in this field
Work closely with the Quantock Hills National Landscape Team to link opportunities with other streams of work such as volunteering, conservation work, wellness and other projects.
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