The Devil's Spittleful is a beautiful and diverse heathland near Bewdley, Stourport and Kidderminster. The setting is idyllic – where else can you work and see lizards, watch rhinos and steam trains, and hear lions roar?

Purpose of the role

We are looking for the right person to become a work party leader and work alongside our reserve staff and existing volunteers. You will help us look after this site running practical conservation volunteer work parties once a month with support and guidance from reserve staff and other volunteers.

We have a small but dedicated existing work party but seek an individual who will organise the group and oversee practical tasks on the day. Your work party will directly benefit the wildlife of this beautiful heathland nature reserve. All necessary training will be provided.

Type of tasks you will be involved with

Some examples of typical tasks involved are:

• organise volunteers to attend and undertake practical work once per month
• With training, ensure work parties operate safely
• undertaking direct practical work such as bramble and scrub management
• agree a work plan ensuring that work is carried out in accordance with the management plan
• informing the reserves team of progress and of any points of interest/concern on the site

Experience and skills required

• Suitable for everyone with a basic level of fitness
• Interest and enthusiasm for nature and wildlife conservation
• Willingness to work outside in all weathers
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team 
• Basic use of hand tools - training and tools will be provided
• Willingness to be involved in a number of tasks as directed
• Comfortable leading groups of people (leadership training will be given)
• Understanding of importance of adhering to Health and Safety policies and procedures

Days/times we would like you to be available

Our current work party takes place on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 10am-2pm

Benefits

Being a work party leader enables you to develop a deep understanding of the nature reserve you are helping to look after.  Through working closely with our reserves team staff, you will gain a deeper understanding of our site management plans and help to carry out this vital management on site.  It is a great way to feel connected to the natural world as you experience it changing with the seasons and seeing the benefits of the work come in to play. 

In addition to general tool-use and health and safety training, we will offer training in leadership and first aid.

We’re Wild About Inclusion

To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better.  It also means cultivating inclusive workspaces that are free from discrimination, where differences are valued, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature!

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