Geopark Project Manager
English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark
The English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark is looking for a Project Manager, on a freelance basis, for a 30-month period, 12 days per month, starting in December 2024 to manage the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark’s Project Terra Firma.
Project Terra Firma is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to the National Lottery Players we will be able to strengthen the foundations of the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark to achieve a more resilient organisation, creating a clear roadmap and delivery structure, robust business model and effective leadership for a 20+ year vision, within the framework of the Geopark Management Plan. The project is an in depth analyse of the Geopark and how it can become effective to support the local community and partners. It will also address new engagement strategies and resources including: website development, volunteer engagement, education provision, interpretation tools, each informed from in-depth analysis and feasibility work.
Application deadline: Monday 14th October 2024, 5pm.
About English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark
A Geopark is an area of globally recognised, unique geological interest designated by UNESCO. A place where you can touch a very special part of the Earth's story and be amazed by the extraordinary landscapes, mountains, coastlines, places and people.
The whole of Torbay has been designated a Geopark in 2007 by UNESCO because of our unique and often spectacular geology and natural environment.
While many of the 195 UNESCO Global Geoparks around the world are in remoter areas, often away from towns and cities, the English Riviera Geopark is fairly unique in that it also happens to encompass one of the UK’s most popular seaside resorts. It is one of only two ‘urban’ geoparks in the UK.
The Geopark not only covers 62.4km2 land but also 41.5km2 of the marine area of Torbay. Whilst geology may be at the heart of the designation, Geoparks also encompass other areas of heritage, including history, culture, archaeology and biodiversity.
There is also a strong environmental element to a Geopark’s designation that calls for the area to be managed responsibly in terms of conservation and sustainable development. Education is also central, as is working with the local people to ensure the geopark becomes a becomes a better place to live, work and visit.
A Geopark is an area of globally recognised, unique geological interest designated by UNESCO. A place where you can touch a very special part of the Earth's story and be amazed by the extraordinary landscapes, mountains, coastlines, places and people. The whole of Torbay has been designated a Geopark in 2007 by UNESCO because of our unique and often spectacular geology and natural environment.While many of the 195 UNESCO Global Geoparks around the world are in remoter areas, often away from towns and cities, the English Riviera Geopark is fairly unique in that it also happens to encompass one of the UK’s most popular seaside resorts. It is one of only two ‘urban’ geoparks in the UK.The Geopark not only covers 62.4km2 land but also 41.5km2 of the marine area of Torbay. Whilst geology may be at the heart of the designation, Geoparks also encompass other areas of heritage, including history, culture, archaeology and biodiversity.There is also a strong environmental element to a Geopark’s designation that calls for the area to be managed responsibly in terms of conservation and sustainable development. Education is also central, as is working with the local people to ensure the geopark becomes a becomes a better place to live, work and visit.
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