Penhale Dunes Assistant Engagement & Enforcement Officer
Cornwall Wildlife Trust
The main purpose of the job role is to design and deliver a rolling programme of recreational mitigation, engagement and monitoring activities, and enforcement at Penhale Dunes Special Area of Conservation (SAC), an internationally important sand dune site.
The role has been developed in response to increased recreational pressure on Penhale Dunes SAC and is therefore required to deliver Cornwall Council’s duties under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended). The role has been developed with input from Cornwall Council and Natural England and will be hosted by Cornwall Wildlife Trust who have management oversight of Penhale Dunes SAC. Cornwall Wildlife Trust will provide training, professional support and line management.
The role will lead public engagement events and activities across Penhale Dunes SAC and in the wider community. The post holder will provide on the ground wardening duties to educate and promote responsible recreation, on the designated site, and influence visitor behaviour in a positive way.
The post holder will develop collaborative relationships to bring positive change to benefit the protected habitats and species on the dunes.
Are you passionate about wildlife, public access to wild places and dog ownership? If so get in touch. We are looking for an Assistant Engagement and Enforcement Officer to work at the internationally important Penhale Sand Dunes, Perranporth.
The role will involve developing and delivering a range of events and activities to encourage responsible use of the dunes. Activities will be delivered on the dunes and in the wider community. The post holder will develop a dog walking strategy for the dunes to include codes of conduct. The role will involve monitoring activities and wildlife on the dunes. The role may involve an element of enforcement, this will be carried out with the assistance of colleagues and partner organisations.
Good communication skills are a must, as is the ability to collaborate with partner organisations and foster effective relationships with a variety of stake holders.
This is a part time, 30 hours per week, 3 year fixed term position.
Benefits:
- Cornwall Wildlife Trust operates excellent toil and flexible working policies
- Enhanced company holiday entitlement – starting at 25 days plus bank holidays and rising to a maximum 30 days over a period of time (1 day extra for each year worked after 4 complete years served)
- All employees have access to the Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 counselling service) and Employee health and wellbeing portal
- Free onsite parking at Five Acres and King Edward Mine sites
- Stakeholder pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 24 February 2025.
Interviews will be held on the 12 March 2025.
About Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. With the invaluable support of our volunteers, members and corporate supporters we manage over 50 nature reserves, including an island for wildlife and people in Cornwall. We also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. With the invaluable support of our volunteers, members and corporate supporters we manage over 50 nature reserves, including an island for wildlife and people in Cornwall. We also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live.
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