Northern Ireland Jobs

Job location: Belfast

Salary: 16/17 £4.62, 18/20yrs £6.56, 21/22yrs £8.36, 23/24yrs £8.91.

Hours: 25

Worktime: To be confirmed with employer.

Closing date: 21/01/2022

Employer: JobStart Scheme

Business: Government Programme

Address: Design Centre

Belfast

Postcode: BT1 3BA

Telephone: 000 000000

Website: www.communities-ni.gov.uk

Job Duties: The employer is: ULSTER WILDLIFE.Assist with all practical Nature Reserve/Habitat management activities.Assist with maintenance of public access and presentation of the Nature Reserve.Take care of all equipment, machinery and resources and to ensure that these are safe, tidy and secure when not in use, including buildings and classroom.Assist with tool inventories.Assist with the delivery of public events and education/youth programmes and any other community engagement activities.Assist with the promotion of the project and its activities when engaging people on the site.Assist with the delivery of the various community engagement programmes being delivered as part of the project.Comply with all Health and Safety requirements and report any issues.Assist in undertaking a range of Health and Safety checks for the Nature Reserve/Farm.Maintain and update all relevant records as necessary.You will be entitled to annual leave during this job opportunity.

Qualifications / Experience: Essential Criteria:A passion and enthusiasm for working in the natural environment to conserve wildlife.A willingness and desire to learn new skills, welcome supervision and advice.An ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.The ability to work outdoors in all seasons, learning skills in a 'hands-on', practical manner.The ability to work as part of a team.Flexibility in your schedule to attend training courses, workshops or events.Desirable Criteria:Experience of working or volunteering in the nature conservation sector gained within the last 2 years.The skills and confidence to capture and share your experiences either in writing in a blog/diary or by photograph and video.Basic IT Skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Application Method: JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 18-24 years and not in receipt of benefits phone 0300 200 7807.

Other Information: The employer is: ULSTER WILDLIFE Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.