About us

The Vale of Glamorgan Local Nature Partnership sits within the Countryside Service of the Directorate of Resources. The Local Nature Partnership is hosted by the Council but the primary objective of the Partnership is to further the conservation, awareness and enhancement of nature in the Vale of Glamorgan. It also aims to:

Promote partnership working between key organisations and individuals that protect and enhance nature the Vale of Glamorgan.

  • Gather information relevant to the conservation of species and habitats in the Vale of Glamorgan area, to formulate plans principally the Local Nature Recovery Action Plan
  • Involve key partners and stakeholders in the development and implementation of Local Nature Recovery Plans for the Partnership.
  • Support the development of projects undertaken by individual organisations that are contributing to the aims of the Partnership and developing new projects to address local priorities.
  • Monitor the delivery of nature recovery actions, evaluating progress towards implementation of local plans.

    • About the role

    37 hours/week with limited evening and weekend working

    Fixed term contract until the 31st March 2023 but with potential for extension subject to external funding.

    Although working across the whole of the Vale the post will be based at home and the Dock Offices, Barry.

    Pool vehicles are available but a car allowance will apply if it is deemed necessary by the council/your manager to use your own car.

    Description:

    The post holder will:

  • Support the delivery of the Welsh Government funded Local Places for Nature (LPfN) Grant programme, in particular the Restore and Recreate Green Network project with pilots in Barry, Penarth and Llantwit Major, the Community Grant scheme and the meadows conservation programme.
  • Deliver the Biodiversity Grant Scheme for local communities in the Vale including promoting the scheme, liaising and advising applicants, ensuring spend and outcomes, recording feedback and publicising successful projects.
  • Work with community groups and individuals to consult and support on enhancing the management and species diversity within green spaces throughout the Vale.
  • Monitor budgets and assist in quarterly claims and reporting. Help plan and shape programmes of work and the submission of future proposals under the LPfN fund.
  • Encourage volunteering and citizen science as part of the Local Nature Partnership and within organisations and communities in the Vale.
  • Attend and report on meetings at local and national levels within the Local Nature Partnership Network and on the delivery of the Local Places for Nature grant fund.

    • About you

    You will need:

  • Experience of working in a customer orientated environment.
  • Experience of habitat management.
  • Experience of working with volunteers
  • Experience of networking and maintaining partnerships
  • Experience managing budgets.
  • To be communicative and literate.
  • IT skills especially Excel.
  • Good practical skills in respect of site management and maintenance.
  • To be well motivated with the ability to work well in a team and have a pleasant manner, whilst dealing with the public.
  • Ability to be flexible and work unsupervised.
  • Ability to drive throughout the Vale.
  • The ability to communicate in Welsh would be desirable.

    • Additional information

    DBS Check Required: Standard