ABOUT SHEFFIELD & ROTHERHAM WILDLIFE TRUST

Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust is an independent, local, environmental charity
governed by a Board of Trustees drawn from our local community.  We are one of 46
Wildlife Trusts working across the UK for nature and people.

We are working towards an exciting and ambitious Strategy2030 which is summarised
below:

Our Vision
Throughout Sheffield & Rotherham, from our streets & neighbourhoods to the wider
countryside, there will be an abundance of nature that is protected, cared for and
experienced by everyone.

Our Ambitions

●  30% of land and water is great for nature by 2030 and an abundance of wildlife

everywhere

●  1 in 4 people taking action for nature
●  5 minutes to nature for everyone

Our teams protect important wildlife, habitats and green spaces that matter to local
people. We directly manage 15 Nature Reserves, thanks to our many volunteers and
dedicated staff, including the internationally important moorland at Blacka Moor, the
much-loved Wyming Brook, the beautiful woodlands at Greno Woods and the locally
important ‘space to breathe’ at Sunnybank.

Recent projects to support nature recovery include the delivery of natural flood risk
management schemes with the Environment Agency on the Rother, recording the
return of the otter along the River Don and producing the first ever State of Nature
report for Sheffield. We are the lead partner for the successful Sheffield Lakeland £4
million Heritage Fund landscape partnership.  We are working with others to ensure that
tree planting and woodland creation is coordinated through the South Yorkshire
Woodland Partnership.

Every year we engage with thousands of people of all ages, and have over 6,000
subscribing members and a rapidly growing social media following. We support our
local community to take action for nature, campaigning on local issues that threaten

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our natural environment and wildlife.  Recent campaigns include saving Owlthorpe
Fields, which faced the threat of development but has now been partly designated as
a Local Wildlife Site. We also support the Sheffield Swift Network helping to address the
decline in swift populations and we set up and support the Sheffield Street Tree
Partnership.

Working with our local communities is central to what we do, helping people to better
connect with nature. Projects such as Nextdoor Nature empowers people to take
action in their local green spaces. Our Outdoor Learning team provides opportunities
for children and young people of all ages and abilities to enjoy and appreciate nature.
For older, vulnerable, and isolated adults, our Wild@Heart nature programme provides
dedicated activities to enjoy nature and nature’s benefits.

Wildscapes consultancy works to improve places for people and wildlife by providing a
range of land management and ecology services. Profit generated by the social
enterprise is reinvested back into the Trust’s charitable activities - into our nature
reserves, wildlife conservation, community engagement and campaign work.

Wildscapes  Consultancy's  turnover  and  profitability  has  grown  considerably  in  recent
years  and  there  is  potential  to  build  on  this  further  through  the  existing  pipeline  and
framework agreements as well as some exciting opportunities in development.

The  consultancy  can  work  across  the  country  but  has  a  regional  focus,  delivering
contracts  both  through  Sheffield  and  Rotherham  Wildlife  Trust  and  the  subsidiary
'Wildscapes  Community  Interest  Company'  (CIC).   All  staff  are  employed  by the Trust.
The Consultancy Manager reports to a small Board and the CEO of the Trust.

Services include:

●  Ecology:  biodiversity  net  gain,  protected  species  and  habitat  surveys,  licensing,

mitigation, management plans, planning and architect support.

●  Land  Management:  habitat  creation,  moorland  restoration,  fencing,  tree

planting, site maintenance, school grounds, soft landscaping etc.

●  Water  contracts:  creation/restoration  of  ponds  through the GCN DLL framework

and private contracts, river restoration and natural flood management.

To find out more about our work please take a look at our websites here:
https://www.wildsheffield.com/
https://wildscapes.co.uk/

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ABOUT THE ROLE

To  lead  and  manage  the  delivery  of  land  management  contracts  and  internal  work,
including  work  required  as  part  of  district  level  licensing  (DLL)  great  crested  newt  (GCN)
pond work, ensuring work is delivered to an excellent standard for clients and the CIC.

Manage the delivery of all contracts and work across the region with support from the wider
team to ensure all work is completed to high quality standards.

Core tasks cover the whole project process from meeting prospective clients, tendering for
work  and  delivery,  and  includes  site,  staff  and  budget  management  together  with
client/landowner engagement and sub-contractor liaison.

When  required,  to  provide  advice  and  support  to  the  wider  Wildscapes  Team  for  the
delivery of a range of wider projects and contract work.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Land Team Manager (permanent)

JOB NUMBER: LTM-25

RESPONSIBLE TO: Nature Recovery Development Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Land Team Officers and Casual Staff

SALARY: £36,733.82 per annum (PM Grade)

HOURS: 37.5 (1 FTE)

CONTRACT: Permanent

LOCATION: Flexible and blended working from office, home and on site

OVERALL PURPOSE

Manage  one  of  Wildscapes  key  business  units  -  land  management  -  whilst  supporting  the
other units (water and ecology inc BNG) as required.

To  lead  and  manage  the  delivery  of  land  management  contracts  including  external  and
internal  work,  including  work  required  as  part  of  district  level  licensing  (DLL)  great  crested
newt  (GCN)  pond work, ensuring work is delivered to an excellent standard for clients and
the CIC.

Manage the delivery of all contracts and work across the region with support from the wider
team to ensure all work is completed to high quality standards.

Core  tasks  cover  the  whole  contractual  process  from  meeting  prospective  clients,
tendering for work and delivery, and includes site, staff and budget management, together
with client/landowner engagement and sub-contractor liaison.

When  required,  to  provide  advice  and  support  to  the  wider  Wildscapes  team  for  the
delivery of a range of wider projects and contract work.

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MAIN DUTIES

●  Secure internal and external contracts through a range of mechanisms including
dealing with general enquiries and proactively seeking tender opportunities.

●  Manage the land teams budget and finances, including overseeing purchase ordering

and invoicing. Allocate resources appropriately for contracts including staffing,
subcontractors, equipment and materials. Plan project delivery timelines to ensure the
project meets budget and quality objectives.

●  Support senior management in developing the future income pipeline and budget

forecasting.

●  Maintain and develop excellent relationships with all clients including businesses,

national and local government, private landowners, NGOs and any others.

●  Deliver all works  to specification and to a high standard, managing works and

subcontractors in accordance with all H&S legislation including CDM Regs 2015.

●  Ensure all administration of contracts is delivered to the right quality and in a timely

way, with support from the wider team.

●  Represent Wildscapes in a professional manner at site and other meetings as required.

●  Ensure that the team undertakes effective pre-project checks such as desk-top surveys,

field surveys, utilities reports, etc.

●  Provide a watching brief / supervision of team members and/or sub contractors during
delivery work to ensure projects are delivered to specification. Cross-team support may
be required.

●  Undertake Cost Value Reviews (CVRs) of the delivery phases of contracts to ensure cost
control and that all deliverables are achieved to budget. Continue to develop more
efficient ways of delivering contracts.

●  Liaise with the wider team as appropriate including water, ecology and admin, finance,

marketing and contract management functions.

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●  Provide effective line management to a small team providing professional
development, training, instruction, on site support and work scheduling.

●  Seek out new clients and identify new business opportunities.

●  Build excellent customer relationships and ensure work is completed to the standard
expected by the client. Ensure there is effective on-site customer communication and
quality assurance.

●  Maintain Wildscapes’ tools & equipment. Contribute to the effective running of the

operational base / HQ working with the wider team to do so.

●  Ensure an excellent level of H&S across all contracts and adhere to Sheffield and

Rotherham Wildlife Trust Health & Safety Policy and Procedures.

●  Keep up to date with the relevant environmental regulations, planning requirements,
wildlife legislation and best practice. Deliver all according to SRWT's policies (e.g.
environmental, HR and health & safety policies).

●  At times, work unsociable hours as required by the business in order to deliver specific

contracts.

●  Work to and promote the Trust’s charitable objectives, strategy, policies and

procedures, including the Trust’s culture statement at all times.

●  Contribute to and engage with the work of the Trust, including in campaigns and

all-staff activities.

●  Present a professional image of the Trust and consultancy at all times.

●  Any other relevant duties required of the postholder appropriate to this grade.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

CRITERIA

EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL (E) or

STAGE CRITERIA

DESIRABLE (D)

IS

ASSESSED

3+ years experience delivering a range of conservation
contracts in a commercial environment

Experience of organising and supervising contracts and teams
on site, including H&S

Experience of writing or assisting with tenders and quotes

Experience of managing a budget of at least £250,000

Experience of representing the CIC

Experience of delivering a range of habitat contracts and
working with heavy plant

KNOWLEDGE

Excellent understanding of land management work and
nature-based solutions.

Strong knowledge of project and contract management
processes

An excellent working knowledge of Health and Safety in
relation to contract delivery

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Full driving licence.

Ability to use and develop commercial acumen in approaching
contracts and projects.

Good numerical skills with the ability to price services to ensure
competitiveness and cost effectiveness

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Competent in writing and monitoring robust health & safety
risk assessments and method statements

Good verbal and written communication with the ability to
convey technical information to clients and casual staff

Likely to have a level 6 qualification or equivalent experience

Ability to build effective working relationships with clients,
suppliers and sub contractors.

First Aid at Work certificate

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

CRITERIA

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Excellent time management skills

Attention to detail with a keen eye for quality

High level of enthusiasm, motivation and professional

demeanour

A commitment to biodiversity and conservation

Good level of physical fitness and the ability to work on remote

ESSENTIAL (E) or

STAGE CRITERIA

DESIRABLE (D)

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sites not accessible by vehicle

 Ability to deal with complaints / enquiries from the public in a
polite and professional manner

Demonstrable ability to problem solve on the job

* A = Application     I = Interview   T = Task

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DETAILS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary: £36,733.82 PM Grade pro rata at 1 FTE.

Pension:
All  staff  who  earn  over  £192 per week (£833 per month) and over 22 and under pensionable age,
are automatically enrolled on the SRWT pension scheme.
Following  a  3-month  postponement,  the  pension contribution is based on a total of 8% minimum
level, 3% by SRWT and 5% by employee.

After 6 month’s service (subject to successful probationary period), the employee will be entitled to
a 9% contribution which need not be matched.
Anyone  who  does  not  meet  eligibility  criteria  will  have the opportunity to join the scheme should
they wish, although they will not qualify for SRWT contributions.

Working Hours:
The working week for this post is 37.5 hours, exclusive of lunch breaks.  The post may involve some
evening and weekend work for which time off in lieu can be taken.  Flexi-time arrangements can be
made at the line manager’s discretion.

Location:
The  post  will  be  based  at  the  Trust’s  main  office  on  Stafford  Road.  Staff  have  the  opportunity to
blend  working,  combining  home  and  office  working.   However  it is expected that the post holder
will be required to visit other work sites and will work throughout the region.

Probationary  Period:  All  new  employees  are  required  to  undertake  a  period  of  probation  for  6
months, in which they will be expected to establish their suitability for the post.

Annual  Leave:  31  days  holiday,  (including  8  bank  holidays  and  3  days  to  be  taken  between
Christmas and New Year, 8 bank holidays) pro rata. Staff will also receive a holiday bonus of 1 day
per  year  for  the  first  five  years  of full time service up to a maximum of 36 days per year.   Annual
leave entitlement is pro rata for all part time staff.

Length of Contract: Permanent subject to business performance.

Transport provision: Trust staff are required to use public transport wherever practical.  However
the post holder will have use of a pool of Trust vehicles when needed.

Equal Opportunities: Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust is striving to be an equal opportunities
employer and selection of applicants is based on merit.  Please request the full policy document for
further details.

Safeguarding: In line with Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust’s commitment to safeguarding the
postholder for this role will be subject to reference checks.

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WORKING FOR SRWT

The Trust has a suite of policies and procedures that are designed to provide a framework for how
we  work  and  support  our  staff.   The  following  are  particular  areas  that  we  have  given  focus   to
under our current strategy.

CARBON REDUCTION
The reality and threat of climate change is sadly increasing year on year. Alongside our work to
tackle the nature emergency in Sheffield & Rotherham, we are also working to help tackle the
climate emergency.
We are doing this through our strategic work, by delivering nature-based solutions that can help
lock up carbon and manage flood risk for example.  But in addition to that, we are reviewing our
day to day operations to seek opportunities to reduce our own carbon footprint wherever we can.
Our strategic ambition is to be zero carbon by 2030 and are currently working to an action plan to
help us identify and prioritise where we can reduce our carbon emissions before then turning our
focus on how we can offset emissions and use our extensive knowledge & experience of working to
protect nature, to implement nature-based solutions that lead to carbon sequestration.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We  believe  that  equality,  diversity  and  inclusion  is  an  essential  part  of  what  we  do  and  how  we
achieve  our  vision  for  wildlife.   Our  workforce,  volunteers,  and  the  communities  we  work  with
deserve  equality  of  opportunity,  benefit  from  embracing  diversity  and  thrive  in  an  inclusive
environment.

The  Trust  is  committed  to  providing  equality  of  opportunity,  addressing  lack  of  diversity  and
creating an environment that promotes inclusivity.   We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment
and  bullying  and  aim  to  provide  a  working  environment  where  opportunities  for  recruitment  or
progression are based solely on merit.

SAFEGUARDING
Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust is deeply  committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of all children, young people and adults involved in our work across the Trust.
The Trust delivers a range of activities for children, young people  and adults that includes some
risk of harm.  We come into contact with many people as we undertake our day to day work right
across the Trust - from responding to customer enquiries, recruiting members, helping the public
on site, delivering activities or supporting a placement student or volunteer.  In view of this our
safeguarding policy & procedures form a thread across all staff and teams from recruitment to the
day to day work we carry out.
Our  Safeguarding  Group  plays  an  important  role  in  leading  our  safeguarding activity and all staff
carry  responsibility in their work.   We apply to the Disclosure & Barring Service for an appropriate

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level  of  disclosure,  and  also  seek  references  for  successful  candidates.   All  staff  take  part  in  a

safeguarding induction and identified roles undertake more specific safeguarding training.

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