Here at Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust, we want even more people to enjoy our extraordinary places. We want people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved with these places; be inspired by them and love them as much as we do.
Volunteer Trainee Countryside Ranger – Berry Head NNR
We are recruiting a volunteer trainee countryside ranger for Berry Head National Nature Reserve. Set on the beautiful coastline of South Devon, this 9-12-month training opportunity offers valuable experience in practical habitat management; footpath maintenance; visitor engagement and ecological monitoring.
There’s lots of great benefits including free basic accommodation and a training budget.
The main focus will be on carrying out practical habitat management between Berry Head and Sharkham Point. Some of the key work areas include grassland strimming and raking in winter, and coast path cutting and footpath maintenance in the summer. You will also get involved with seasonal guillemot counts, botanical surveying, butterfly transects, guided bat walks, livestock checks, site patrols, litter picking and public events.
| Summary | |
| Salary | N/A – Long-term volunteer position |
| Hours | 4 days per week for 9-12 months |
| Benefits | Free basic accommodation is provided and there is a budget for relevant training. |
| Location | Based at Berry Head National Nature Reserve, Paignton, Devon |
| Application Deadline | 12 noon on Monday 12th August 2024. Proposed interview date: Tuesday 20th August 2024 (tbc). Preferred start date: Monday 2nd September 2024 |
| To Apply | Please complete an application form and send to: jobs@countryside-trust.org.uk |
Customer Service Assistant
Join our team as a Customer Service Assistant at Occombe Farm Café! We’re looking for dynamic individuals to deliver exceptional service across our vibrant catering outlets at Occombe Farm. Be part of an energetic, friendly team striving to make every customer experience unforgettable!
| Summary | |
| Salary | National Living Wage (21 years or over) |
| Hours | Minimum 24hrs per week on a rota basis |
| Status | Permanent |
| Location | Based at Occombe Farm, Paignton, Devon |
| Application Deadline | 5pm, Wednesday 14th August 2024. |
| To Apply | Please send us your CV with a covering letter to: jobs@countryside-trust.org.uk |
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