Sustainable Energy Engagement Ranger SEER220218
Centre for Alternative Technology – Machynlleth SY20 9AZ
About CAT
The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is an internationally renowned environmental charity, a world-leading eco centre, and one of the foremost providers of postgraduate environmental education in the UK, based near Machynlleth in Mid Wales.
CAT provides inspiration, education and training in solutions to the climate and biodiversity emergency.
Key activities include a visitor centre where people can see solutions in action, residential, in-person and online short courses and events, vocational training, and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of sustainability-related topics.
Our free Information Service provides advice for individuals and our Zero Carbon Britain team publishes research and works directly with councils, communities and other organisations to help transform complex economic, social and political systems.
Job Details:
Ref: SEER220218
Area of Responsibility: Visitor Engagement
Responsible to: Engagement Officer
Contract type:
Fixed term until November 2022
Responsibility Grade: 3
Location:
Normally at Company’s site in Llwyngwern, however you may be required
to work at other locations when your job role requires it
Hours:
Variable 22.5 – 37.5 hrs per week
Working Days:
To be agreed
Salary: £19,727.57 per annum pro rata
Work remotely: On site
Application deadline: 9am 14 March 2022
Interviews to be held: 18 March 2022
Expected start date: As soon as possible
COVID-19 considerations:
Staff are working remotely as much as possible, subject to individual roles. Working arrangements for staff comply with all current applicable COVID-19 guidance and are updated as and when the guidance changes.
Overview of Role
This post is based within the Engagement Department which delivers a wide range of site activities for visitors, educational and general groups using the CAT site. Working with the Engagement Officer, the aim of this role is to help deliver of the site visitor engagement programme. The role will support a focus on the theme of sustainable energy and STEM through the delivery of tours, themed workshops and courses. As part of CAT’s Engagement Team, the role will also deliver a range of broader activities covering CAT’s core themes to booked groups and visitors.
The post holder will be expected to familiarise themselves with the set-up, delivery and clearing away the activity on the visitor circuit.
The postholder will also on occasion support the work the Estates Team carrying out general site maintenance tasks when required.
This post is subject a DBS check.
Main Responsibilities
Public Engagement:
· Deliver site engagement activities including the delivery of guided site tours.
