British Rowing are advertising for a floating pennywort manager.
From British Rowing:
Several rowing clubs and events have been adversely affected by Floating Pennywort and other Invasive Non-Native Species, and in addition to essential revenue from rowing events, training and Learn to Row Sessions have been interrupted, impacting adversely on the recruitment and retention of participants. Safety is also a major consideration as it is impossible to row through Pennywort and becoming entangled can be dangerous for scullers and crews.
We are looking for a Floating Pennywort Manager to be in post just under a year, funded by Sport England through their ‘Movement Fund’, to help educate and physically help all clubs on this invasive species in how to spot it, manage it and keep it at bay for the long term.
Key responsibilities:-
Education for British Rowing clubs on Pennywort .
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What it is and how to deal with it.
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Methods of removal and disposal.
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Types of equipment.
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Examples of good practice.
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Contact with initial clubs and scoping of the programme.
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Recommendations for eventual removal of infestations – rather than ongoing management.
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Encouraging fortnightly patrols for identification and removal of smaller patches of Pennywort.
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Identifying at least 3 volunteers to lead the scheme after the 11 months role has expired.
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Completing a final report.
To see the full list of responsibilities, please see the British Rowing website and linked Job Description.
Additional Information
To apply for this role, please submit your application alongside your CV. We’re going to close applications on the 29th of September but, if you like the sound of the job, please apply straight away as we reserve the right to close applications early if we find the right candidate!