Floating Pennywort Manager

Freelancer, Part-time · Remote

A bit about the role

Salary: £1,300 per month
Contract Type: Freelance
Location: Remote
Hours: 1 day per week

Floating Pennywort is a Non-Native Invasive Plant, infestations of which can be traced back in the UK to circa 1990, but in recent years has spread at an increasingly rapid rate. It can be spread in several ways including natural river flows or by powered boats bringing it upstream.

Several rowing clubs and events have been adversely affected by Pennywort and other Non-Native Invasive Species (NNIS), 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 .
- What it is and how to deal with it.
- Methods of removal and disposal.
- Types of equipment.
- Examples of good practice.
Contact with initial clubs and scoping of the programme.
Recommendations for eventual removal of infestations – rather than ongoing management.
Encouraging fortnightly patrols for identification and removal of smaller patches of Pennywort.
Identifying at least 3 volunteers to lead the scheme after the 11 months role has expired.
Completing a final report.

To see the full list of responsibilities, please see the linked Job Description.

A bit about you

Essential

Have knowledge of invasive species – particularly plants and especially Floating Pennywort
Be able to build and sustain relationships with a network of key people internally and externally
Possess excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and negotiation skills
Ability to multi-task
Have first-rate planning and organisational skills and proven experience in coordinating successful events
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills
Experience in managing volunteers
Passion for environmental sustainability, particularly when it comes to protecting our waters

Desirable

Have worked on removing Floating Pennywort practically
Be able to drive
Ideally you like to act on your own initiative.

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!

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About us

Our passion is rowing in all of its forms. British Rowing is the governing body for rowing, responsible for supporting grassroots rowing in England and preparing the GB Rowing Team ready for the Olympics, Paralympics, and other international competitions.

Our vision is a sport that welcomes and has an offer for everyone. Our mission is to create a healthy, inclusive and life-enhancing sport. We are a membership organisation with over 30,000 individual members, supporting over 550 affiliated clubs and 230 affiliated events. We cover all types of rowing - whether it’s on the river or lake, on the sea, at home, or in the gym.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnership. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know by indicating your needs to the HR team in the application form or by emailing hr@britishrowing.org.

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