Appointment of a Ranger / Engagement Worker for Craig Gwaldus Woods, Neath.

Description

An award has been made by the Countryside & Wildlife team of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council to appoint a Ranger / Engagement Worker for Craig Gwladus Woods Country Park to assist in delivery of the “Coal and the Community of Craig Gwladus” project. The Ranger / Engagement worker will be responsible for practical maintenance of the park, recruitment and development of volunteers and delivery of a range of engagement activities.The park is owned by the Streetcare Department of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council. However the park is currently managed by the Countryside and Wildlife Team in close partnership with the Friends of Craig Gwladus. The National Lottery Heritage Fund have awarded a grant for a project titled “ Coal and the Community of Craig Gwladus”. This grant will fund the Ranger / Engagement Worker role.In addition to delivering specific goals of the “Coal and the Community of Craig Gwladus” project, the Ranger / Engagement Worker will contribute to achieving the overall vision for Craig Gwladus Woods. That is to develop and consolidate it as:1. A quality woodland space and facility for outdoor learning and activities, serving the local education, health and leisure sectors.2. A showcase, historic drift mine site that forms part of a visitor experience that tells the wider story of the industrial heritage of the Neath Valley.3. A thriving facility for the local community that they are proud of, they can enjoy and feel able to be involved with.4. A self-sustaining, community run park.5. A rich, resilient and recovering Ancient Woodland wildlife habitat.