Samuel Martin Email & Phone Number

Winchester, England, United Kingdom

In my role as a Reserves Officer in the serene landscape of the Itchen Valley, I was entrusted with the stewardship of natural habitats, specialising in floodplains and fens. My responsibilities centered around practical land and habitat management, ensuring the well-being of local biodiversity and enhancing the experiences of visitors to the reserves. I also managed contracts, budgets, and projects, working closely with a team of professionals. My expertise extended to the safe operation of… Show more In my role as a Reserves Officer in the serene landscape of the Itchen Valley, I was entrusted with the stewardship of natural habitats, specialising in floodplains and fens. My responsibilities centered around practical land and habitat management, ensuring the well-being of local biodiversity and enhancing the experiences of visitors to the reserves. I also managed contracts, budgets, and projects, working closely with a team of professionals. My expertise extended to the safe operation of various equipment, from chainsaws to tractors, including livestock management.Led practical land and habitat management to enhance biodiversity and visitor experiences in the picturesque Itchen Valley.Managed contracts, budgets, and projects, overseeing an Assistant Reserves Officer and contractors.Demonstrated proficiency in the safe operation of equipment, including chainsaws, tractors, and livestock management.Identified and secured fundraising opportunities, liaised with statutory and non-statutory organizations, and represented the Trust on partnership groups.Maintained a high level of awareness of conservation issues and ecological processes, taking initiative and showing assertiveness in various situations. Show less

Romsey, England, United Kingdom

As a Reserves Officer within the New Forest & Lower Test Valley Area team, I played a vital role in managing the flagship nature reserve, Fishlake Meadows. My responsibilities encompassed practical land and habitat management to enhance biodiversity and visitor experiences, along with a strong focus on fundraising, public engagement, and volunteer supervision. I worked closely with the organization's partners, maintained positive relations with stakeholders, and ensured the sites' compliance… Show more As a Reserves Officer within the New Forest & Lower Test Valley Area team, I played a vital role in managing the flagship nature reserve, Fishlake Meadows. My responsibilities encompassed practical land and habitat management to enhance biodiversity and visitor experiences, along with a strong focus on fundraising, public engagement, and volunteer supervision. I worked closely with the organization's partners, maintained positive relations with stakeholders, and ensured the sites' compliance with legal requirements.Land management tickets and experience includes chainsaw felling up to 380mm, brushcutter, tractor with implements including flail, postwacker, tipper trailer and grab , RTV, ATV, 4*4, trailer (with grazing livestock)Identified and secured funding opportunities, represented the organization in partnerships, and prepared and monitored annual budgets.Developed and delivered engaging public engagement activities to raise awareness of conservation issues, including guided walks and talks.Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers for practical site management, wardening, livestock care, and public engagement.Ensured compliance with organizational policies, promoted the Trust, and undertook additional duties as needed. Show less

Winchester, England, United Kingdom

Winchester

Totton

Predominantly a face to face role, engaging with the public to provide reserve and organisation information. Additionally I provided a duty of care to the reserve through litter picking, wardening and estate maintenance.

New Forest

A temporary summer job which required the use of petrol powered machinery and hand tools in order to manage the commercial estates grounds.

Fordingbridge

Assisted with the management and training of a young team in order to provide an enjoyable experience for the guests under a high pressure environment.

Romsey, United Kingdom

Assisted with the maintenance and management of a private rural Estate in the south of England. The roles undertaken varied greatly and gave me a breadth of knowledge, such roles consisted of HLS auditing, grounds maintenance, habitat assessments, liaising with the public and farmers.Two large projects consisted of extensive research into the feasibility of using the in-house woodlands for wood-chip production and developing/implementing a management plan to remove Himalayan Balsam… Show more Assisted with the maintenance and management of a private rural Estate in the south of England. The roles undertaken varied greatly and gave me a breadth of knowledge, such roles consisted of HLS auditing, grounds maintenance, habitat assessments, liaising with the public and farmers.Two large projects consisted of extensive research into the feasibility of using the in-house woodlands for wood-chip production and developing/implementing a management plan to remove Himalayan Balsam, this including recruiting and coordinating volunteers. Show less

Eastleigh/Reading

Fordingbridge

Working in all weather conditions maintaining an aesthetically pleasing landscape.

Bsc Environmental Management, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Nature, Hiking, Cycling, Gym, Festivals, Music, New Experiences. At the University of Reading I have developed.

A Levels, Maths, Environmental Science, Geography