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Brian Heppenstall MCIEEM

Brian Heppenstall MCIEEM

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Supporting the Next Generation of Environmental Professionals | Driving Education and Careers at CIEEM

  • Education

    • Kingston Maurward College

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      Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

      Pearson BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

    • Call of the Wild

      2019 - 2020
      Level 6 Career Guidance and Development

    • Kingston Maurward College

      1997 - 1999
      BTEC National Diploma Countryside Management

    • Kingston Maurward College

      1996 - 1997
      BTEC First Diploma Countryside Skills

    • University of Derby

      2023 - 2026
      Master of Science - MSc Behaviour Change

      From the University Literature: "This is an original and topical course which challenges assumptions about behaviour change. It is aimed at professionals who want to gain new knowledge and skills to support their work, and at graduates from a broad range of disciplines who would like to specialise in behaviour change and add social science to their skill set"

    • Bournemouth University

      2000 - 2003
      BSc (Hons) Environmental Protection

  • Experience

    • Bournemouth Borough Council

      Sept 1999 - Mar 2004

      A casual position covering essential site duties both during busy periods (summer and school holidays) as well as staff shortage. This role was undertaken alongside full time degree studies. A temporary role covering essential habitat management, livestock checks,. biological monitoring and public engagement.

      • Assistant Ranger (casual)

        Sept 2000 - Mar 2004

      • Assistant Ranger

        Sept 1999 - Aug 2000

    • Dorset County Council

      Apr 2004 - Sept 2004
      Urban Heath Warden

    • Amphibian and Reptile Conservation

      Oct 2004 - Mar 2005
      Assistant Dorset Reserves Officer

    • Dorset County Council

      Apr 2005 - Aug 2005
      Urban Heath Warden

    • Bournemouth Borough Council

      Aug 2005 - Mar 2019

      • Senior Countryside Ranger

        Jan 2010 - Mar 2019

      • Community Parks and Countryside Officer

        Aug 2005 - Jan 2010

    • BCP Council

      Apr 2019 - Feb 2021
      Senior Countryside Ranger

    • Kingston Maurward College

      Feb 2021 - May 2024
      Course Manager and Lecturer in Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation

      I manage a programme across two years, directly teaching units in Heathland, Urban Habitats, Woodland Management, Environmental Interpretation, Managing Volunteers, Countryside Recreation, Freshwater and Wetland, Coastal Management and Managing Volunteers.

    • Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)

      May 2024 - now
      Education and Careers Manager

      The role involves managing staff, volunteers and contractors, including recruiting, training and supporting STEM Ambassadors. Developing resources for use in promoting careers in the ecology and environmental sector. Managing and promoting CIEEM's degree accreditation scheme and the Green Jobs for Nature initiative.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Brian Heppenstall MCIEEM
      Higher Education Programme of the Year - Commended CIEEM Jun 2023 The course was Commended for this award which looked for demonstrable evidence of the way students are prepared for their future careers in ecology and/or environmental management.
    • Awarded to Brian Heppenstall MCIEEM
      University Department/Programme of the Year - Winner Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management Jun 2022 Awarded for demonstrable evidence of the way students are prepared for their future careers in ecology and/or environmental management, as well as innovation and examples of practice that went above and beyond the national requirements
    • Awarded to Brian Heppenstall MCIEEM
      Top UK Undergraduate Scheme - 6th Place National Undergraduate Employability Awards Mar 2021 The award recognised the culmination of a scheme that had been developing for several years, aiming to provide a high quality placement experience for undergraduates from both further and higher education.The main features of the scheme included training from staff and independent experts in a range of skills that the placements required for future employment, they were provided responsibility in areas that were of interest to them and encouraged to go further in aspects such as project… Show more The award recognised the culmination of a scheme that had been developing for several years, aiming to provide a high quality placement experience for undergraduates from both further and higher education.The main features of the scheme included training from staff and independent experts in a range of skills that the placements required for future employment, they were provided responsibility in areas that were of interest to them and encouraged to go further in aspects such as project management, fundraising or biological monitoring.My role was in the design of the scheme, development, recruitment and oversight as well as ensuring feedback from each and every placement and an annual review. Show less
    • Awarded to Brian Heppenstall MCIEEM
      Alumni of the Year Award, 2018 Bournemouth University May 1, 2018 The first award celebrating Bournemouth University alumni, giving recognition to graduates who have used their experience to help others. I am very proud to have received the overall winner award.