Carrie House

Experience

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  The Adecco Group

  Sept 2007 - Apr 2008

  Temp

  Bar staff - Ewood Park, BlackburnRetail - Debenhams, Preston

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  Dave Pluck Racing

  Apr 2008 - Sept 2011

  Deputy Manager

  Customer service, dispute handling, taking/paying betsManaging up to two cashiers, handling cash, stock orders, end of day figuresManual marketing, verbal selling, running in-shop promotions

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  UCLan Students' Union

  Jan 2011 - Mar 2016

  Co-ordination of The Bridge Employment Service - running recruitment activities for clients, including matching students to vacancies. Supplying around 1000 hours of work per week at peak times - achieving targets for growth through business development activities (increased job agency profits by around 20% in 2012-2014) - ensuring compliance with relevant legislation e.g. Agency Worker Regulations, eligibility to work ID checks - supporting students through the work seeking process - member of Employee Consultative Committee. Lead on launching and promoting annual Employee Engagement Survey; consulted on UCLan SU’s new strategic plan for 2016-2020Recruitment at UCLan Students’ Union - co-ordinating recruitment of approx. 250 permanent and temporary employees annually - reviewing recruitment policies to ensure effective selection in line with diversity and equality policies - receiving, processing and reviewing job applications; interviewing candidatesAwards - Nominated for NASES Student Employer of the Year 2015 - Institutional Winner NASES Student Employer of the Year 2016 Show less

  • Recruitment Co-ordinator

    Sept 2012 - Mar 2016

  • Recruitment Co-ordinator (Temporary)

    Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  • Admin Support Worker

    Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  • Freshers Team/Temp

    Jan 2011 - Feb 2012
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  Our Food Co-op

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2019

  Volunteer Board Member

  - attending board meetings approximately once every two months- setting up and maintaining social media (Facebook) account, engaging customers online- agreeing strategy for an expanding food co-op with several distribution points across Preston - attending training on strategy, business planning, environmental and food issues- working with a diverse selection of members of the local community- building links with the Students’ Union, university and potential volunteers- attending meetings of Preston Environmental Forum (PEF) to liaise with members of similar community projects Show less

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  RSPB

  Apr 2016 - Nov 2016

  Warden Internship

  Residential internship, assisting warden team with reserve upkeep and collecting biological data. Duties included:- Collecting biological data, including roadside verge and orchid surveys, moth trapping, collating wader sightings, assisting bird ringers- Monitoring bittern feeding habits during breeding season, using the data to produce maps- Habitat management including planting reeds, managing water levels and brushcutting- Maintaining fences, gates, hides, polytunnels and paths, - Leading teams of day volunteers- Weekly unsupervised tasks including sweeping hides, cleaning visitor areas, vehicle and PPE safety checks - Training in safeguarding, brushcutting and pesticides Show less

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  Lancashire Wildlife Trust

  Nov 2016 - May 2017

  Brockholes Conservation Intern

  Assisting reserves team in maintaining and creating habitats for wildlife; undertaking practical tasks to repair and modify reserve infrastructure. Main duties include:• Practical habitat management and reserve maintenance work• Biological survey work• Coordinating and supervising volunteer teams and work parties• Assisting with community and public engagement activities• Checking livestock and assisting in managing grazing animals• Health & safety

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  Canal & River Trust

  Jun 2017 - Nov 2017

  Seasonal Waterway Operative

  - Reactive works as a first-line response to customer reports e.g. repairs, maintenance, responding to emergencies. Providing outstanding levels of customer service throughout.- Maintenance of waterway infrastructure, to maximise network availability e.g. litter/obstruction removal, towpath and access repairs, maintenance of facilities.- Supporting water control, supporting asset and structure inspections, including locks, bridges, reservoirs.- Operation of locks in a safe and timely manner.- Protecting the natural and historic environment associated with the waterways.- Considering health and safety at all times e.g. completing point of work risk assessments, adjusting work methods where appropriate, checking/maintaining PPE and vehicles. - Working alongside and supervising volunteers to deliver high quality works e.g. “balsam bashing” sessions. Show less

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  Lancashire Wildlife Trust

  Nov 2017 - Nov 2018

  MyPlace Trainee

  12 month traineeship at Lancashire Wildlife Trust's Myplace project:- Empowering and boosting employability in unemployed people aged 25 years and over, by encouraging them to take action in environmental activity- Improving areas for wildlife, community greenspaces, and wellbeing!- Running practical sessions at Brockholes Nature Reserve and Grange Community Gardens, including growing, wildlife conservation, bushcraft, nature walks- Recruiting from the local community, and supporting members in obtaining their personal development goals Show less

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  Brockholes Nature Reserve

  Jul 2018 - now

  Events Assistant

  - Setting up for and supervising events, including: handling cash, ensuring health and safety, supervising contractors/suppliers, supervising volunteers- Providing friendly and efficient service to customers, while engaging them in the natural world through a range of activities including pond dipping, nature trails, outdoor theatre, art/crafts

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  City of Trees

  Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

  Field Surveyor

  Visiting a variety of sites across Greater Manchester (including residential areas, parks, woodland) to carry out plot and tree surveys. Gathering data on e.g. species, height, health, land cover

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  Canal & River Trust

  Feb 2019 - Oct 2021

  Project Officer - Community Engagement

  - Delivering activity plan for the Kendal to Lancaster Towpath Trail Project (funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund) on behalf of Lancaster Canal Regeneration Partnership. Working closely with partners and funders to achieve shared goals and monitor progress- Engaging with community stakeholders including Parish Councils, volunteer groups, local businesses - Organising community events and activities (including volunteer work parties, guided walks, open days, school workshops, oral history projects) to provide participation opportunities, educate adults and children, and promote the canal towpath as a resource for wellbeing, leisure, and nature conservation- Volunteer management: recruitment, training, work planning, and leading outdoor practical tasks e.g. vegetation management, dry stone walling, infrastructure maintenance- Hiring and managing contractors for project evaluation, brand design, interpretation design Show less

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  Rural Skills Hub (Dry Stone Walling Association & National Hedgelaying Society)

  Nov 2021 - Jan 2023

  Rural Skills Hub Co-ordinator

  Implementing and monitoring all elements of the Rural Skills Hub Project, which is supported by the Green Recovery Challenge Fund (Defra and the National Lottery Heritage Fund) from November 2021 until March 2023. The Rural Skills Hub offers training grants, work placements, experience days, advice and other support for young people across the UK who want to start a career in traditional boundary crafts (dry stone walling and hedgelaying). Launching, promoting and managing the Rural Skills Hub. Offering advice on the ecological, landscape, practical, aesthetic, health and wellbeing benefits of maintaining traditional boundaries; the provision of training and assessment in dry stone walling and hedgerow management; and the availability of training grants and work placements, for those looking for a career in traditional rural skills. Co-ordinating community outreach activities which raise awareness of the importance of maintaining dry stone walls and hedgerows e.g. schools outreach, experience days for community groups, production of educational videos. Working with rural businesses and other organisations to support and promote apprenticeships and bursaries in rural skills. Establishing links with organisations researching the benefits of traditional boundaries to flood mitigation and reducing erosion. Advising and supporting project partners (Dry Stone Walling Association and the National Hedgelaying Society) in the delivery, maintenance and evaluation of the project. Managing the project budget.Co-ordinating the submission of all progress reports, financial reports, claims and other documentation relating to the Green Recovery Challenge Fund.Promoting the Rural Skills Hub, partners and funders on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter). Ensuring the project’s legacy by facilitating the development of sustainable partnerships between appropriate bodies, encouraging future support for the Rural Skills Hub and those seeking a rural career. Show less

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  Lancashire Wildlife Trust

  Jan 2023 - now

  Community Organising Officer - Wigan Greenheart Landscape Recovery Scheme

  - Leading on production of access plans and stakeholder engagement plans for the Wigan Greenheart Landscape Recovery Scheme. - Supporting communities to develop projects that create new green spaces; empowering people to take action for nature and the climate. - Championing Community Organising; sharing skills, experience, knowledge and learning about this approach to stakeholder engagement. - Monitoring impact, monitoring budget, and reporting to funders.