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If you are interested in a particular ad, please respond directly to the advertiser and not to CJS. Please remember to tell them that you saw their advertisement on CJS Daily Online. Chief Operating Officer Manx BirdLife (MBL) is looking for an exceptional person to take the
organisation on the next step in its exciting development to help species
such as the chough, hen harrier and Manx shearwater. We are seeking a dynamic individual who has experience of leading and
managing high performing teams. You will be passionate about bird
conservation, an excellent ambassador and advocate for the organisation and
its policies, and able to manage a diverse and challenging personal work
programme.
Closing Date 17/2/12 Region: North West
Full time post for 6 months. The post holder will be required to carry out botanical surveys of
potential Local Wildlife Sites identified from desk based analysis, and
produce site survey reports, liaise with landowners and provide land
management advice. This will
include advising landowners on the Natural Assets Grant Scheme (a small
grants scheme for habitat works on Local Wildlife Sites).
Closing Date 24/2/12 Region: Wales
Vacancy Ref: WYJS:070 Salary Scale WY03, £15,725 to £16,830
West Yorkshire Ecology is seeking a temporary bird surveyor. This is a
fixed contract for 6 months in spring/ summer 2012 (beginning April 2nd). The successful applicant will undertake bird surveys at sites within
moorland and moorland fringe habitats of the South Pennines in West
Yorkshire. The applicant will identify and record all bird activity, as well
as associated habitat types. Closing Date 20/2/12 Region: North East
Salary: £13,860 P/A Location: Borrowdale, Coniston, Cumbria Contract: Fixed-term (3years) Full-time Annualised (1950 hours per annum) We want to find exciting new ways to get people of all ages and
backgrounds involved with the conservation work we’re doing here. It’s a
thrilling professional challenge – and one you’ll take up with gusto and
enthusiasm. Working as a close team alongside Ranger colleagues, you’ll make sure that, at every twist and turn of this iconic landscape, we’re delivering outstanding outdoor experiences and excellent conservation work.
Salary: £13,860 P/A Location: Coniston & Little Langdale, Coniston, Cumbria Contract: Permanent Full-time Annualised (1950 hours per annum) Alongside Ranger colleagues, you’ll make sure that, at every twist and turn of this iconic landscape, we’re delivering outstanding outdoor experiences and excellent conservation work. Whether you’re improving access or repairing boundaries, you’ll often work on the landscape with teams of volunteers and members of the community, so you’ll need to keep a close eye on how they’re working.
Salary: £16,335 per annum Location: Ashridge Estate,
Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire As well as carrying out estate maintenance, practical conservation tasks
and surveys, you will be talking to visitors, supporters and other groups
about the importance of our conservation work, sharing your passion for
nature and the outdoors, and making sure that every visitor to Ashridge
Estate has an unforgettable experience.
175 hectare Forest Nursery requires a Technical Trainee Crop walking in all weathers is an integral part of this role. The successful candidate will be responsible for the care of valuable
crops. They will also be required to pay attention to detail, accurately record
data, and be driven to acquire knowledge and explore a myriad of solutions.
Nature Conservation Officer Contract - Permanent, full time Salary - £35,055 - £37,851 Location: Town Hall Extension, Argyle Street, WC1H 8NP We are looking for a strong influencer and strategic thinker who
understands how biodiversity can be improved by working with internal and
external customers to put in place the mechanisms needed to enable delivery.
We require a field teacher to join the team at Leighton Moss to help
deliver our vibrant and popular programme of curriculum-linked activities to
school, FE, HE and community groups at the reserve. You will be guaranteed
to work at least 90 hours per year (ie 15 six-hour days) mostly in the
school summer term) and thereafter as and when required, dependant on
educational bookings. Closing Date:5/3/12 Region: North West
£13,500 - £15,000pa 2 year contract 30hrs p.w. including weekends Are you out going? Are you passionate about wildlife? Do you enjoy
talking to the public? Can you organise interesting & imaginative events and
activities? Can you enthuse, motivate and inspire others? Do you like
working outdoors in all weathers? If so we would like to hear from you! Closing Date: 24/2/12 Region: North West
£14,000 - £16,000 2 year contract The RSPB are looking for an Assistant Warden with the drive and
enthusiasm to make the most of working on our Hodbarrow reserve as part of
the Cumbria coast team. You will contribute to the management of
a range of habitats along with the maintenance and development of the
existing estate and visitor infrastructure. Closing Date: 24/2/12 Region: North West
Based at RSPB UK Headquarters Are you organised, excited about documents and familiar with the benefits
that SharePoint can bring? If so we need you! We are seeking an
enthusiastic individual to help implement and lead the RSPB’s conservation
information management programme. Joining the Conservation Data
Management Unit, you will have experience of information, data and/or
document management, preferably with expertise in using Microsoft SharePoint
software or similar. Closing Date: 24/2/12 Region: South There is a vacancy within the ‘Strategic Mink Control in Northern
Scotland Project’ for a Mink Control Officer. This a fixed term position commencing in April 2012 and terminating on
31 August 2013. Please refer to the Project Information Sheet & General Job Description Mink Control Officer Salary:£22,000-£26,000 dependant on experience The Officer will be located within rural Aberdeenshire. Closing Date: 22/2/12 Region: Scotland
Natural Power is a leading international renewable energy consultancy.
We provide expert services to the renewable energy industry in the
development, construction and operational phases of renewable energy
projects. We are looking for a Senior Marine Ecologist to join our ecology and
hydrology department based out of our Falkirk office.
In this role, you will primarily be responsible for liaising with
clients, preparing and writing of technical reports, EIA chapters and
compiling information for Habitat Regulations Assessments.
You will provide input into survey recommendations, design and
analysis. Closing Date: 17/2/12 Region: Scotland
Aberdeen £14,500 - £15,000 pa 5 month contract RSPB Scotland is looking for an enthusiastic field worker to join their
team in North East Scotland. Working throughout the region you will
survey a large variety of species in different habitats. This will
include (not exclusively) monitoring existing and looking for new red kite
nests, monitoring upland birds including raptors, as well as wader, tern and
black grouse surveys. Closing Date: 20/2/12 Region: Scotland
South Stack £13,800 - £15,500 pa (19 March to 1 October 2012) We are looking for a people person to join our busy visitor team here at
South Stack for the Summer season. The successful candidate will enjoy
making conversations with a wide variety of people from a wide range of
backgrounds and will enjoy BOTH inspiring them about the natural world and
inspiring them to join the RSPB. Closing Date: 12/2/12 Region: Wales
£22,932 per annum 24 month fixed-term contract 37.5 hours per week Location: Newbury, West Berkshire We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver the aims and
objectives of the Restoration in Newbury Along the River Lambourn Project
(RENEWAL) – The Project has been set up to raise awareness of the natural
and historic heritage of the river and actively involve the local
communities in understanding and appreciating the River.
Consultant Ecologists Heritage Environmental Ltd (HEL), a leading independent ecological
consultancy in Scotland, is seeking experienced field ecologists to work on
a variety of projects. The successful candidate will work either from HEL’s
office in Perthshire or in accommodation provided in Highland or Perthshire.
Salary: £20,000 - £22,500pa depending on experience Norfolk Wildlife Trust is the county’s largest environmental charity,
committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk’s wildlife and wild
places. We are seeking an experienced individual to join our West Norfolk reserve management team to work on some of the County’s premier nature reserves.
Reserves Officer – Leeds City Region £23000 pa plus up to 5% pension contribution Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing environmental
organisations and seeks to appoint a Reserves Officer (Leeds City Region). The Reserves Officer will be responsible for managing and developing a
suite of LCC owned reserves across SE Leeds. The post holder will
develop and implement management plans and work programmes using a network
of volunteers, trainees, contractors and staff to ensure that reserves are
managed to a high standard for wildlife and for people. Closing Date: 14/2/12 Region: North East
Starting salary: £19 – 23.5k + 7% pension Duration: 32 months. The Bumblebee Conservation Trust seeks to appoint an experienced,
enthusiastic and highly capable individual to deliver work as part of our
three-year Bees for Everyone project. This exciting UK-wide project aims to
raise awareness of bumblebees and to support rare species through active
conservation work to provide flower-rich habitats. Closing Date: 17/2/12 Region: Scotland Horsham District Council 2x Assistant Countryside Wardens (casual
contract) £7.20/hr Post 1: Weekdays (5 days per week) from May – September Post 2: Weekends from April - September Horsham District Council requires two suitable people to join its busy
team of Countryside Wardens. This is an opportunity for an
enthusiastic and hard-working individual to gain experience needed to
develop a countryside career. Closing Date: 12/2/12 Region: South
Salary: £24,496 per annum Location: Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House & Estate An inspirational leader with a commercial mindset, you’ll identify and explore new opportunities to maximise the appeal of Mottisfont Estate and other properties in the South West Hants region. You’ll focus on increasing revenue and raising vital funds too.
Skills for Wildlife Trainee
Location: Potteric Carr, Doncaster, South Yorkshire Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is recruiting for an exciting new conservation training programme, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. 4 training bursaries are available, offering accredited training and essential work experience. Based at one of Yorkshire’s largest nature reserves the trainee programme includes practical conservation work placements, as well as training opportunities. Trainees will work a 32.5 hour week. The one year trainee programme starts on 10 April 2012 Closing Date: 17/2/12 Region: North East
Salary: £16,335 Location: Stackpole Estate, Pembs Contract: 37.5 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays As part of our Ranger team, and overseeing the work of two volunteers themselves, you’ll make sure that, at every twist and turn of this varied landscape, we’re delivering outstanding outdoor experiences to our volunteer groups – as well as great conservation work.
Salary: £16,335 Location: Stackpole Estate, Pembs Contract: 37.5 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays As well as the Rangers in our Conservation Team, we rely on the commitment and hard graft of volunteers, so recruiting and managing teams of volunteers is an important part of this role. As well as carrying out estate maintenance, practical conservation tasks and surveys, you will be talking to visitors, supporters and other groups about the importance of our conservation work, sharing your passion for nature and the outdoors, and making sure that every visitor to has an unforgettable experience.
The Ulster Wildlife Trust is currently recruiting to the post of
Chief Executive Officer The CEO will provide effective leadership both internally and externally with all stakeholders and will at all times promote the key strategic aims of the Ulster Wildlife Trust. He/She will have overall responsibility for the strategic and operational delivery of the Trust’s work. This will include strategic review and effective business planning for all areas of output.
£28,901per annum 12 month fixed-term contract 37 hours per week We have an exciting opportunity for an advisor to join the New Forest Land Advice Service which will be based at the National Park Authority. You will be responsible for providing advice, support and training directly to land owners and managers on sustainable land management practices and opportunities.
Volunteer posts advertised week beginning 30/1/12
Full Time Volunteer Gardener,
National Trust (24/2) Research & Communications
Volunteer, Woodland Trust PAWS Assessor, Woodland Trust Local Media Volunteer –
Gloucestershire, Woodland Trust Residential Conservation
Internships, RSPB (3/2) 2 Volunteer Nature Reserve Group
Leaders, Plantlife (6/2) Admin Volunteer, Plantlife
(13/2) Turtle Dove Fieldwork Assistant X
3, RSPB (1/3) Isle Of May NNR Volunteer Warden,
Scottish Natural Heritage (13/2) Volunteer Marketing Assistant,
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust (17/2) Residential Volunteers,
Kelburn Country Centre (20/2) Publications & Media Volunteer
Internship, RSPB Scotland (29/2) Volunteer Assistant Warden,
National Trust (20/2)
Midhurst, with regular travel throughout the South Downs National Park This is a full-time post of 37 hours per week.
However a 30 hour, 4 day week may be
considered. Job share
applicants will be considered. The post will involve some evening and
weekend working. We are looking to recruit an Education Officer who will be responsible
for the delivery of the Authority’s direct education activities for the
promotion of understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the
South Downs National Park.
Closing Date: 13/2/12 Region: South
Harapan Rainforest is an innovative project to protect and restore a former logging concession (c 1000 km2) in Sumatra. We are looking for a Senior level Scientist to work with the Research and Conservation Department at Harapan Rainforest (HRF). You will develop the science required to support the effective
restoration of the site so you will need particular skills and experience in
tropical forest restoration. You will work closely with the HRF Forest
Operations Department to deliver restoration activities according to best
practise.
Closing Date: 2/3/12 Region: International
£14,000 – 16,000 pa
Ideally we are looking for someone who has experience of working with
livestock, competent when working with machinery, has tractor driving
qualifications and is interested in nature and it’s conservation. Training
can be provided for keen applicants who do not possess all the requirements. Closing Date: 24/2/12 Region: Anglia
Based at RSPB UK Headquarters Internationally, the RSPB supports local partners to implement successful
conservation programmes and ultimately achieve self-sufficiency. The purpose
is to co-ordinate the RSPB’s BirdLife partner development programme in West
Africa initially in Sierra Leone and Nigeria. This includes partner support,
organisational capacity building, fundraising, project management, and
advocacy. Closing Date: 1/3/12 Region: South
Temporary full-time post to August 2012 Based at Tyland Barn, Maidstone ‘Return to Eden: Part 1’ is a project based on land adjacent to and
within the catchment of the River Eden in West Kent and will help the UK
deliver Water Framework Directive targets. The Eden is designated a Local
Wildlife Site. The purpose of this post is to work with Land Management Advisory Service
staff at Kent Wildlife Trust to secure the delivery of this project. This
will be achieved by bringing sites into positive management by providing
habitat management advice, support and guidance to landowners and
contractors and assisting landowners with applications for suitable grant
schemes. Closing Date: 20/2/12 Region: South
Based Denby Dale or Lancaster We need a confident communicator with community fund-raising and people
management experience to help us drive income generation for the RSPB in
Northern England. Concentrating on a number of income streams, you
will work closely with volunteers and supporters, recruiting, managing and
supporting people who raise funds in their own time. Closing Date: 20/2/12 Region: North West and North East
p/t 2 days pw Beacon Fell Visitor Centre Are you confident and out going? Do you have a passion for wildlife
and enjoy talking to the public? If you are an enthusiastic and inspiring
person, you can help build support for the RSPB. This role offers exciting
challenges and rewards for a charismatic individual linked to an exciting
project in the heart of Lancashire. Closing Date: 27/2/12 Region: North West
Wombwell, S. Yorks Based at the RSPB Old Moor Nature Reserve, Dearne Valley. To assist
with the day to day running of the Retail operation in line with the set
procedures and routines to enable the team to meet retail targets and
objectives. The role will include cash handling, dealing with deliveries and
the associated paperwork, customer service, actively promoting membership
recruitment, the development and training of the volunteer team, dealing
with public enquiries. Closing Date: 6/2/12 Region: North East
(11 month contract) Loch of Strathbeg An enthusiastic, well organised person who would enjoy working with
school children outdoors, is required to join the field teaching team at the
Loch of Strathbeg nature reserve. The usual working day is a weekday, 9.30am till 2.30pm at the Loch of
Strathbeg. More than 70% of visiting groups are local primary schools who
enjoy activities like pond dipping to help their class project come to life. Closing Date: 22/2/12 Region: Scotland
To deliver a high standard of visitor care and community involvement at
the RSPB reserve at Barons Haugh, maintain the reserve to a high quality and
monitor wildlife. To provide a regular presence across the entire
site, engendering a feeling of security and stewardship, develop and run a
programme of information and interpretation provision including events,
literature, signage, formal and informal education and to form the key
contact point for all estate enquiries and be the “face” of the reserve. Closing Date: 15/2/12 Region: Scotland Upland Footpath Worker Closing Date: 24/2/12 Region: Scotland
Graduate Ecologist Position available with small, friendly Dorset based ecological
consultancy, Lindsay Carrington Ecological Services. Competitive salary The position is for a 6 month contract (with possible extension),
assisting with a wide variety of surveys, including bats, great crested
newts and reptiles. Closing Date: 23/2/12 Region: South West
Surrey Wildlife Trust is continually seeking funds from a wide variety of
external sources in order to achieve our charitable objectives.
We are looking for a Fundraising Manager to lead an established
fundraising team and work in partnership with our education, conservation
and land managers to identify suitable projects and appropriate sources,
thereby securing and expanding funding for the Trust’s vital work in nature
conservation and community education. Closing Date: 20/2/12 Region: South
A unique opportunity to put your energy and skills to good use and help
us enhance Welsh wildlife. We need an enthusiastic and energetic qualified Chartered Surveyor to
join us. Working in conjunction with our existing Welsh land agent you
will provide high quality land agency and risk management support and advice
to the RSPB Cymru team. Closing Date: 14/2/12 Region: Wales
24 week contract We are currently seeking to employ a Manager with a strong operational
background in membership recruitment. You must be able to lead, motivate and
develop a team of staff and volunteers while ensuring operational standards
are maintained along with high levels of customer satisfaction. Closing Date: 14/2/12 Region: Northern Ireland
18 week contracts - 22.5 hrs pw The focus of this role will be to recruit new members to the RSPB, meeting membership recruitment and income targets. Working at the Seabird Centre and other locations throughout Rathlin
island, the post holder must be able to lead, motivate and develop a team of
volunteers while ensuring operational standards are maintained along with
high levels of customer satisfaction. Closing Date: 14/2/12 Region: Northern Ireland
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and professional fundraiser to join our small but effective Grants, Trusts and Corporate support team. Our team raise vital funds for nature reserves, conservation and people engagement activities in the Midlands.
Local Wildlife Sites Officer Position based at Abbotts Hall Farm.
4 months each at Guildford, Chessington & Caterham Apprenticeship, Full Time Each of the three posts will be based in turn for 4 months at each of the
3 Countryside Management Projects. Please also note that this is a one year
fixed term contract. We are looking for three highly motivated people to take up this unique
opportunity to learn and work within Surrey County Council's Countryside
section. Closing Date: 12/2/12 Region: South
at Bournemouth Natural Science Society This post is a 2 year contract, part time 3 day equivalent £ 12,800 per annum BNSS is seeking an enthusiastic individual to deliver Bournemouth Naturally by providing local people with a range of opportunities to learn about and participate in recording and conserving the natural heritage of Bournemouth. This will be achieved through initiating and developing working partnerships with and between local community conservation groups and expert naturalists.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Skills for Climate Change Supervisor Fixed Term contract to 31 November 2012 £23000 pa plus up to 5% pension contribution Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing environmental
organisations and seeks to appoint a Skills for Climate Change Supervisor.
Fieldwork Assistant – 4 month contract. Project – Conservation research focusing on birds. Manx BirdLife is an Isle of Man based charity which works to conserve
wild birds and their habitats. One full-time surveyor is required for the period 1st April to 31st July, to undertake a variety of bird research tasks. Closing Date: 6/2/12 Region: North West Bird Monitoring and Research Project Officer
– 13 month contract. Project – Conservation research focusing on birds. Manx BirdLife is an Isle of Man based charity which works to conserve
wild birds and their habitats. Based in the Manx BirdLife Office, Laxey, Isle of Man Starting salary: £16,000 to £17,000 pa A full-time surveyor is required for the period 1st April 2012 to April
30th 2013, to undertake a variety of bird research tasks.
Part time (32.5 hours per week) Fixed Term Contract to 5th April 2013 This is a Heritage Lottery funded project offering bursaries for persons
aged 16-19 years to develop skills in habitat management and practical
conservation work and will gain an accredited diploma in environmental
conservation. Closing Date: 17/2/12 Region: Midlands
Salary: £13,200 - £16,747 The Great Park, Windsor The Royal Landscape of Windsor Great Park comprises 1000 acres of
gardens, woodland, lakes and walks, and is visited annually by over 1
million people. We are looking to appoint an exceptional Visitor Services
team member who, working as part of the Visitor Services team, will go that
extra mile to ensure that all visitors have an enjoyable and safe visit. Closing Date: 8/2/12 Region: South Radnorshire Wildlife Services Ltd Consultancy Manager Llandrindod Wells based. Salary £22,739 – £28,035 We are the consultancy arm of the Radnorshire Wildlife Trust and require
an ecology/environmental management graduate or post-graduate for this
exciting vacancy involving management of all aspects of the consultancy. The emphasis will be on protected species surveys but will include other
work e.g. management plans, impact assessments and general ecological
advice. Closing Date: 10/2/12 Region: Wales
Annualised hrs based in 3 days pw £13,000 - £15,000 pro-rata Inspired by nature, excellent sales skills and a strong leader? You might be just the person we are looking for. Our busy visitor centre at the RSPB’s Bempton Cliffs reserve receives over 60,000 visitors a year and you will be lead our small and highly dedicated retail team.
£16,500 - £17,500 pa Are you passionate about retail and excellent customer service and have
the ability to raise the profile of a busy visitor centre? Do you love
enthusing people? If so, why not be part of our busy and friendly team?
Leighton Moss is one of our flagship nature reserves with 100,000 visitors
each year.
Closing Date: 18/2/12 Region: North West The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales Visitor Services Officer on Skomer
Island We require a visitor services officer on Skomer Island. This is a short
term contract April to August with flexible hours which can be up to 48 per
week. The main part of this role is to welcome residential visitors to Skomer Island and to be the Wildlife Trust’s first point of contact for these guests, ensuring that they get the most from their stay. Skomer Island Field Assistant Location: Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire 4 month contract from Mid April – Mid-August, with flexible hours.
Summer working hours can be up to 48 per week. To assist the Reserve Warden survey and monitor seabirds and
contribute to the management of Skomer Island NNR. All data will be used by
the Seabird Monitoring Programme organised by JNCC.
Full-time £16,000 + 6% pension Join an all Wales wildlife charity in its work to protect wildlife. This
post is based at Wildlife Trusts Wales office in Cardiff Bay but will
require occasional attendance at meetings throughout Wales. The post is
responsible for the day-to-day running of our office and the charity. The post is a full-time post with flexible working hours and training will be provided.
£16,000 - £19,000 pa We are looking for an outgoing, creative people person to join our small and newly structured lifelong learning team at this highly respected and popular environmental education and people engagement facility. This is predominantly an active teaching and people engagement role. Closing Date: 13/2/12 Region: Scotland
£19,000 - £21,000 pa This post offers an interesting and challenging mix of actively leading
formal and informal lifelong learning activities, as well as direction
setting, project delivery and management, within an established RSPB
framework and with the support of RSPB Scotland’s Education and Youth Team
Volunteer posts advertised week beginning 23/1/12
Environmental & Wildlife Conservation,
The Wildlife for All Trust (16/3) Member, South Downs National
Park Authority (13/2) Walking Leader Apprenticeship,
HF Holidays (16/2) Education Volunteer Trainee,
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust (17/2) Short Term Volunteer Warden,
The National Trust (18/2) Seasonal Volunteer, Lundy
Company (10/2) Voluntary Marine Assistant
Placements, Dorset Wildlife Trust (29/2) Volunteer Warden X 3, National
Trust Volunteers, Sherkin Island
Marine Station Garden Volunteer, National
Trust (6/6) Large Blue Ranger, National
Trust (9/3) Committee Member, Growing
With Grace Volunteer Assistant Warden,
Dorset Wildlife Trust (24/2) Youth Education Volunteer Officer,
BTCV Assistant Conservation Warden,
North East Wales Wildlife Ltd Voluntary Community Engagement
Ranger, National Trust (5/2) Norfolk Master Composter
(Volunteer), Garden Organic (2/3) Volunteer Rangers (Education &
Engagement; Conservation), National Trust (10/2) Marketing & Communications
Co-ordinator, Face (6/2) Trainee Education Ranger,
Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (10/2) Voluntary County Wildlife Sites
Trainees, Devon Wildlife Trust (27/2) Volunteer Coffee Mornings,
National Trust Community Ranger, National
Trust (24/2) Visitor Services Intern,
National Trust (1/3)
Ecologist Function : Ecology including surveying, reporting, and mitigation mainly
for development projects Hours : Full Time Contract Type : Permanent Salary : £19,000 - £30000 + benefits package Dependant on experience and qualification/ licences Offices Based in: Essex Work Area: National – mainly south and east of England and Midlands
£23,650 plus 7% pension Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is working in partnership with the
Environment Agency to achieve landscape-scale nature conservation and the
Living Rivers Officer will contribute to this work in Hertfordshire’s river
valleys. The Hertfordshire Living Rivers Officer will raise awareness of
Hertfordshire’s rivers, their floodplains and associated biodiversity and
co-ordinate restoration to favourable ecological condition through working
with landowners, land managers, local communities and volunteers.
Marwell Wildlife is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity and other natural resources. We are looking to recruit a customer facing Membership Officer on a
permanent basis, working 35 hours per week. This role is a key contact for
our annual members; responding to enquiries, processing applications and
using Raisers Edge and our membership database.
Salary: £28,000-£30,000 per annum Location: Grasmere Regional Office, Ambleside, Cumbria Fix the Fells is a massively successful multi-million pound project to restore the upland path network and landscape in the Lake District. Now that all of the initial restoration phase has been completed, we are ready to set the programme agenda for the next five years. You’ll develop the shape of the programme as it moves forward. One of your first tasks will be to raise the profile of the programme and its aims. This way, we can attract more support from our visitors and, vitally, raise more income.
Seasonal Assistant Rangers – Frensham
Common (temporary post x2) Weekends & Bank Holidays from Easter until September 7 hours a day Duties Delete Date: 14/2/12 Region: South
Seasonal contract for 24 weeks - 30 hours per week over 5 days Birling Gap, South Downs You’ll help visitors to enjoy this magical part of the country and learn
all about its fascinating wildlife, geology and coast.
As well as managing the information point, you’ll lead school groups
on visits to Frog Firle Farm and Birling Gap. In fact, you’ll be involved in
planning and managing all sorts of events, from guided walks to hands-on
activities. You’ll also help the warden and talk to visitors about the many
benefits of National Trust membership. Closing Date: 6/2/12 Region: South
4 days pw incl w/ends or 2 days pw (weekends) Are you confident and out going? Do you have a passion for wildlife and
enjoy talking to the public? If you are an enthusiastic and inspiring
person, you can help build support for the RSPB. These roles offer exciting
challenges and rewards for a charismatic individual linked to an exciting
project in the heart of Scarborough and Filey, North Yorkshire. Delete Date: 16/2/12 Region: North East
£15,000 - £17,000 pa London We’re looking for someone to research and book events for the London
Membership team to attend, to recruit new members to the RSPB, and help
develop our Date With Nature (DWN) programme. You will be in constant
communication with the team.
Closing Date: 12/2/12 Region: South
Location: Operational Services, Western area Salary: £21,600 to £24,000 We are looking for a self-motivated and organised individual to promote
the work of the South Downs National Park Authority whilst establishing
effective partnerships and making an effective contribution to team working.
Salary:
£13,874 - £15,444 per annum, pro rata The post holders will assist and support the Countryside Rangers in
enhancing and promoting visitors' enjoyment and understanding of the
Council's countryside recreation sites. They will also assist the Education Rangers/Countryside Rangers in
leading environmental education programmes, guided walks, holiday activities
and birthday parties.
Holkham Nature Reserve The Holkham Estate is seeking a Conservation Manager who will take
responsibility for the day to day management of the site, working as part of
the estate team in collaboration with Natural England to deliver the
outcomes described in the site management plan.
Salary: £7.50 per hour Location: Yorkshire Dales Contract: Seasonal, part time (12 hours per week, mainly at weekends) We want you to take us to the streets, parks and countryside of
Yorkshire, telling people about all the brilliant benefits of National Trust
membership. Where to go? Really, it’s up to you. You’ll need to make sure
that we’re at the big shows, venues and events, but you’ll also look into
new locations and work out the best place to be at the best time. Closing Date: 6/2/12 Region: North East
Family Park Manager £20,000 - £23,000 per annum There couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us at one of the South East’s leading children’s charity as we prepare to open our Family Park. This project will see YMCA Fairthorne Manor put on the map as the place to go for family recreational pursuits and camping. Lead family activity programmes, help manage the site and interact with our customers to ensure the facility creates a strong community and welcoming feel.
£16,335 per annum Gibside, near Rowlands Gill, Gateshead Permanent, Full-time As
well as carrying out estate maintenance, practical conservation tasks and
surveys, you will be talking to visitors, supporters and other groups about
the importance of our conservation work, sharing your passion for nature and
the outdoors, and making sure that every visitor to Gibside has an
unforgettable experience. Closing Date: 10/2/12 Region: North East
37 hours a week including weekends, fixed term until 31st October 2012 Starting salary £14767 per annum Location: Loch Leven You will assist with the delivery of the National Nature Reserve
programme at Loch Leven, in particular species monitoring, site maintenance
and habitat management. Closing Date: 6/2/12 Region: Scotland Volunteer posts advertised week beginning 16/1/12
Volunteer Park Ranger, St
Nicholas Fields (2/2) Trainee Ranger, East Sussex
County Council (6/2) Voluntary Marine Awareness
Assistants, Devon Wildlife Trust (6/2) Volunteer Officers, BTCV
Scotland (27/1) Volunteer Ranger X 3, Trust For Scotland (6/2) Practical Conservation Volunteer
Officer (VO), BTCV Devon
Salary: £12,270 per annum Location: Marsden Moor Estate, Huddersfield, West
Yorkshire As part of the warden team, you’ll help care for and manage the
landscape, habitats and wildlife here. We also like you to share the
wonderful Marsden Moor Estate story with all sorts of visitors and
supporters. That could be anything from helping to plan and deliver a guided
walk to an educational workshop to a special outdoor event.
Salary: £22,652 per annum, pro rata Location: Marsden Moor Estate, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Spread across a windswept ecological paradise in the Yorkshire Moors,
Marsden Moor Estate really is an amazing place to come and visit. But how do
we care for this special place and help everyone enjoy it? It’s no small
feat. In fact, it’s a big team effort. And, as part of our talented team,
you’ll provide expert project management advice and guidance as you help us
deliver our blanket bog restoration project.
Policy Coordinator, Wales Environment
Link: Salary: £23,223 pro-rata Location: Cardiff Bay Wales Environment Link (WEL) is the network for environmental / countryside Non-Governmental Organisations working in Wales. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a good background in both coordinating and motivating groups and developing policy to gain experience working in our busy network during the maternity cover period.
Agricultural Catchment Advisor - APEM
Field Surveys Team Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 + benefit package Location: Manchester (preferred site) though Cardiff, Dorset, Oxford &
Edinburgh all Considered APEM Limited is Europe’s largest specialist aquatic science consultancy, offering our clients an integrated approach to every aspect of the scientific study and management of freshwater and marine habitats. The Agricultural Catchment Advisor’s responsibilities include developing
and implementing a series of advice initiatives which would engage farmers,
agronomists and stakeholders to address key pollution issues in rivers
throughout the UK.
Seasonal Tutor. East Dene Centre, Isle of Wight. East Dene is set in a beautiful location on the Isle of Wight. An ideal
opportunity for graduates and those with a genuine interest in working with
children, to add practical work experience to their CV and make friends with
like minded people. Closing Date: 4/2/12 Region: South
An opportunity to contribute to one of the most exciting habitat
restoration projects in Britain. The post holder will work with Great Fen colleagues to deliver the restoration plan. Main duties include oversight of consultants, developing future restoration options, management planning and financial reporting.
Based at Whitelee Windfarm, East Renfrewshire Salary £15,300 to £17,000 per annum 5 month contract Full Time 37.5 hours per week We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic `people person’ to work
for the RSPB on a five month partnership project. This exciting new pilot
‘Date with Nature’ between Scottish Power Renewables and RSPB Scotland has
been set up to enthuse visitors to Whitelee, Europe’s largest windfarm,
about the wildlife at the site, and to education them on RSPB policy on
climate change and renewable energy sources.
2 vacancies - Isle of Islay and Isle of Colonsay Salary £15,300 to £17,000 per annum We are looking for two enthusiastic and dynamic `people persons’ to work
for the RSPB on a six month project on Colonsay and Islay. Main duties
will include enthusing people about the island through guided walks and
talks providing information and interpretation about the island, its
wildlife and wildlife watching opportunities.
Volunteer posts advertised week beginning 19/12/11 Gardening Project Volunteer
Officer, BTCV Hollybush Conservation Centre Volunteer Ranger, Forestry Commission East England (3/2) Love Nature Collection Week
Project Co-Ordinator, RSPB
Free studies course in the Canary Islands ‘‘Yes – You can get that job! Unemployed – or only part-time? under 25? Interested in the Environment? Places are available on NO COST, one week Personal Development &
Environmental Studies, Survey Skills, in Canary Islands Feb/March 2012. Delete Date: 15/3/12 Region: International
Other articles include one from Hen at the Save Our
Forests campaign looking at the history of the campaign and what the future
holds, The Borders Forest Trust revisit this year's Tree Hugging Week,
Habitat Aid discusses the value of native hedges and Coles Nurseries outline
the importance of planting the right tree in the right place whilst David
Rose of Forest Research gives an update on some of the threats facing our
national tree stock. For those of you looking to start or to move on in your
forestry career the Royal Forestry Society provides a detailed explanation
of what skills and qualifications you really should be looking to gain.
Plus lots more…
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Marine Ecologist
Norfolk
Wildlife Trust - 
Fundraising
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Essex
Wildlife Trust is protecting Wildlife for the future and for the People of
Essex. The Trust has over 33,600 members, 2,000 volunteers, 87 nature
reserves, 7 Visitor Centres and 100 staff.
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Management Heritage Skills Apprentice
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Membership
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