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High Wray Basecamp, Cumbria NT09/03915 It’s an incredibly exciting time here at National Trust and we’re now looking for someone to help with the day-to-day running of High Wray Basecamp. A true helping hand for the Basecamp team, you’ll support our conservation volunteer programme within the Fix and Fells project. As you supervise volunteers on a wide range of conservation tasks, you’ll do all you can to get the community involved. This may be through developing our learning programme, overseeing group visits or raising awareness of the Fix and Fells project. Keeping a close eye on other engagement projects and North West partners, you’ll boost funding and manage our Community Access budget. You understand conservation management like no other, and are experienced in general estate tasks (such as dry stone walling, upland footpath repair and woodland management). With knowledge of the current issues affecting the countryside, you’ve worked within communities as either an employee or a volunteer. Full driving licence needed, and ideally a First Aid certificate and some JMA training.
Circle of Life Rediscovery CIC is a leading environmental community interest company which brings together personal, cultural and environmental education to provide innovative woodland based programmes for young people. Location: East and West Sussex woodland sites Sessional Youth Worker Salary: Employed on an ad-hoc sessional basis @£70/session Do you want to support the Young Person’s Coordinator in her/his work with young Gypsies and Travellers across Brighton and Hove, East and West Sussex to organise and run off-site woodland activities? Sessional Woodland Facilitator Salary: Employed on an ad-hoc sessional basis @£140/session Do you want to facilitate and run woodland programmes for young Gypsies and Travellers from East and West Sussex? Sessional Project Facilitator Salary: Employed on an ad-hoc sessional basis @£240/session Do you have diverse skills that include managing, facilitating and training volunteers and young people? This position includes leading the woodland, youth training and volunteer programme, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the project. Volunteers Wanted for woodland programmes, please contact us directly. To download job descriptions, job profiles and application form please go to: http://www.circleofliferediscovery.com/jobs.html Closing Date: 30th July 2009 Interviews: 18th and/or 19th August 2009 in Brighton Call of the Wild Project is funded by Natural England through Access to Nature, as part of the Big Lottery Fund's Changing Spaces programme
The Heritage Line, operated by Northern Rail, serves diverse communities and has great historic importance. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills and great enthusiasm, possibly from a background in community development, regeneration or tourism, to take the Partnership’s work forward. The Partnership steering group comprises Darlington Borough Council (host body), Durham Country Council, Northern Rail and the Association of Community Rail Partnerships ( www.acorp.uk.com ) Please visit Darlington Council's website www.darlington.gov.uk for further details including application form and person specification, and ring Paul Salveson (Northern Rail) on 07795 008691 for an informal discussion about the post. Closing date 15 July 12 noon. Interview date 15 August. Keeper or Senior Keeper Function: Looking after the Wildwood animal collection and conservation projects. Responsible to: Head Keeper Salary Keeper: £11,364 to £13,174 (+ 9% pension & other benefits) Salary Senior Keeper: £12,790 to £15,272 (+ 9% pension & other benefits) Wildwood Trust is a charity dedicated to the conservation of British Wildlife and running the unique Wildwood Discovery Park. This role will suit a fit, practical person who can work outdoors during all weathers doing a physically demanding job. Specifically: • Care for our collection of British native & once native wildlife • Build and maintain our natural woodland animal enclosures • Help educate the public through talks and demonstrations about our animals • help our conservation projects to promote wildlife conservation A recruitment pack can be downloaded from: www.wildwoodtrust.org/jobs.htm e-mail: info@wildwoodtrust.org Or contact: Wildwood Trust, Herne Common Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7LQ. Tel: 01227 712111 Registered Charity No 1093702 The closing date is 31st July 2009. Interviews will be held by arrangement within 2 weeks of that date. Nature Ranger Escot is a privately owned East Devon rural estate of some 1100 acres. Through opening its historic gardens and parkland to the general public it has established a growing reputation for bringing the natural world to the attention of all generations. Additionally it runs an eclectic series of conservation projects as diverse as the captive breeding of beavers, wild boar and red squirrels, the soft release of water voles, and the restoration of water meadows. Escot now wishes to appoint its first full time Nature Ranger whose roles will include supervising the current programmes and designing and introducing a series of new conservation, educational and leisure initiatives. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a passion for nature, an ability to work as part of the close knit estate team, and a mature commercial awareness. This full time salaried position is a key appointment for Escot and could be the opportunity of a lifetime for a candidate who has the required experience and appetite for the role. Salary by negotiation. Applicants should forward a CV with a covering letter to: John-Michael Kennaway, Estate Office, Escot Park, Ottery St Mary EX11 1LU by 27 July 2009. 30/6/09 – 10/7/09 - NW, NE, Sc, W ADAS UK Ltd Upland Ecologists required for August 2009 The Role: To carry out upland habitat condition assessments in the North of England., SW Scotland and S Wales Successful candidates will have: ● Good botanical identification skills of species associated with common upland habitats (the habitats to be surveyed are blanket bog, upland heath and upland calcareous grassland, rush pasture and moorland assemblage. ● Previous experience of vegetation surveys in upland habitats. ● An initial degree (or equivalent) or currently studying for a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant environmental subject. ● Knowledge of nature conservation and habitat management issues in the English uplands. ● Current valid driving licence. Post: Rate of payment to be agreed dependent on experience/qualifications. Please send CV and covering letter to: Angela Dewhurst, ADAS Preston, 16 Eastway Business Village, Olivers Place, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9WT Email: angela.dewhurst@adas.co.uk Closing date 10th July
Salary: This is an unpaid voluntary position. Reasonable travel and other expenses will be covered. There is also a generous training budget. Based at: Hothfield Heathlands Nature Reserve The Job: You will be expected to work three days a week assisting the Ashford Area Warden with the daily management of a range of conservation sites including: Hothfield Heathlands, Ashford Warren, and the Orlestone Forest Complex. The work will involve practical management work on heathland, woodland and river side habitats, species monitoring and protection, livestock husbandry and general nature reserve management. You will demonstrate an aptitude and enthusiasm for practical wildlife conservation work. A relevant environmental qualification is desirable, but NOT essential. The posts come with an extensive package of training opportunities and represent an ideal apprenticeship for those seeking a career in nature conservation. Kent Wildlife Trust: is the leading wildlife charity for Kent and Medway, supported by its members and staffed by committed professionals. We are all working to protect wildlife and to find better ways to run an efficient and effective organisation. Contact details For an informal discussion please contact the Ashford Area Warden, Ian Rickards, on mobile 07889 737839, email ian.rickards@kentwildlife.org.uk or The Reserves Officer East, John McAllister on 01662 662012. For a job description and application form, please telephone: Dot Hughes on 01622 662012 or email dot.hughes@kentwildlife.org.uk. Kent Wildlife Trust has a positive approach to equality and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community Community Involvement Officer (Great Outdoors Project) Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough. Location: Based at Lings Environmental Centre, with travel across Northamptonshire and the three counties Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, 25 days paid annual leave. This is a full-time, fixed-term post from August 2009 through May 2012. Salary: £17,500 - £19,500 per annum depending on experience (plus contributory pension after six months). The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough seeks a highly-motivated individual to lead efforts to engage more local people in achieving the Trust’s objectives in communities around five identified Local Nature Reserves in Northampton, Wellingborough and Corby. The Trust’s education and community objectives are an integral part of the established Trust Development Plan and closely in line with conservation objectives. The successful candidate will report to the Lings Centre Manager and work alongside the Great Outdoors Project steering group. Applicants with an environmental background, community work experience and a strong ability to communicate, organise and lead are encouraged to apply. A valid driving licence, vehicle and a satisfactory enhanced CRB Disclosure are required. The Great Outdoors Project is supported by Natural England through Access to Nature, as part of the Big Lottery Fund's Changing Spaces programme. For more information and application form, visit http://www.wildlifebcnp.org/whats-new-vacanc.htm Email applications preferred. Please submit a covering letter and completed application form to james.williams@wildlifebcnp.org. For further information, please contact James Williams, administrative assistant, on 01954 713500 or james.williams@wildlifebcnp.org. Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 15 July 2009 Interview Dates: Thursday 23rd July 2009 In order to save costs we will not write to unsuccessful candidates. Funded by the National Lottery through Big Lottery Fund.
With a minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject, the successful candidate will have previous instructing experience and hold an appropriate teaching qualification or be willing to attain. This post is based at the Winchester (Sparsholt) campus. Interviews will be held week commencing 27th July 2009. Closing Date: 20th July 2009 Application packs are available from: • 24 hour recruitment line: 01962 797438 • www.sparsholt.ac.uk • HR@sparsholt.ac.uk
The successful candidate will possess a relevant level 3 qualification coupled with practical experience a minimum of 2 years post qualification and a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to attain. Experience with sawmilling and processing and estate skills would be an advantage. Closing Date: 20th July 2009 Application packs are available from: • 24 hour recruitment line: 01962 797438 • www.sparsholt.ac.uk • HR@sparsholt.ac.uk
You will need to be well organised able to communicate effectively in a variety of situations with an up-to-date knowledge of Rights of Way legislation. You will also need to have the personal mobility to visit remote parts of the countryside on a regular basis. You must be committed to providing excellent customer service and have a minimum of one years directly relevant experience in public rights of way or countryside access. Closing date: Thursday 9 July 2009. Interview date: Tuesday 21 July 2009. For further information about this job and to apply online visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/jobs Alternatively you can email jobs@oxfordshire.gov.uk or phone 0845 050 9500. We are an equal opportunities employer and we offer generous holidays, development opportunities, a final salary pension scheme and a range of family-friendly policies. 29/6/09: Volunteer posts advertised this week. Ecologist, Alderney Wildlife Trust (8/7/09) Volunteer Administrator, The National Trust Voluntary Trainee Ranger, Teignbridge District Council Ranger Service, BTCV & Duchy College (7/7/09) Web Learning Officer, WWT Slimbridge (31/7/09) Volunteer Ranger, Islington council, Nature Conservation Team (27/7/09) Volunteer Warden for East Devon, The National Trust (20/7/09) Restoration Monitoring Volunteer Surveyors, Moors for the Future (7/7/09) Education / Estate Management Volunteers, Vinspired, National Grid & Kent County Council Volunteer Officer, BTCV Scotland (6/7/09) Volunteer Traineeship – Conservation, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (16/7/09) 3x Volunteer Traineeships – Environmental Conservation, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (9/7/09) 3 x Volunteer Trainee Nature Reserve Estate Workers, Devon Wildlife Trust To view any post just click on the job title.
The Reserves Worker will assist in the supervision of contractors, liaise with and support volunteer nature reserve wardens and monitor habitats and species as required. We are looking for a dynamic, ‘can do’ attitude and experience of conservation management. The Lancashire Wildlife Trust offer a friendly and flexible working environment. To apply for this position you are required to complete an Application Form which can be downloaded from our Website: www.lancswt.org.uk ( CV's will not be considered - No Agencies)
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Practical Permaculture Worker sought for developing agroforestry and forest garden next to a beautiful chalk stream in Wiltshire. Three bedroom cottage with own large garden available as well as opportunities to create own farm based livelihoods. For more information ring Jo on 01980 671776.or email jo@jaol.wanadoo.co.uk.
Based in Grassington The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority has an excellent record of working with farmers to promote active conservation. Working within the Farm and Countryside Service, you will have knowledge of the environmental land management of the uplands and relevant experience to be able to work effectively with a range of farmers and landowners. Educated to a Higher National Certificate, Diploma or equivalent in a related discipline, you must be self motivated with good interpersonal and administrative skills, with experience of data collection and management. IT literacy particularly Microsoft Office and ideally use of GIS systems (especially Microsoft Access and MapInfo) is required. If you feel as though you meet these requirements we would like to hear from you. Application forms and further information are available on the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority website at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk, they can also be obtained by e-mail from personnel@yorkshiredales.org.uk, by telephoning 0300 456 0030 or by writing to Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, Yoredale, Bainbridge, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EL. Closing date: Noon, Monday 6 July 2009
There are currently over 2,400 ringers whose permits are renewed annually. In addition, staff deal with permit changes and licences to visit nests of rare breeding birds for the purpose of ringing and nest recording. Over 95% of ringing and recapture data and around half of the reports of ringed birds are received electronically. Ringing Scheme staff validate and load these data into a central database. They are also responsible for the computer processing of around 12,000 reports of ringed birds from all over the world, which are received electronically from ringers, from other schemes, via the web, by post and by phone. The postholder will work within Licensing and Sales in the Demography Team but may be required to undertake some other work involving fieldwork or computing and data preparation. Salary £16,597 per annum. The closing date for receipt of applications is 1pm on Monday 13 July 2009. For further information and an application form visit our website at http://www.bto.org/vacancies or contact Vicky Percy on 01842 768215 quoting reference CJS/09-3
Purpose: This job helps to sustain Wales’ natural heritage so that everyone can enjoy it and benefit from it. You will do this by developing the findings of the research undertaken by the Assembly Government’s Wales Spatial Plan (WSP) team and CCW on the concept of a Networked Environment Region (NER) in South East Wales. Main Duties : ● Working under the overall guidance of the WSP South East Area Environment Group, lead and co-ordinate Phase 2 of the NER project in the South East Wales Spatial Plan Area. ● Liaise with our South & East Region District Teams and specialists in identifying opportunities for the connectivity framework identified in the NER report to be given practical effect. ● Liaise with our Environment Policy Group to explore how the NER approach can influence local and regional strategic plans and programmes. ● Assist the WSP team and CCW staff in delivering our Key Target relating to the NER (extending the approach taken in the NER report to the other WSP Areas). ● Review the findings of the Econet research project commissioned by CCW to integrate with the NER report and advise on how the joint findings might be taken forward in South East Wales. ● Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others and comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate. ● Behave in accordance with our corporate values. ● Consistently meet the standards required to fulfil the service expectations of your internal and external customers/citizens and partners. ● Assist colleagues in other work and other general duties as necessary. Salary: The starting salary will be £23,418.00 a year. This rate is currently under review and may rise. Status: This is a fixed-term, full-time pensionable appointment of 37 hours a week to 31 March 2010. Applications and Closing Date: Application forms can be downloaded from our website at www.ccw.gov.uk or you can e-mail us at d.manning@ccw.gov.uk or you can phone us on 01686 613422 and we will post an application form and job description to your home address. Please return your completed application form to: Dianne Manning, Countryside Council for Wales, Ladywell House, Newtown, Powys SY16 1RD or e-mail it to d.manning@ccw.gov.uk quoting the post number as a reference. The closing date for receipt of application forms is midday on 20 July 2009.
Purpose: This job helps to sustain Wales’ natural heritage so that everyone can enjoy it and benefit from it. You will do this by working with partners to conserve wildlife and landscape, by managing special sites and promoting access to the countryside. Main Duties: ● Contribute to the delivery of the full range of our functions for nature conservation, outdoor recreation, access and landscape in Cardiff and Newport, and ensure that these are reflected in the development, delivery and reporting of our Cardiff and Newport District Team’s work programme.● Manage District casework and lead on major and contentious cases, responding to consultations on planning and other applications and advising the Welsh Assembly Government, local planning authority, developers, consultants, contractors and others. ● Contribute to relevant strategic policy issues as they affect the District, including the Wales Spatial Plan and Strategic Environmental Assessments. ● Take responsibility for the notification, conservation, management and monitoring of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar sites in Cardiff and Newport, working with regional and national CCW colleagues. ● Act as lead officer for the scientific input into management agreements and contribute to the sharing and implementation of SSSI Site Management Statements. ● Develop and maintain links with key partners in public, private and voluntary sectors and take forward projects and initiatives with them, especially the local authorities, Environment Agency Wales and the Caldicot and Wentlooge Levels Drainage Board. ● Contribute to our programme of grant aid in Cardiff and Newport, acting as lead officer for grants as required. ● Line manage two Conservation Officers. ● Act as our ‘public face’ in the District (with other members of the team), representing CCW at relevant meetings and events. ● Contribute to CCW networks such as Habitat and Species Working Groups. ● Keep appropriate records for management, audit and freedom of information purposes. ● Give equal weight to managing operations, resources and the people for whom you are responsible. ● Ensure your staff are well managed, well led, well motivated and continually learning. ● Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others and comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate. ● Carry out and regularly review appropriate risk assessments, including stress, on all of your staff. ● Behave in accordance with our corporate values. ● Ensure you and your staff consistently meet the standards required to fulfil the service expectations of your internal and external customers/citizens and partners and constantly strive to improve. ● Undertake other general duties as necessary. Salary: The starting salary will be £23,418.00 a year. Status: This is a fixed-term, pensionable full-time appointment to cover the current postholder’s maternity leave. This is currently expected to end on 24 September 2010, but may end earlier or later. Applications and Closing Date: Application forms can be downloaded from our website or you can e-mail us at d.manning@ccw.gov.uk or phone us on 01686 613400 and we will post an application form and job description to your home address. Please return your completed application form to: Dianne Manning, Countryside Council for Wales, Ladywell House, Newtown, Powys SY16 6RD The closing date for receipt of application forms is midday on 20 July 2009.
Purpose: This job helps to sustain Wales’ natural heritage so that everyone can enjoy it and benefit from it. You will do this by helping to deliver our responsibilities for protected species of fauna and flora within South and East Wales. Main Duties: ● Provide advice about proposals affecting protected species (particularly bats, otters, dormice and great crested newts), including site visits when appropriate. Provide specialist advice to regional colleagues on species issues. ● Respond to general wildlife enquiries from the public. ● Help to deliver our licensing function, contributing to the processing and monitoring of licences as appropriate. ● Provide advice to other organisations and members of the public on protected species, including consulting with statutory bodies. ● Contribute and deliver training events about protected species work. ● Contribute to developing species policy and procedures. ● Provide advice and assistance to the CCW Wildlife and Environmental Crime Officer and the police on enforcement cases involving protected species legislation. ● Carry out data input and management of appropriate databases. ● Help with the implementation of biodiversity action plans with respect to protected species. ● Participate in survey and monitoring programmes for selected species. ● Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others and comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate. ● Behave in accordance with our corporate values. ● Consistently meet the standards required to fulfill the service expectations of your internal and external customers/citizens and partners. ● Carry out other general duties as necessary. Salary: The starting salary will be £19,141.00 a year. This rate is currently under review and may rise. Status: This is a fixed-term, pensionable full-time appointment of 37 hours a week to 31 March 2011. Applications and Closing Date: Application forms can be downloaded from our website at www.ccw.gov.uk or you can e-mail us at d.manning@ccw.gov.uk or j.avery@ccw.gov.uk or you can phone us on 01686 613400 and we will post an application form and job description to your home address. Please return your completed application form to: Dianne Manning or Julie Avery, Countryside Council for Wales, Ladywell House, Newtown, Powys SY16 1RD or e-mail it to d.manning@ccw.gov.uk or j.avery@ccw.gov.uk, quoting the post number as a reference. The closing date for receipt of application forms is midday on 20 July 2009.
Capita Symonds, a wholly owned subsidiary of Capita Group Plc, is one of the largest and fastest growing consultancies in the UK property and infrastructure markets. With 3,800 staff in over 40 UK locations and a turnover in excess of £230m, the company provides a broad range of professional services to the building design, civil engineering, environment, management and transport sectors. We are currently recruiting a Countryside Services Manager in our Carlisle, Cumbria office. The role is a demanding one which combines day-to-day team and project management with a requirement for ongoing self-promotion in order to win new work as well as delivering a range of professional services. The successful candidate will therefore be an enthusiastic and self motivated individual possessing the necessary range of relevant skills and with experience in, or a demonstrable aptitude for, business development and resource management. The successful candidate will deliver any or all of the following: ● Line management of a team of 10 professionals (this may be reviewed depending on the experience of the candidate), including performance and absence management; ● Project Management including: resource management, financial management, procedures management (CDM & quality) and client management; ● Business development, including the cultivation of existing and new clients nationally, the development and dissemination of promotional materials and the preparation of bids and tenders; ● The fulfillment of a range of technical responsibilities appropriate to the team’s work demands including, for example: ○ Surveys and assessments of natural assets (rights of way, landscapes, woodland, etc) ○ Landowner negotiations and agreements ○ Analysis of resulting information and design of solutions ○ Feasibility studies, assessments and reports ○ Design and implementation of capital schemes ○ Procurement and sub-contractor negotiations and liaison ○ Other professional advice and consultancy as appropriate. To view the full job description or apply online visit www.capitasymonds.co.uk quick search reference 0857. Alternatively please call Kathryn Turner for an application form or further information on 01228 673097 Closing Date Monday 6th July
It’s hard to think of a more evocative, iconic landscape than the Peak District. Leading, managing and inspiring a committed Project team, you’ll plan, co-ordinate and implement a programme of project work at the High Peak and Longshaw Estates. Specifically, you’ll focus your outstanding project management skills on conservation plans for the moors, and work arising from agri-environment schemes and Woodland Grant Schemes. You’ll also be involved in a variety of archaeological, ecological and interpretation work. You share our love of special places – and our desire to protect them. You’ll have proven countryside management experience (a relevant qualification would also be useful), plus knowledge of existing countryside grant schemes. Just as importantly, you’re as comfortable managing budgets as you are people, as your experience of planning and project management will amply demonstrate. You’ll also need a full driving licence. To apply online, visit www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk quick search reference NT09/03946. Closing date: 7 July 2009. Committed to equal opportunities. Registered charity no. 205846.
Good report writing, map reading and organisational skills are essential. An interest in countryside access work would be an advantage. For an informal discussion please contact Anita Coghlan on 01865 815403 Closing date: Thursday 9 July 2009. Interview date: Thursday 23 July 2009. For further information about this job and to apply online visit www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/jobs Alternatively you can email jobs@oxfordshire.gov.uk or phone 0845 050 9500. We are an equal opportunities employer and we offer generous holidays, development opportunities, a final salary pension scheme and a range of family-friendly policies.
Somerset Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading environmental voluntary body. We own and/or manage 79 nature reserves all over the county, managing over 4000 acres for wildlife and people. The Trust has over 21,000 committed members across the county, and around 300 active volunteers. The Trust aims to restore our battered ecosystems by creating living landscapes for wildlife and people, now and in the future. We will help wildlife adapt to climate change, encourage sustainable living and inspire people to create more green space bringing environmental, social and economic benefits. This is achieved by working to protect rare and threatened species, monitoring plans for future developments and fighting to save sites where wildlife and habitats are threatened. Somerset Wildlife Trust educates and inspires hundreds of children each year through school activities and family events. We work with landowners, local government and businesses for the benefit of wildlife, campaigning as advocates for wildlife and a sustainable natural environment in Somerset. A Living Landscape for Somerset Somerset Wildlife Trust has been working for decades to conserve and protect Somerset’s wildlife-rich sites. These precious remnants of wildlife habitat are vitally important to a wide variety of plant and animal species, but cannot continue to exist in isolation. Wildlife has become cut off in these pockets of disconnected habitat and are now struggling to adapt to our changing climate. A Living Landscape will restore, recreate and reconnect wildlife-rich sites in rural and urban areas by working in partnership with local communities. We want wildlife to thrive, disperse and recolonise our landscape so that future generations can encounter, experience and enjoy our natural heritage. Somerset Wildlife Trust will achieve this vision using three key routes: ● we will manage our nature reserves for wildlife and people, ensuring that our best efforts work towards creating the most wildlife-rich sites in Somerset ● we will work with land holders around these sites to share knowledge about wildlife habitat and provide advice and support to link nature reserves with other species-rich hotspots ● we will work with nearby communities to raise awareness of our wildlife heritage and involve people in their local environment The role: As a member of the Resources Team, you will work closely with the Head of Resources and a small fundraising and marketing team. You will have responsibility for the coordination of all grant fundraising from charitable trust, grant and statutory funding sources for Somerset Wildlife Trust. The individual: You will have experience of project development, bid writing and relationship management and be able to demonstrate a track record of success in securing resources from a range of funding bodies. You will be a creative self starter with a determination to succeed and maximise income for the Somerset Wildlife Trust. You will have a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to develop sound relationships both internally and externally to maximise opportunities for the Trust. A team player, you will be able to demonstrate a “can do” approach to problem solving and will be experienced in managing fluctuating workloads to meet tight deadlines. You will need credibility and influencing skills in a busy and complex working environment. Experience of working for a charity would be advantageous. How to apply - For an Application pack, please contact: Lynn Caldwell, HR & Facilities Manager, Somerset Wildlife Trust, Tonedale Mill, Tonedale, Wellington, Somerset TA21 0AW. lynn.caldwell@somersetwildlife.org Tel: 01823 652420 Fax: 01823652411 Closing date : 5pm Tuesday 14th July 2009. Interviews will be held in Wellington, Somerset w/b Monday July 20th, 2009
This is an exciting opportunity to manage and develop Somerset Wildlife Trust’s work to achieve a Living Landscape in the Mendip Hills, covering an area of some 20,000 hectares from Cheddar in the west to near Frome in the east. The postholder will be responsible for all SWT conservation operations in the area, including line management of nature reserve and advisory staff, and delivery of an exciting partnership project on wider countryside conservation and community involvement. The successful candidate will be a skilled conservation and project manager, with good ecological knowledge and proven experience of working with landowners and local communities. This post is generously supported by the Tubney Charitable Trust. Further information and application forms are available on our website at www.somersetwildlife.org For an informal discussion call Lisa Schneidau, Leader of Living Landscapes, on 01823 652443. To apply, please send a covering letter, explaining your suitability for the role, together with your completed application form to lynn.caldwell@somersetwildlife.org or Lynn Caldwell, HR & Facilities Manager, Somerset Wildlife Trust, Tonedale Mill, Wellington, Somerset TA21 0AW. Closing date: 5pm Friday 10th July 2009 Interviews: Monday 20th July 2009 (provisional)
The Job: Managing and monitoring; estate, habitats, species and visitors to Pegwell Bay Coastal Park, Sandwich & Pegwell Bay NNR, Ham Fen Nature Reserve, the Beaver Project and assisting with the development of new conservation initiatives in the East Kent Coastal Area. The post holder will be working closely with conservation staff and volunteers. Some evening and weekend working will be necessary. You will need to be: personable, organised, committed to wildlife and a good communicator with people – visitors and colleagues – and be able to work both within a team and often without direct day-to-day supervision. You will need to have had experience of nature reserve management. Kent Wildlife Trust is the leading wildlife charity for Kent and Medway, supported by its members and staffed by committed professionals. We are all working to protect wildlife and to find better ways to run an efficient and effective organisation. This post requires a Standard Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. Contact details: For an application pack contact Dot Hughes on 01622 662012, email dot.hughes@kentwildlife.org.uk or visit our website at www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Tony Swandale on 07889 822412, or John McAllister on 01622 662012 Kent Wildlife Trust has a positive approach to equality and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community
Main Duties: ● Represent CCW and promote our policies in relation to the management of the maritime environment. ● Provide internal and external policy and technical advice on marine renewable energy (MRE), particularly in relation to emerging wave and tidal stream based technologies. ● Act as a first point of contact within CCW for MRE developers and provide preliminary advice to developers on the implications of new proposals. ● Maintain an overview of casework in relation to MRE and support liaison between operational teams. ● Maintain an overview of research into the environmental implications of MRE, commissioning additional research to support our MRE advice as necessary, and communicating progress and findings to our staff. ● Contribute to our strategic work on MRE, including the development of policy advice on emerging MRE technologies. ● Keep abreast of developments in the MRE sector and exploit opportunities to exert a positive influence. ● Contribute to the work of our Maritime Policy team, including our marine pollution response work. ● Help to develop our maritime policy operational plan and work programme. ● Ensure that relevant targets and elements of our corporate strategy and action plans are delivered on time, to budget and to a high technical standard. ● Take reasonable care for the health and safety of myself and others and comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate. ● Behave in accordance with our corporate values. ● Consistently meet the standards required to fulfil the service expectations of my internal and external customers/citizens and partners. ●Carry out other general duties as necessary. Salary: The starting salary will be £23,418.00 a year. This rate is currently under review and may rise. Status: This is a fixed-term, pensionable full-time appointment of 37 hours a week to 31 March 2011. Applications and Closing Date: Application forms can be downloaded from our website or you can e-mail us at enquiries@ccw.gov.uk or phone our enquiry line on 0845 130 6229 and we will post an application form and job description to your home address. Please return your completed application form to: Graham Cohen, Recruitment Team, Countryside Council for Wales, Maes y Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DW or e-mail it to recruitment@ccw.gov.uk, quoting the post number as a reference. The closing date for receipt of application forms is midday on 3 July 2009. Interviews will be held on 17 July 2009.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in biodiversity and conservation to provide general assistance to the North East Scotland Local Biodiversity Partnership. The successful candidate should possess relevant working experience and be educated to degree level (or equivalent vocational level) in environmental/biological science or related discipline. Equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in place of qualifications. Applicants will be highly organised and have knowledge and/or experience of biodiversity and nature conservation issues. In addition, candidates will require to demonstrate good IT and communication skills. The North East Scotland Biodiversity Partnership sets up conservation projects for priority habitats and species and raises awareness of biodiversity. The current priority project for the partnership is wetland restoration. The successful candidate will work with the partnership co-ordinator on a range of biodiversity projects within North East Scotland. Specific duties will include providing general administrative support, raising public awareness of biodiversity, fundraising and assisting with project work, including specific work on the North East Scotland Wetlands Restoration Project. The post holder will be employed by the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute in Aberdeen, an externally funded Fixed Term Appointment on behalf of the North East Scotland Biodiversity Partnership The post will be part-time, 22.5 hours per week for one year period initially (with possibility of extension subject to funding). Salary, depending upon qualifications and experience, will be £12,162 per annum. Quote Ref MA20/09 Further information and application forms can be obtained from: Human Resources, The Macaulay Institute, Aberdeen, AB15 8QH T: 01224-395000 E: hr@macaulay.ac.uk www.macaulay.ac.uk/jobs Completed application forms must be returned by 8 July 2009
Help save the ‘small things that run the world’. Buglife - The Invertebrate Conservation Trust is a rapidly growing charity that aims to stop invertebrate extinctions and to raise awareness of these incredible animals. The Stepping Stones for Wildlife Officer will manage a new project to make space for wildlife in the south of Essex by creating and enhancing a network of habitats for rare and endangered invertebrates, and will assist with Buglife’s brownfield conservation work. The post holder must be able to manage and prioritise time and projects and must be an effective communicator. You will also have a good level of general ecological knowledge with experience of habitat creation and management. Such knowledge would normally be acquired after at least 2 years work experience in the conservation sector, although an exceptional graduate with voluntary experience may be able to demonstrate these skills. A commitment to protecting the environment and conserving wildlife is essential. Please write to Matt Shardlow, Buglife, First Floor, 90 Bridge Street, Peterborough, PE1 1DY or info@buglife.org.uk , enclosing a CV and a letter that explains why you are the person who will take forward our conservation projects work. Deadline – 22 July 09. Interviews will be held in Peterborough on 24 August 09. For a full job description and more information about Buglife see www.buglife.org.uk Countryside Ranger Full time Salary: £23,964 – 27,813 + 10% out of hours The Countryside Section manages 1,000 hectares of Waverley countryside, composed of heathland, woodland, parkland and open space, a large proportion of which is registered common land. We are looking for an experienced countryside ranger to manage all aspects of countryside management work on a number of sites in the west of the Borough. You will have experience in both project management, practical skills and knowledge of countryside management. You must have good communication skills and be confident in dealing with a range of organisations and the general public and be capable of working on your own initiative as well as part of a team. The work will involve developing projects, managing contractors and volunteers as well carrying out direct practical work. Uniform and protective clothing provided. In return this job offers an excellent benefits package that includes: 24 to 27 days holiday entitlement, final salary pension scheme, private medical insurance and leisure centre discounts. The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure at the Standard level from the Criminal Records Bureau. Further information can be obtained from www.disclosure.gov.uk. For an informal discussion about the post, contact Jane Bowden, Countryside Manager on 01483 523443 or e-mail jbowden@waverley.gov.uk . To download an application pack, visit www.surreyjobs.info. Alternatively, email jobs@waverley.gov.uk or call 01483 523383 (24 hours answerphone). We do not accept CVs as applications. Strictly no agencies please. Closing date for applications: Friday, 24th July 2009. Interview date: Tuesday, 11th August 2009 Waverley is committed to equality in respect of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. We value our diversity.
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