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REF 1538-DIRECT-5/7 JOB HEREFORDSHIRE PARKLANDS PROJECT MANAGER BE4 5/7/10 IV 22/7/10 LOC HEREFORDSHIRE PAY 21465 (pensionable) FOR HEREFORDSHIRE NATURE TRUST DES The 3 year Parklands Project is designed to improve the understanding & conservation of Herefordshire’s parkland landscapes. Work with a wide range of partner orgs & communities to deliver a holistic view of the extent & condition of the County’s parklands, carry out surveys & practical works, & help owners in finding assistance in achieving sustained good management. BUT Rel degree or equiv qual (pref ecologically based); knowledge & understanding of ecology, historic landscapes, parklands & archaeology; experience & knowledge of good practice relating to working with vols; good IT skills incl databases & GIS; practical experience of project & budget management, ecological survey & historic env survey work; experience of natural & historic env conservation work & conservation of parklands; knowledge & experience of grants available to landowners; sound knowledge of H&S incl risk assessments ASK Francesca Griffith, 01432 356872. REF 1539-DAILY-5/7 JOB TECHNICAL OFFICER BE4 1/7/10 IV 15/7/10 LOC CARDIFF PAY 24000 FOR WALES BIODIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP DES To end of March 2011, with probable extension of 1 – 3 years, subject to funding. Support a group of Local BAPs & enable the technical infrastructure that underpins effective biodiversity practice in Wales. Work with partners to improve accessibility to key data sets required to inform prioritisation, target setting & reporting of biodiversity targets. Facilitate steering group meetings / task & finish groups & regional BAP seminars. Secondments considered. BUT Good understanding of legislation & policy in Wales & how this is implemented (NERC / ESW / WBP / LBAPs etc); proficient in database management, some knowledge of BARS & its technical use; able to work on own initiative & within a team located across Wales (some travel necessary); working knowledge of Welsh species & habitats & the wider benefits to people; excellent communication & organisational skills. ASK Wildlife Trust Wales, 029 2048 0070 [email protected] REF 1540-DAILY-5/7 JOB RANGER (BOWLAND CATCHMENT AREA) BE4 1/7/10 LOC FOREST OF BOWLAND, CLITHEROE PAY up to 22150 FOR UNITED UTILITIES DES Help safeguard water quality, wildlife & our natural & built heritage whilst ensuring the public enjoy the beautiful countryside & recreational opportunities available on our catchment land. Also support the wider team activities of woodland management, estate businesses, biodiversity & Health & Safety initiatives. We offer a bonus scheme & other benefits. BUT Enthusiastic, practical, self-motivated & a good communicator. Qualification in Countryside or Environmental Management & / or relevant practical experience; good knowledge of countryside management, water & land management; experience of wildlif3e conservation & legislation on species & habitats. ASK Ref: 1072BR. [email protected] http:://www.unitedutilities.com/jobs.htm Key: REF CJS reference no. (job number – source – delete date) JOB Title BE4 Application closing date IV = Interview date LOC Location PAY £ range - usually per annum (but check starting point) FOR Employer DES Description of Job BUT Person Spec / Requirements ASK More details from / How to apply CJS Suggestions: Please check the BUT section to ensure that you have all of the required qualifications / experience before you apply. Contact ONLY the person, number or address given & if an SAE is required double check you use the correct stamps.

REF 1541-MONTHLY-28/6 JOB FORESTER BE4 30/6/10 IV 15/7/10 LOC CULZEAN CASTLE & COUNTRY PARK, MAYBOLE, AYRSHIRE PAY 12280 – 12894 + housing allowance FOR NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND DES Under the direction of the Head Forester, & in liaison with others as necessary, carry out day-to-day maintenance & development of the woodlands in order to help conserve & enhance its woodland areas. Rented accommodation may be available. BUT Demonstrable experience across a range of woodland / forestry operations & in the use & maintenance of

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forestry machinery. Certified to NPTC CS 30, 31 & 32 standard; self-motivated & capable of working with the minimum of direction, though willing to seek appropriate professional advice when necessary. ASK www.nts.org.uk REF 1542-DIRECT-21/6 JOB RECREATIONAL WARDEN BE4 20/6/10 LOC PITSFORD PAY 18000 dependant on experience FOR ANGLIAN WATER DES We need someone to help us look after some of the area’s most popular recreation sites. We want visitors to have a safe & pleasurable visit that means cycling & walking paths need to be properly maintained, car parks & play areas are tidy, our fleet of boats are kept up to scratch & the trout stock quality is good. A busy & varied role working with people & doing a range of physical jobs. March – October require long working days while the rest is less demanding & flexibility is required to work weekends & shifts. BUT Background in land maintenance & experience in customer service. Should be able to handle a boat & a background in fisheries would be an asset, however training is provided. Interest in angling required. ASK www.anglianwaterjobs.co.uk REF 1543-DIRECT-19/7 JOB FARM / ENVIRONMENT / ESTATE WORKER BE4 Mid July 2010-06-03 LOC SOUTH HAMS OF DEVON PAY YES FOR FOWLESCOMBE FARM DES To join the team on our 191ha estate. The farm is cert organic with the Soil Association & in Higher Level Stewardship. The job will entail HLS work incl: pond restoration; putting in a ram pump & a borehole system; creating new & managing existing woodland; assisting in managing extensive old pastures & scrub areas; miles of hedgerow & Devon Bank work; restoration of ancient orchard & surrounding walled garden; ensuring work on the farm adheres to HLS & cross-compliance; help with farm visits, all aspects of livestock work & with harvesting & other farm or estate tasks. Further training provided & the opportunity to progress your career. BUT Hardworking, self-motivated, with a good farming background, rel quals or experience, full driving licence, chainsaw cert & tractor skills. ASK www.fowlescombe.co.uk Richard or Barbara, 01548 821000. REF 1544-DIRECT-5/7 JOB COMMUNITY OFFICER BE4 2/7/10 IV 12/7/10 LOC SALTHOLME, TEESIDE PAY 14500 – 15500 FOR RSPB DES In conjunction with the Lifelong Learning Manager, be responsible for developing the env edl offer within the community & delivering outreach activities within schools & community locations. BUT Passionate about the env & have experience of giving talks & presentations to a variety of audiences. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies A4 SAE to Karen Black, Saltholme, Seaton Carew Road, Port Clarence, Middlesborough,TS25 1BH REF 1545-DAILY-5/7 JOB FIELD STUDIES TUTOR BE4 5/7/10 LOC CALSHOT, HAMPSHIRE PAY 14136 rising to 15138 – 17034 FOR CALSHOT ACTIVITIES CENTRE DES Starting 6/9/10. You will be teaching residential & non-residential courses in an unrivalled number of Field Studies & Land Based Activity sessions. We are situated in a unique position on the shores of the Solent & at the edge of the New Forest National Park. We have groups from Key Stage 1 up to A Level. The range of activities includes River & Coastal Geomorphology, Human Geography, Freshwater, Coastal & Terrestrial Ecology, also Rock Climbing, Archery, Skiing & Initiative Course. We have a fantastic Water Sports department, in which you may be trained to teach. BUT Broad experience of Field Studies. Ideally working, or have worked in a Centre & have some relevant teaching experience. Degree or relevant equivalent qualification & full driving licence for 2+ years essential. Skills in any land-based activity an advantage, although full training provided. OR a range of outdoor activities & teaching experience but no formal instructional qualifications. ASK www.calshot.com [email protected] REF 1546/8-DAILY-5/7 JOB TRAINEE RANGERS BE4 5/7/10 (noon) IV 29 & 30/8/10 LOC DORSET & SOMERSET PAY YES FOR Dorset Countryside Ranger Service & South Somerset Ranger Service DES 1 year contract. These are exciting opportunities to gain valuable practical experience & take that first step into countryside management alongside our highly experienced staff on a variety of projects. A wide range of vocational training (Diploma, Functional Skills, First Aid etc) will be provided in partnership with Kingston Maurward College. BUT Strong commitment to Countryside Management, able to carry out physically demanding work; willing to learn & can commit to a year long contract. ASK 01305 228535 (24 hrs) www.dorsetforyou.com/countrysideapprenticeship REF 1549-DIRECT-5/7/ JOB CONSERVATION YOUTH WORKER BE4 5/7/10 LOC PETERBOROUGH PAY 18000 FOR THE FROGLIFE TRUST DES Funded for 6 months, continuance dependent on further funding. Green Pathways is a BBC Children in Need funded scheme. You will take a lead role in delivering Froglife’s work with young people, aged 10-17, post referral from the Youth Offending Service, schools & other agencies. Deliver conservation activities & provide a training scheme utilising our educational, training & habitat resources. Some Saturday work. BUT Experience working with young people aged 10-18, & of working with individuals from socially excluded backgrounds; professional qual in education, social work, youth work, criminology / psychology with particular reference to our target audience; ability to communicate with young people 7 others from a cross sector of the community; proficient at working with & motivating vols; ability to enthuse other local community & wider groups about the programme; interest in conservation issues; content to work outdoors. ASK www.froglife.org/jobs [email protected] 01733 558960. REF 1550-DIRECT-28/6 JOB SALES ASSISTANT (OPTICAL EQUIPMENT) BE4 28/6/10 IV 5/7/10 LOC SALTHOLME, TEESIDE PAY 6.46 per hour FOR RSPB



DES Contract until 31/03/11 Part time, 16 hours a week incl a regular weekend day, other weekly hours negotiable. With previous experience of sales, bring an important specialist dimension to the sales team giving sound technical advice to customers. BUT Enthusiastic & knowledgeable about this area of sales & have empathy for the work of the RSPB. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies or send A4 SAE to Lisa Daley, Seaton Carew Road, Port Clarence, Middlesborough, TS2 1TU REF 1551-DIRECT-12/7 JOB PROJECT FUNDRAISING MANAGER BE4 12/7/10 IV 21/7/10 LOC BANBURY OR BIRMINGHAM PAY 26000 – 28000 FOR RSPB DES Inspire support & raise funds for some amazing nature reserves & an exciting prog of conservation, ed & people engagement projects. Lead & manage the Region’s project fundraising team to ensure we prepare & submit high quality grant applications & meet targets for income. Work with the wider regional team to help turn plans for new nature reserves & projects into successful applications to grants, charitable trusts & the corporate sector. Build & maintain positive relationships with our financial supporters. BUT Passion for the natural env who can inspire support for some amazing nature reserves & projects across the Midlands. Persuasive, able to spot opportunities & use your fundraising experience to help make projects happen. Highly motivated with strong business, marketing & organisational skills. Excellent communication skills & ability to manage & motivate a small team of fundraisers & build wider support for our work. ASK Ref: 850610 www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies REF 1552-MONTHLY-28/6 JOB SENIOR ECOLOGIST BE4 30/6/10 IV 5 & 6 7/10 LOC OXFORD PAY 25000 – 35000 FOR BAKER SHEPHERD GILLESPIE DES We wish to expand the ecology team at Oxford, to support business development & to deliver our increasing & challenging project work which ranges from new towns & urban expansions to habitat creation & research projects. We strive to provide a supportive environment, with a strong emphasis on training & personal development which allows people to develop professionally & which rewards achievement. BUT Experienced ecologists with a track record in consultancy, preferably with particular experience in bats & / or birds. Able to develop innovative solutions to challenging problems; understanding of the complexities of nature conservation legislation & EPS licencing; extensive project management skills & able to write clear, concise reports; proven ability to deliver high level ecological consultancy. ASK CV & covering letter to Pat Clayton, [email protected] UPDATE: REF 1516-DAILY-21/6; Assistant Ranger for The City Commons Division, City Of London. The salary range is £19,520 to £22,770 per annum (pro rata) including all allowances. REF 1553-DAILY-28/6 JOB PLANET PLEDGE PROJECT OFFICER BE4 25/6/10 LOC CRIEFF PAY 18813 – 23818 pro rata FOR NEW CALEDONIAN WOODLANDS DES 36 months, from August, possible extension. 21 hrs / wk (3 days), worked flexibly & including some weekend work with time off in lieu. We exist to enhance the natural environment, inspire positive environmental behaviour change & improve mental & physical well-being. We are a not-for-profit organisation & a social enterprise. New post, within a small but vibrant team. Develop, launch & run our new climate change project. BUT Flexible approach to work & a broad range of skills, including research, project management & delivery of hands-on conservation activities. ASK [email protected] REF 1554-DAILY-21/6 JOB LINCOLNSHIRE CHALK STREAMS PROJECT OFFICER BE4 21/6/10 (midnight) IV 8/7/10 LOC LINCOLNSHIRE PAY 22958 – 25472 + casual car user allowance FOR LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL DES 2 years, extension dependent on funding. Take the lead in delivering action to protect & enhance the nationally important chalk streams resource in & around the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB. Develop & implement the work programme of the Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project, working closely with public, private & voluntary sector partners. Seek the support & involvement of local communities & landowners, & promoting the Project at local, regional & national levels through the Water for Wildlife initiative. BUT Dynamic & confident in developing creative & innovative approaches. Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation, consensus building & facilitation skills. Qualification in countryside management or similar field with experience in land management of chalk stream habitats & wildlife. Experience in fundraising & knowledge of protected landscape legislation desirable. Full, valid driving licence & able to cope with occasional outside work in rough terrains. Enhance CRB check. ASK Chat (after receiving application form) Stephen Jack, 01507 609740. Apply: http://jobs.lincolnshire.gov.uk REF 1555-DAILY-21/6 JOB STOCKPERSON / ASSISTANT WARDEN BE4 17/6/10 LOC ORFORD NESS & DUNWICH HEATH, SUFFOLK PAY 14688 FOR NATIONAL TRUST DES primarily, take responsibility for day-to-day supervision, management & welfare of the developing flying sheep flock based at Orford Ness NNR. The flock will graze at Orford Ness, Dunwich Heath, Sutton Hoo & other NT sites in the area. Make sure the husbandry & welfare of the flock meets our own high standards & that of RSPCA Freedom Food & DEFRA Codes of recommendations. Flexible approach to working hours is important as you will need to work weekends & Bank Holidays. BUT General knowledge of animal health & welfare issues; sound knowledge of sheep husbandry & supervision. Love working in the great outdoors, whatever the weather.. Full UK driving licence with ability to pull trailers up to 3.5 tonnes. Great way with people & enjoy talking to visitors about the land, the sheep & the important work we’re doing. Ideally a basic understanding of some of the biological, conservation & historic interests of these special places on the Suffolk coast. ASK NT10/05239. www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk REF F-DAILY-28/6 JOB FARM HELP BE4 ? LOC ASTURIAS, NORTH SPAIN



PAY c 700 euros a month + accom & food FOR HOTEL POSADA DEL VALLE DES Mid July to end of October. To work on a small organic farm which forms part of a rural tourism business, a 12 bedroom hotel surrounded by its own 7ha hill farm, consisting of a 2.5ha extensive cider apple plantation, a flock of about 40 Xaladas (the indigenous breed of sheep) & a vegetable plot for the production of fresh vegetable for the hotel restaurant, pastures & meadows. The farm is orientated towards sustainable production & biodiversity. Work involves general farm maintenance i.e. strimming, pasture maintenance, wood cutting, fence maintenance, small scale vegetable production, routine animal maintenance, apple harvesting etc. If interested, there is also the possibility of studying & identifying some of the fauna & flora on the farm & helping to prepare certain information documents. BUT Being a hill farm, with little mechanisation, the work can be quite physically demanding so a high level of physical fitness is necessary. ASK [email protected] www.posadadelvalle.com Spain 985 841157. REF 1556-DAILY-5/7 JOB COUNTRYSIDE RANGER BE4 2/7/10 IV 12/7/10 LOC BORDON, HAMPSHIRE PAY from 16000 + travel FOR DEADWATER VALLEY TRUST DES Fixed term to end of August 2012. As part of the Bordon-Whitehall Eco-town Opportunity, the town is seeking to continue the good practical management & improve the community’s awareness, knowledge & perception in the importance of the countryside. Duties will include preparing management plans & budgets, carrying out practical work & monitoring, overseeing contractors, organising & working with volunteers, developing links with schools & landowners, providing interpretation via written material & guided walks, talks & open days. BUT Education to degree standard or equivalent; experience of practical conservation, preferably on nature reserves or similar; god general knowledge of natural history & ecology; experience of developing educational programmes & working with schools, volunteers, managing contracts & good written & face to face communication; computer literate; clean driving licence. CRB Disclosure. ASK Tori Melhuish, The Deadwater Valley Trust, Phoenix Theater, Station Road, Bordon, Hampshire GU35 0LR 01420 479 070 [email protected] REF 1557-DIRECT-28/6 JOB GIS, WEBSITE & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER BE4 30/6/10 LOC STOKE CLIMSLAND, CORNWALL PAY 20000 – 25000 FOR WESTCOUNTRY RIVERS TRUST DES Reporting to the Trust Director, duties will incl (but not limited to): admin of ArcGIS mapping; website admin & maintenance; facilitating & designing publications & newsletters; maintenance of the IT Server; software installation & licensing control. BUT Motivated & self reliant; able to manage own workload & used to meeting deadlines; good communication & computer skills essential; excellent understanding of the English language; thorough understanding of he process of website design & maintenance. Experience of ArcGIS mapping essential. Experience of website admin & maintenance, & facilitating & designing publications & newsletters desirable. ASK CV & covering letter to Dr Dylan Bright, Trust Director, Rain-Charm House, Kyl Cober Parc, Stoke Climsland, Callington, Cornwall PL17 8PH 01579 372140 www.wrt.org.uk REF 1558/60-DIRECT-21/6 LOC WEST WALES BE4 21/6/10 FOR BTCV JOB DES 2 x Conservation Officers 8 hours per week. 1 based Pembrey CAN ERDF, 1 based Llys Nini CAN ERDF. You will have experience of detailed record keeping & of programme support. Conservation Officer 14 hours per week, based Swansea CAN ERDF. Estate & countryside construction skills are essential. All: Temp to March 2013. PAY 18231 Come & join the conservation team in West Wales to deliver aspects of the Countryside Council for Wales / ERDF Communities & Nature Programme. BUT background in conservation / green activity; excellent engagement skills to enthuse & motivate volunteers. Full enhanced CRB & full driving licence. ASK Nick Thomas, 01792 818550 [email protected] REF 1561-DIRECT-12/7 JOB NENE VALLEY PROJECT MANAGER BE4 8/7/10 IV 207/10 LOC NORTHAMPTON PAY 22000 – 28000 FOR Wildlife Trust For Beds, Cambs, Northants & Peterborough DES 4 year contract with possible extension. Be in a position to drive forward the Wildlife Trust’s exciting Nene Valley Vision. This landscape-scale wetland habitats restoration project stretches the length of Northamptonshire & into Peterborough. Work with government agencies, local authorities, landowners & other orgs to link up habitats between nature reserves. Raise funds for habitat restoration projects & acquire new sites. BUT Considerable experience in nature conservation, fund-raising, marketing, managing budgets, financial monitoring & reporting. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, including the ability to promote the project to a wide range of audiences & to motivate staff, vols, local communities & potential sponsors. ASK Tom Day, Conservation Manager (Northamptonshire) 01604 405285 [email protected]. Apply The Wildlife Trust, Lings House, Northampton, NN3 8BE www.wildlifebcnp.org REF 1562-DIRECT-21/6 JOB SITES & TRAILS RANGER BE4 20/6/10 IV 8/7/10 LOC BODMIN PAY 19132 subject to review FOR CORNWALL COUNCIL DES 3 yr fixed term contract. 37 hrs per week. Part of the east Cornwall Environment Service managing Cornwall Councils sites & trails. As well as routine maintenance, applicants will participate in a wide range of other tasks from habitat management to monitoring & interpretation. Role is predominately outdoors & practically orientated but involves regular contact with the public, vols 7 local community. Includes responsibility for servicing a number of user & management groups that inform the Council on key sites. BUT Rel countryside qual (HND or degree). Good practical skills & 2+yrs experience in similar role. Experience of using a wide range of power tools (chainsaw, brushcutters & sprayers) & machinery (4x4s, trailers, tractors). Computerate & prepared to give talks & lead public events. CRB check. ASK Ref: 7340 01872 322670 (24hr answerphone) www.cornwall.gov.uk/vacancies [email protected]



REF 1563/4-DAILY-28/6 LOC THORNLEY WOODLAND CENTRE BE4 25/6/10 noon FOR GATESHEAD COUNCIL JOB (Ref) PAY DES / BUT Countryside Warden (CBCC54) 17161 – 19126 Fixed term to 29/10/10 Seasonal Warden (CBCC55) 14733 – 15444 Temporary seasonal post BOTH CRB check. ASK www.gateshead.gov.uk [email protected] 0191 433 3847/2244 minicom 0191 4781978 REF 1565-DAILY-5/7 JOB FUNDRAISER BE4 5/7/10 IV 16/7/10 LOC BEDFORD PAY 22000 pro rata FOR THE MARSTON VALE TRUST DES Between 22 – 37 hours per week, with flexible working, job share &/or part home-based working possibilities. Improve our environment & work creatively to secure substantial funding to help create the Forest of Marston Vale. Work within a successful delivery team & lead on all fundraising activities. BUT some fundraising or other rel experience & be experienced in researching funding opportunities & securing funding from a wide range of sources. Highly motivated & creative self-starter, excellent oral & written communication skills, first rate organisational & analytical skills & possess a good appreciation of project implementation as well as ability to work within tight deadlines. Microsoft Office skills essential as is a valid driving licence & access to a car for business use. ASK Chat: James Russell, Forest Director 01234 762607 Apply: Elaine Connolly, HR Iniatives [email protected] 01438 742056 REF 1566/9-DIRECT-28/6 LOC BRISTOL BE4 28/6/10 FOR BTCV These posts are funded by the Future Jobs Fund, therefore candidates must meet all of the following criteria: 18-24 yrs of age, in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance, unemployed for 6+ months OR have been accepted as early entry onto New Deal. JOB DES / BUT Learning Support & Conservation Assistant Provide learning support to candidates enrolled on the Foundation Learning course with BTCV. Involves helping candidates to develop & organise their qual portfolios. Suit someone with a keen interest in conservation & an enthusiasm for working with people in a supportive & encouraging role. Opportunity to develop practical conservation skills as well as helping young people develop theirs & achieve quals. Conservation Project Assistant Provide support to 16-18 year old vols with practical conservation work, help with project & office admin, undertake suitable training. The work will involve motivating vols, helping to supervise & eventually lead practical tasks. Administrator Organise & run the office systems at BTCV office at CREATE in Bristol. Main responsibilities include: providing admin support to area staff/managers as required; dealing with all phone calls coming into the office appropriately; creating marketing information for the regions activities; creating & maintaining office systems; acting as the Environment representative for the area; assisting in the organisation of stalls at events for the promotion of BTCV. Organised mind, able to work well both alone & as part of a team. An interest in the environment/ conservation advantageous. Project Assistant Assist the project officer in the day to day running of the mid-week & weekend vol task days. Main responsibilities include: assist in the leading of task days alongside a VO or the project officer; preparing/cleaning tools before/after each task day; cleaning out the mini-bus; tidying the tools store; organising stalls at events for the promotion of BTCV. Keen interest in conservation & an enthusiasm for working with people of all ages. ALL 25hrs 7 hrs/day, worked over a 3.5 day week (Mon-Sat). Days negotiable. Duration: 6 Months PAY 22+ yrs old: 5.80 p.h, 18-21 yrs old: 4.83 p.h ASK In writing using FJF application form from Job Centre OR for further information please contact BTCV, Create Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol 0117 929 1624 stating the post you are interested in.

Voluntary Opportunities, all current volunteer adverts are available online: REF VOL-DIRECT-21/6 JOB VOLUNTEER TRAINEE ASSISTANT – Bringing Quarries Alive BE4 23/6/10 (noon) LOC NORTH YORKSHIRE PAY Travel, expenses+ healthy training budget FOR YORKSHIRE WILDIFE TRUST DES Initial 5 months with possible extension to end of March 2011. To assist with the delivery of env education on our Bringing Quarries Alive project – a partnership between YWT & Tarmac. You will be provided with experience of working with children & of working in a large conservation org, as well as opportunities to develop your knowledge & experience of env education & ID skills. Involves travelling across North Yorkshire between York & the quarries near Ripon & Skipton. BUT Passion for wildlife, enjoy working outdoors & looking for experience & training in env education. ASK Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, 1 St. George’s Place, York YO24 1GN 01904 659570 [email protected] www.ywt.org.uk REF VOL-DIRECT-19/7 JOB VOLUNTARY TRAINEE RESERVES ASSISTANTS X 2 BE4 21/7/10 IV 28/7/10 LOC CAMBOURNE, CAMBRIDGE PAY Expenses & training FOR WILDLIFE TRUST BCNP (Cambridgeshire) DES To help in all management tasks on nature reserves across the county. In exchange for on the job & formal training (which may incl chainsaw / brushcutter / first aid/ tools / machinery / practical skills / ID skills), you help us out with practical management, office work & anything in between. Work in habitats from grassland to woodland, urban to rural with opportunities to become involved in survey work & env education. Free training places on our workshop programme of over 80 short courses. Good employment rate on completion. BUT Good communication & people skills, computer literate, clean driving licence & some background in ecology, natural history or conservation. Fit, keen to learn & not afraid of hard work. Able to commit to 5 days a week (min 3 dpw) for 9 months. Committed volunteers with interest in conservation. ASK Chat: David, 01954 713516 07734 478450.CV & covering letter highlighting any conservation experience to [email protected] REF VOL-DIRECT-12/7 JOB VOLUNTARY CONSERVATION OFFICER BE4 9/7/10 LOC STAVELEY, KENDAL



PAY Travel Expenses FOR NURTURE LAKELAND DES New opportunity to become involved in the conservation of the Lake District whilst gaining new experiences from a broad range of tasks within leading conservation charity. Assisting the Conservation Projects Officer, help support conservation orgs, our projects & also businesses. Tasks, for example, will incl: receiving, assessing & assisting in applications for funding & support from Nature Lakeland, supporting applicants in preparing project submissions & grant applications & preparing their information for the Grants Panel & preparing fundraising materials for sponsors. BUT Ideal for someone wishing to gain or build upon landscape conservation or env sector experience. Some experience, commitment or education in these sectors desirable, but not essential. ASK Sue Savage, [email protected] 01539 822622. REF VOL-DIRECT-5/7 JOB DATE WITH NATURE VOLUNTEER BE4 ? LOC STRATFORD UPON AVON PAY Travel* & out of pocket expenses FOR RSPB DES We have a great new project showing visitors the wildlife of Stratford & telling them about the RSPB. Based on the river bank, we are looking for vols to chat to passers by & help excite them about the natural world. You might be showing people swans, making kid’s masks or chatting about our latest campaigns. at 23ppm / standard bus or rail fares. BUT Bird expertise not essential, just an outgoing personality & the ability to strike up a conversation with a wide range of people. ASK Laura Reynolds, 07725 064914. REF VOL-DIRECT-21/6 JOB 2 x RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIPS BE4 23/6/10 LOC FAIRBURN INGS, LEIGHTON MOSS & COOMBES VALLEY PAY Free accom FOR RSPB DES 1 x Visitor Officer at RSPB Fairburn Ings then RSPB Leighton Moss. 1 x Warden at RSPB Leighton Moss then RSPB Coombes Valley. Both: Looking to get some quality experience with Europe’s largest conservation charity? Fancy spending 9 months living & working in a fantastic place, with fantastic people? You’ll get training, mentoring, lots of first-hand experience, & you’ll get to do things you wouldn’t do in other roles. BUT Enthusiasm for the role, an interest in conservation, a team player, experience of volunteering, other rel experience. ASK Alison Cook, 01484 868405 [email protected]

Caught on camera: Eagle owl raids hen harrier nest Natural England and the RSPB confirmed today that an eagle owl in Bowland, Lancashire has been filmed on CCTV attacking a nesting female hen harrier - one of England’s rarest birds of prey. Whilst the owl was still present a few hours later, the incubating harrier has not been seen again and its nest has now failed. Bowland has increasingly established itself as the last remaining stronghold for the hen harrier - a bird that has been driven to extinction in most other parts of the country. Last year there were only six successful nests across the whole of England – and, with numbers critically low, the news of eagle owl predation at Bowland is a significant blow to the hen harrier’s future. Dr Tom Tew, Chief Scientist for Natural England, said: “Eagle owls – a non-native species – are a recent arrival in Lancashire, following their probable escape from captivity. The nest-cam footage confirms suspicions that they are impacting on hen harrier breeding success in Bowland. “The additional threat posed by eagle owls, to an already threatened population of hen harriers, raises significant questions about the future survival of this native breeding bird in England. There will be an opportunity at the end of the breeding season to weigh up the evidence and assess how to proceed with the hen harrier recovery project”. Dr Mark Avery, the RSPB’s Director of Conservation, said: “Hen harrier numbers in England are perilously low due to years of illegal shooting and poisoning. Last year saw just six successful nests in the whole country - four in Bowland. It is vital we do not lose them from this last stronghold. “It is hugely important that we reach a decision on eagle owls soon, but that decision has to be based on solid evidence. “While dramatic, we must remember this footage is still just part of the picture. Monitoring of eagle owls is continuing at various sites across the UK and all the evidence gathered will be assessed at end of the breeding season.”

Natural England: 9 June 2010 REF VOL-DIRECT-28/6 JOB VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY & LEARNING ASSISTANT BE4 30/6/10 LOC LONGSHAW ESTATE, PEAK DISTRICT PAY Travel expenses & accom available FOR NATIONAL TRUST DES 3-4 days a week with occasional weekend working. Your main roles will incl supporting the Community & Learning Officer & the Moorland Discovery Learning Officer to plan, deliver & evaluate the community & learning programme for the summer season of 2010; helping to develop learning resources, interpretation & materials rel to the property & the audience; monitoring the quality of formal & informal learning visits & events, & reporting informally to the Learning Officer; using & maintaining educational resources & equipment appropriately & ensuring they are returned to their proper storage place; developing & maintaining good relationships with visiting education groups & taking due care for their welfare while on Trust premises. BUT Enthusiasm for learning & knowledge of cside is advantageous. CRB check. ASK [email protected] REF VOL-DIRECT-5/7 JOB 4 or 5 VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHERS BE4 ? LOC SOUTH & EAST DEVON PAY 0 Expenses covered FOR NATIONAL TRUST DES To take digital photos to promote & document sites, events, activities & projects for the National Trust, from Plymouth to the Dorset border, covering all coastal areas. Offices at Saltram House, Plymouth, East Soar Farm, Salcombe & Branscombe, Seaton. Time commitment of once a fortnight or more if you can. Opportunity for thousands or maybe millions of people to see your credited work, have behind the scenes access, meet people from all walks of life & be part of a friendly, dynamic team. BUT Good technical & creative digital camera skills; good attention to detail & happy to meet deadlines; self-motivated; IT skills to provide digital images on CD or memory stick (provided); enjoy working with people or alone. ASK Sarah Baker, Visitor Development Manager, South & East Devon Coast & Countryside, The national Trust, The Stables, Saltram House, Plymouth PL7 1UH 01752 231434 / 346585 or 07971 668793. REF VOL-DIRECT-5/7 JOB ASSISTANT CONSERVATION GRAZING WARDEN



BE4 2/7/10 LOC WICKEN FEN NNR PAY 0 Accommodation on a house share basis FOR THE NATIONAL TRUST DES / BUT Long term volunteer, starting early Sept for 12 months. Working as part of the reserve team with a primary role of assisting with the management of an innovative extensive grazing programme but also involved in habitat creation & traditional management. Ideal opportunity to gain experience at one of the countries premier nature reserves & play an integral role in landscape scale habitat creation project. ASK CV & covering letter to Carol Laidlaw, Wicken Fen NNR, Lode Lane, Wicken, Cambs CB7 5XP or [email protected] for a full job description. REF VOL-DIRECT-5/7 JOB VOLUNTEER WILDLIFE WATCH GROUP LEADER BE4 1/7/10 LOC THE SHARPHAM ESTATE, TOTNES, DEVON PAY On the job training FOR SHARPHAM OUTDOORS DES Are you interested in facilitating or learning activities such as foraging & wild cooking, fire making & bird watching. The Sharpham Trust is recruiting a small group of vols to help restart their popular Wildlife Watch Group for children (& accompanying parents) which meets on the first Sunday morning of the month. Sessions have access to a wide range of habitats from woodlands & gardens to the estuarine river bank. We focus on games, fun & time to explore in the natural world. You’ll be assisting on planning & delivering monthly 2 hour sessions (10.30am-12.30) & eventually take the lead on this. BUT Strong background in env education or conservation not necessary, although a passion for the natural world is a must. Creative, self-motivated individual from any background. Experience working with children. Priority given to vols with up to date first aid certs & CRB checks. ASK [email protected] REF VOL-DIRECT-28/6 JOB CONSERVATION ASSISTANT BE4 25/6/10 LOC BRISTOL PAY Travel expenses FOR AVON WILDLIFE TRUST DES Gain experience of how & why practical management of nature reserves is carried out. Lead vol groups through practical tasks, assist with reserve survey projects, improve skills & more. BUT Able to volunteer 3 days a week for a year or more, held drivers licence 2 years+. ASK CV to [email protected] or more info: http://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/people/volunteer.htm#reserves

CJS Jobs Digest, (a review of adverts from other sources, published during the past week): REF 1570-FORESTRYJOURNAL-28/6 JOB FORESTRY OPERATIONS MANAGER BE4 ? LOC BOUGHTON ESTATE, KETTERING PAY YES FOR BUCCLEUCH WOODLANDS DES Opportunity for motivated practical forester to join prestigious estate. BUT Experience in hardwood silviculture & good team leading skills. Full driving licence & rel NPTC certs; experience of contract management & job planning; sound problem solving skills. ASK Denise Pawlikowski, 01536 482308 [email protected] REF 1571/85-FORESTRYJOURNAL-28/6 JOB FOREST / RURAL RESOURCE MANAGERS BE4 30/6/10 LOC SCOTLAND & NORTH ENGLAND PAY YES FOR SCOTTISH WOODLANDS DES To service our expanding rural business & the renewable energy sector. We also have vacancies for: Forest Operations Supervisors, Experienced Harvesting Managers & Trainee harvesting Managers / Supervisors. BUT Working to ISO 9000 & 14000 accreditation standards; good communication skills; results focused, innovative & commercially aware. ASK CV & letter to Mhairi Calder, HR Co-ordinator, Scottish Woodlands Ltd, Research Park, Riccarton, Edinburgh EH14 4AP [email protected] www.scottishwoodlands.co.uk REF 1586-THE-12/7 JOB SENIOR LECTURER IN MARINE & NATURAL HISTORY PHOTOGRAPHY BE4 9/7/10 IV 28-29/7/10 LOC FALMOUTH PAY 36715 – 42563 FOR UNIVERSITY COLLEGE FALMOUTH DES / BUT The successful candidate will also have Award Leader responsibilities. ASK www.Falmouth.ac.uk/jobs REF 1587-SHOOTINGTIMES-21/6 JOB BEAT KEEPER BE4 18/6/10 LOC ELLEMFORD, SCOTTISH BORDERS PAY YES + house & vehicle FOR ELLEMFORD ESTATE DES Family run shoot on c 3000 acres, which has been developed over the last 15 yrs to the present high standard. Manage your own beat; maintain habitats; control predators; assist with the management of shooting days; help arrange for the sale of shot game; repair equipment, buildings & pens; assist in the management to maintain & develop the shoot & operate within the confines of H&S Regs. BUT Proven track record in game keeping & experienced in all aspects of the associated management. ASK CV & letter to M H G Laing Esq, Strutt & Parker, 28 Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7HA REF 1588-SHOOTINGTIMES-28/6 JOB BEAT KEEPER BE4 ? LOC SOMERSET PAY YES + 3 bed cottage, vehicle & mobile phone FOR PRIVATE PHEASANT SHOOT DES To assist the Head Game Keeper to run this well known shoot. We run 30 shoot days per season to a very high standard. BUT Currently working as a Beat Keeper; self-motivated with knowledge of estate maintenance, vermin control & work well as a team. ASK CV & letter to The Shoot Office, Mrs Jules Crook, 57 Lashford Lane, Dry Sandford, Abingdon OX13 6DZ REF 1589-WWTS-21/6 JOB ASSISTANT BIODIVERSITY OFFICER BE4 21/6/10 LOC BOTLEY, HAMPSHIRE PAY 18593 FOR HAMPSHIRE & ISLE OF WIGHT WILDLIFE TRUST



DES 1 year fixed term. To join the Policy & Evidence Team, which leads on the Trust’s survey, monitoring & research work. Assist with preparing & delivering BAPs & projects on behalf of the Trust & local partners. Work with stakeholders to explore issues through preparation of local BAPs & inform this work using database software. BUT Skilled at report writing, Excel & data management. Team working & a collaborative attitude essential. ASK www.hwt.org.uk [email protected] 01489 774400. REF 1590-WHORT-21/6 JOB NORFOLK VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR BE4 21/6/10 (noon) IV wb 28/6/10 LOC DEREHAM, NORFOLK PAY 17000 – 20000 pro rata FOR GARDEN ORGANIC DES To Aug 2012. 17.5 hrs / wk. To establish & promote the new Master Gardener Programme across Norfolk. The programme aims to recruit, train & support community vols to act as food growing mentors / ambassadors in their neighbourhoods. BUT Strong knowledge of & enthusiasm for food growing & knowledge / experience of managing vols; local knowledge of Norfolk desirable, with experience of working with community growing groups. ASK Chat: Philip Turvil, Project Manager, 024 7621 7718. Apply: www.gardenorganic.org.uk/jobs 024 7630 8225. REF 1591-WGUAR-28/6 JOB PEOPLE & PLANET DIRECTOR BE4 30/6/10 IV 13/7/10 LOC OXFORD PAY 38000 – 40000 FOR PEOPLE & PLANET DES One of the most vibrant & effective campaigning orgs in the country, with a dedication to inspiring & supporting young people in their determination to challenge orgs much bigger than ourselves on some of the most important issues of our time. BUT Wide range of skills, strong convictions about the need for & effectiveness of independent action; excellent sense of judgement. ASK www.peopleandplanet.org REF 1592-WGUAR-28/6 JOB DEPUTY DIRECTOR BE4 ? LOC VICTORIA, LONDON PAY YES FOR GREEN ALLIANCE DES Overall management responsibility both for the policy team & for the delivery & funding of the org’s policy & advocacy work programme. Also play a significant role in setting the future strategy of the org, working in partnership with the Director & management team. BUT Degree or equiv. ASK http://www.green-aliance.org.uk/grea1.aspx?id=1420 REF 1593-TES-21/6 JOB LECTURER – ANIMAL MANAGEMENT (FE) BE4 23/6/10 IV 2/7/10 LOC HAMPSHIRE PAY 20950 – 32241 FOR SPARSHOLT COLLEGE DES / BUT No agencies or canvassing. ASK www.sparsholt.ac.uk 01962 797438 (24hrs) [email protected] REF 1594/5-HORTWEEK-28/6 LOC MAIDENHEAD, BERKSHIRE BE4 25/6/10 IV w/c 5/7/10 FOR BCA JOB PAY DES / BUT Lecturer, Horticulture & Countryside Up to 28000 Talented, highly motivated & enthusiastic with ability to inspire diverse groups of young people. Responsibilities incl planning, teaching & assessing. Should have rel degree & teaching experience, adaptable & resourceful with excellent communication & IT skills. Ability to work as part of a team & demonstrable experience of use of innovative & active learning strategies. Instructor, Horticulture & Countryside Up to 21500 Highly motivated & enthusiastic with rel practical skills & experience to help diverse groups of young people. Responsibilities incl planning & delivery of practical teaching & management of practical resources. Min Level 3 Hort qual & rel work experience. Able to work as part of a team & demonstrable experience of use of innovative & active learning strategies. BOTH CRB checks. ASK [email protected] 01628 827509 (24hr) REF 1596-FARMERSWEEKLY-28/6 JOB FARM MANAGEMENT & CONSULTANCY BE4 ? LOC EAST ANGLIA - CAMBRIDGE PAY YES FOR STRUTT & PARKER DES Provide farm management, farm business consultancy & agronomy work across a variety of farming businesses. BUT Good hands on experience of UK arable farming, degree in agriculture or rel discipline, enthusiasm & determination to succeed. Sound written & verbal communication skills. BASIS & FACTS quals advantageous but not essential. ASK CV to Richard Means, Strutt & Parker, Abbey Barns, Duxford Road, Ickleton, Cambs CB10 1SX [email protected] REF 1597-NEWSCIENTIST-12/7 JOB RESEARCH FELLOW BE4 9/7/10 LOC LIVERPOOL PAY 30747 – 35646 FOR UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL DES 3 year post. Join the research group considering the understanding of marine ecosystem dynamics & the role of human impacts in benthic systems. BUT PhD in marine ecolgy & expected to submit peer reviewed accounts of work undertaken. ASK Ref R-571817/NS-CJS www.liv.ac.uk/working/job_vacancies/ 0151 794 2210 (24hr) [email protected] This Edition: 8 sides, 60 new paid jobs, (32 Direct). Opportunities are advertised in CJS Weekly for one week only. Details appear in CJS Weekly: Existing Opportunities in subsequent weeks. Online subscribers have access to several months of back issues. CJS is printed in-house using 100% recycled paper & organic inks. Details believed correct but given without prejudice. Ends.

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CJS Weekly, 14 June 2010 edition