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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly® Countryside Jobs Service Weekly® CJS - The original, the biggest and the best in the field, THE countryside specialists since 1994 The original weekly newsletter for countryside staff Every Friday : 6 November 2020 CJS is endorsed by the Scottish Countryside Rangers Association and the Countryside Management Association. Featured Charity: The Mammal Society www.countryside-jobs.com [email protected] 01947 896007 CJS®, The Moorlands, Goathland, Whitby YO22 5LZ Created by Anthea & Niall Carson, July ’94 Key: REF CJS reference no. (advert number – type – delete date) JOB Title BE4 Application closing date IV = Interview date LOC Location PAY £ range - usually per annum (but check starting point) FOR Employer Main text usually includes: Description of Job, Person Spec / Requirements and How to apply or obtain more information CJS Suggestions: Please check the main text to ensure that you have all of the required qualifications / experience before you apply. Contact ONLY the person, email, number or address given use links to a job description / more information, if an SAE is required double check you use the correct stamps. If you're sending a CV by email name the file with YOUR name not just CV.doc REF 1867-DIRECT-20/11 JOB PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER BE4 22/11/20 LOC CARDIFF / HOME BASED PAY 26000 – 31000 FOR MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY We need your expertise as a Public Affairs Advisor to make our voice heard in Wales among the people who can have a hand on turning the tide of this ocean and coastal crisis. Could you make compelling cases to the right people at the right time in order to influence the changes we need for our seas to be full of life, where nature flourishes and people thrive? The Public Affairs Advisor will be able to develop effective and significant relationships with key influential parliamentarians and Government representatives on marine policy and legislation in Wales. If this floats your boat then our seas need you - more now than ever. Our reach is broad, which makes for an ambitious and challenging remit - being our advocate in the Senedd will be inspiring and rewarding. You’ll be spending some time in Cardiff and will have regular contact with our team members in the other Administrations. www.mcsuk.org/media/2020-10-infopaa-wales.pdf. REF 1868-DIRECT-20/11 JOB REGIONAL CO-ORDINATOR BE4 ? LOC HOME BASED (anywhere in the UK) PAY £50 per week FOR DOGFOUL.ORG Dog fouling has an immense environmental impact creating organic pollution of land and waterways as well as significantly increasing the amount of single use plastic ('doggy bags') entering landfill and oceans. Launching in November 2020, DogFoul.org is working to reduce the environmental, health and social impact of dog fouling by changing the behaviour of irresponsible dog owners through the power of social media and 'boots-on-the-ground' action. To progress and facilitate the expansion of local groups we are looking for a people person that will act as the focal point for growing our regional networks. You will be skilled in social media, able to build virtual national networks of supporters on Facebook and ideally have a proven track record of working with volunteers. Full details at https://dogfoul.org/. Ask the Ranger… anything – join us for a Facebook Live event on 18 November The South Downs National Park Ranger Team have volunteered themselves for an Ask the Ranger session, a kind of countryside staff AMA. They will be talking about their experiences of entering the world of conservation and what their paths to employment look like (all very different!). They will also give some top tips on getting a job in conservation and explain a little about what being a ranger for the SDNPA looks like. They say: "We are happy to answer any questions people may have, although we probably won’t be able to give people specific advice on a case-by-case basis." The team taking part is made up of: Dan, the lead ranger for the Wealden Heath area; Kate working mainly with heathland and woodland; Angela covers the Western side of the Walden Heath along with Kate; Charles covers a wide area working with a range of partner organisations; Abbi started out as an illustrator but soon realised that being an Assistant Ranger suits her much better. Assistant Ranger Micky will be around but isn't taking part in the session (someone has to keep an eye on the office). More details about the 'panellists' are on our blog and will be posted to Facebook in the run up to the event. You can submit questions in advance to [email protected] - you'll get more of a full answer if you do this - or on the day in response to subjects discussed. The Session will be on our Facebook page on 18 November at 12.30pm, it will probably last around an hour - perhaps longer if you've got a mountain of questions for them! CJS Weekly®: 6 November 2020 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts REF 1869-ONLINE-27/1 Grey Squirrel Officer Scottish Wildlife Trust Location: Home based (Hawick-Bonchester Bridge Area, Scottish Borders). Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels - Developing Community Action (SSRS-DCA) is a project to secure the long-term future of red squirrels in Scotland by building capacity among communities of volunteers and land managers to take on some of the essential protection measures required to protect the red squirrels in key areas. As part of this programme you will contribute to the project’s co-ordinated landscape-scale approach carrying out grey squirrel control to protect key populations of red squirrels in South East Scotland. We are looking for a self-starter with a love of outdoor working who is experienced in grey squirrel control work and has the ability to interact with land managers and train volunteers. The successful candidate will possess a SVQ/NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification in Game and Wildlife Management or related discipline or relevant experience of game keeping, invasive/non-native mammal control or pest control, along with good understanding of conservation principles, practices and legislation. You should have the ability to keep accurate records in Excel. Relevant previous experience is desirable and knowledge of forest and native tree species and familiarity with the local area to be covered are advantageous. Essential: full clean driving licence. Click here http://c-js.co.uk/2qOrJdR for further information and to apply. REF 1870-ONLINE-13/11 Senior / Principal Ecologist Salary: Commensurate with experience and role Reference: LB/Ecolocation/GBa&e vacancies/Senior/Principal Ecologist Location: Home-based but must be within 1 hour of Coventry. Hours: Full time/flexible (can be discussed) / Position type: Permanent. Website: www.ecolocation.org.uk. Contact email: [email protected]. Ecolocation have an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Principal Ecologist to join their team and help to drive the business forward. Part of this role will be to cover 12 months of maternity leave during January to December 2021. We would like the candidate to start as soon as possible. We are happy to consider reduced hours or flexible working; what we’re really keen on is for you to be the right person for the job with the right skills to complement our existing team. About Us: Ecolocation is the ecological arm of GBa&e, a wider multi-disciplinary practice providing ecological services and arboricultural services, architecture and development consultancy. Our clients include agents for planning applications, Local Authorities, churches, commercial organisations, private individuals, etc. We’re a small but friendly team and the best bit is that the majority of our work is in the Midlands and rarely requires any working away from home. The role of Senior / Principal Ecologist: You will lead a small team of ecologists and help to nurture client relationships. You will work on a range of small- to medium-sized projects, liaising effectively with clients, tendering for projects, completing a range of ecological surveys and impact assessments. You will also mentor and provide support to junior members of staff. Primarily, we are looking for a candidate with a level 2 bat survey licence and to have been the Named Ecologist on bat mitigation licence applications in recent years. Essential: • Sound commercial awareness • Excellent communication skills • Experience of effective client liaison • Excellent project management skills • Experience of providing successful project tenders • Excellent understanding of ecology in the planning process • Level 2 bat survey licence • Named Ecologist on a bat mitigation licence in recent years • Excellent report writing skills • Full driving licence and access to a car • Willingness to work unsociable hours. Desirable: • Additional protected species licence • Line management experience • Experience of implementing health and safety policies. What we can offer a Senior / Principal Ecologist: • 95% of our jobs are within commuting distance of our base; only on rare occasions will you be required to stay away overnight • Training to support your CIEEM CPD requirements • Payment of relevant professional membership fees • Payment of bonus for gaining protected species survey licences • Provision of personal protective equipment as required • Package of support via Employee Assistance Programme • Regular supervision meetings • Laptop and phone. To apply, please send a cv and covering letter by email explaining why you are suitable for the role to: [email protected]. Previous applicants need not apply. Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 13 November. Interview date: Conducted remotely via MS Teams on Friday 20 November. REF 1871-ONLINE-27/11 Curlew LIFE Project Manager Reference number: A1001020 Location: Flexible Salary: Starting at £30,817 to £34,471 per annum.
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