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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 Existing Opportunities: 1 October 2021 Adverts for every vacancy still current from previous editions, i.e. those which have not yet reached the closing date. Voluntary opportunities & information on training & events can be found towards the end of this section. Key: REF CJS reference no. JOB Title BE4 Application closing date IV = Interview date LOC Location PAY Any benefits. If paid the salary range FOR Employer Main text usually includes: Description of Job, Person Spec / Requirements and How to apply or obtain more information. REF 2188-ONLINE-29/10 Principal Ecologist Salary up to £45k, depending on experience, plus participation in profit share and pension schemes EcoNorth has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Ecologist to join our team of dedicated Ecologists. With a great and growing range of ongoing work and projects, EcoNorth is seeking to appoint a highly experienced individual to the role of Principal Ecologist. This will be a lead role within the organisation and comprises a great opportunity to shape the company and the projects we work on, lead complex elements of project delivery, promote staff development and contribute towards the organisation’s Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental Management systems. EcoNorth is a small team which is currently growing to support the requirements of our clients. The role would be ideally suited to someone with: • Solid experience of commercial ecological consultancy and management of all aspects of both large scale and small scape projects, from feasibility through to construction stage. • Experience of managing and coordinating inputs from a wider team of Ecologists including subcontractors and other specialist disciplines. • Solid understanding of the implementation of the legislative framework for Nature Conservation in the UK (and Ireland). • Species-specific specialisms including holding individual survey licences and experience of holding mitigation licences, particularly bats and/or great crested newts.• Solid knowledge of habitats and habitat management principals throughout the UK (particularly Scotland and Northern England). • Experience of assessing and inputting to project design to deliver Biodiversity Net Gain. • Experience of business development. EcoNorth’s core team is based in Cramlington, Northumberland, just north of Newcastle upon Tyne, and service client requirements primarily throughout Northern England and Scotland. However, we would also welcome applications from candidates based in Scotland, North West England or Humberside who would consider working remotely for part of the time. The role is offered on a permanent basis, with full details of the role provided here: https://c-js.co.uk/2RH0P5g. Benefits: EcoNorth will offer you the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting and challenging projects from habitat creation schemes and small developments to some of the largest construction projects in the UK and Ireland, and to contribute in a meaningful way to nature conservation. EcoNorth has a friendly, sociable team focused on building a diverse and inclusive culture. We are open to flexible working. Individuals are empowered to manage their own projects and contribute to the team’s decision making processes during the annual team consultation and regular team meetings. Process: EcoNorth is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, political beliefs, dietary choices, membership or non-membership of a trade union or any other characteristic unrelated to the performance of the job. Shortlisting will be undertaken on a ‘blind’ basis. Initial interviews will be undertaken via video call using Microsoft Teams. During the interview process, candidates will be asked structured questions which will be measured against a person specification and given a written assessment. To apply for this role, please email your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected] outlining why you wish to work at EcoNorth and how your knowledge, skills and experience enable you to fulfil the role’s requirements. Closing date for applications: Monday 1 November 2021. Advert continues online. REF 2179-DIRECT-8/10 JOB BUSINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANT BE4 10/10/21 LOC BOLTON PAY 5760 FOR LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST We are excited to invite applications for a part-time Business Support Assistant to work with our wide ranging team delivering work across Greater Manchester, based in our Bolton office. We are seeking someone who can become a welcoming first point of contact for the Lancashire Wildlife Trust and deal efficiently with all enquiries. Tasks will include compiling and reporting financial information on a regular basis, preparing reports, taking minutes, processing data, monitoring and ordering stock for office and building operations and organising meetings / workshops. We are seeking an enthusiastic multi-tasker who can manage tasks simultaneously to ensure deadlines are met. Further details incl a full job description can be found on our website https://c-js.co.uk/3i2Jle4, along with our application forms. Please review the job description before you apply. CJS Weekly®: 1 October 2021 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts REF 2184-ONLINE-15/10 Volunteer & Engagement Officer Northern Heartlands CIO Northern Heartlands in partnership with Teesdale Special Flora Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Volunteer & Engagement Officer as part of Teesdale Special Flora’s “Plants on The Edge” programme funded by the Green Recovery Challenge through the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The successful applicant will: • Oversee a programme of creative activity in schools • Organise and host public exhibitions • Recruit volunteers • Help increase awareness of the unique flora of Teesdale • Support the work of Dr Margaret Bradshaw, MBE • Be part of a friendly and supportive team • Fixed term contract. Salary £28,000 pro rata, 3 days/week, based in the Northern Heartlands office in Barnard Castle and Widdybank Farm, Upper Teesdale (Headquarters of Natural England’s Moor House Nature Reserve). Applicants must be educated to degree level or equivalent and have some experience of working with schools and in community settings and managing volunteers. For an application pack and further information visit the ‘Projects’ page on our website https://c-js.co.uk/39stKQs or email [email protected]. Phone 01833 200220. Deadline for applications midday Monday 18 October. Interviews w/c Monday 1 November. www.teesdalespecialflora.uk REF 2190-ONLINE-29/10 Communities & Wildlife Manager (Bedfordshire) We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic manager to join the Communities & Wildlife Team to give a new strategic direction to the community engagement, environmental education and visitor experience throughout Bedfordshire. You will be inspiring, leading and managing a small team of passionate staff and volunteers to deliver innovative nature and health & wellbeing engagement opportunities both on our nature reserves and within the local communities. This full time role includes overseeing our fantastic new project, Bradgers Hill ‘Wilder Future’ funded by National Heritage Lottery Fund, which will deliver innovative engagement opportunities that support and promote health & wellbeing to ethnic minority communities in Dunstable and Luton. You will oversee the development and delivery of exciting new community engagement opportunities. We want you: • To inspire, lead and support a team of passionate staff and volunteers to develop and deliver our engagement, education and health & wellbeing work. • To maximise income and source new funding streams into the Wildlife Trust including attracting new Wildlife Trust members. • To work closely with the Head of Communities and Wildlife and other Wildlife Trust departments to develop and deliver funded projects engaging with new audiences and increasing the involvement of communities in the enjoyment, learning and participation of the Wildlife Trust. • To develop and maintain strong working relationships with other local and statutory organisations including community groups and businesses and working in partnership to enhance nature conservation and developing health & wellbeing opportunities for everybody to get involved. • To successfully deliver the Bradgers Hill Wilder Futures (3 year) project and ensure the sustainability of it post funding. Additional details: • Salary: £28,228 per annum • Interviews: 27 October • Location: Office location in Bedfordshire (TBC) and some home working. Equality and diversity: We’re wild about inclusion! We want our people/staff to be as diverse as wildlife. As an inclusive employer, we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and cultures. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us create our vision of ‘people close to nature, with land and seas rich in wildlife. For more information and to apply, please visit https://c-js.co.uk/3kzYrt9. REF 2195-ONLINE-15/10 Assistant Project Officer Earlier this year we secured funding from DEFRA’s Green