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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly The Original, the Biggest & the Best in the field The UK’s Leading Weekly for Countryside & Environmental Staff

Monday 14/12/09

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REF 3475-DAILY-28/12 JOB SKOMER ISLAND WARDEN BE4 4/1/10 IV 14/1/10 LOC SKOMER ISLAND, PEMBROKESHIRE PAY 14000 – 16000 accom provided FOR THE WILDLIFE TRUST OF SOUTH & WEST WALES DES 5 year contract, with flexible hours, averaging out to a 35-hour week, summer working can be up to 48 / wk. Stakeholder pension available. Main responsibilities: responsible for day to day management of Skomer Island NNR incl habitat & species management, surveys & monitoring; staff, visitor & vol management; island admin in cl financial management; media relations & PR; preparation & presentation of reports & articles. BUT Essential: substantial experience of – nature reserve management (incl practical skills) & visitor management at a high profile site; staff, vol & resource management, practical conservation monitoring techniques incl seabird monitoring; small boats & offshore boat handling, media & PR. ASK Chat: Dr Lizzie Wilberforce, 01656 724100 [email protected] Apply: www.welswildlife.org

REF 3476-DAILY-21/12 JOB COAST & COMMUNITY WARDEN BE4 23/12/09 LOC LOW NEWTON-BY-THE-SEA PAY 17006 FOR NATIONAL TRUST DES As our local ambassador, you’ll ensure a high quality & rewarding experience for all visitors, vols & local communities - through informal contact, guided walks, events, interpretation & education. Act as the first point of contact for the owners of leased beach bungalows & mooring holders/boat park users. Applying your knowledge of using appropriate machinery & tools safely, you’ll also undertake practical cside management. BUT Rel qual (or equiv experience) essential, an understanding of site management, the historic env, access, land use history, cside legislation & nature conservation in a coastal setting would be ideal, more importantly you’ll have a real passion for the work we do together at the National Trust. ASK www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk quick search reference NT09/04320.

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REF 3477-DAILY-28/12 JOB OUTDOOR ACCESS OFFICER BE4 24/12/09 LOC SPIERSBRIDGE OFFICES, THORNLIEBANK PAY 29472 – 33213 FOR EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL DES Continue to progress the improvement & promotion of local outdoor access opportunities for walkers, cyclists, horse riders & the less abled. Undertake a variety of duties & in particular ensure that the Council fulfils its obligations regards outdoor access required by the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. BUT Experienced & highly motivated, educated to degree level or equiv, suitable skills & personal qualities, familiar with access issues & experience of delivering projects. ASK Ref: EN/039/09. Chat: Mike Crichton, 0141 577 3045. Apply: www.myjobscotland.gov.uk 0141 577 3007 Customer First, East Renfrewshire Council, 211 Main Street, Barrhead G78 1SY

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Please mention CJS when applying (Page 1) Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com REF 3478-DAILY-28/12 JOB EDUCATION OFFICER BE4 4/1/10 IV 15/1/10 LOC BRISTOL PAY 17000 – 17474 FOR BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS DES Maternity cover starting during Feb 2010 for up to 1 year. Teach sessions within our purpose-built Conservation Education Centre, on a range of topics, to booked groups of varying age & ability; also assist with many other tasks within the Learning Department, including seasonal activities. BUT Excellent communication skills, wildlife & conservation knowledge with the enthusiasm to share this with others. Ability to work independently & as part of a team. Flexible & able to work under pressure. Basic ICT skills essential. ASK www.bristolzoo.org.uk

REF 3479/81-DAILY-28/12 JOB COUNTRYSIDE SEASONAL RANGERS BE4 4/1/10 IV 19/1/10 at Kingsbury Water Park LOC WARWICKSHIRE PAY 13874 – 15444* FOR WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL DES 15/3/10 – 30/9/10. Based at 3 of our Country parks: Kingsbury Water Park (full time), Pooley Country Park (full time) & Ryton Pools Country park (part time 4 days / wk). As well as the regular duties of helping the public to have an enjoyable visit, carrying out routine maintenance & opening / closing the park, you will help deliver our popular environmental education programme to key stages 1 & 2 & assist in leading holiday activities & birthday parties. * incl weekend & unsocial hrs allowance. BUT Some practical experience of working (paid or unpaid) in a countryside related area & have, or studying for, an appropriate countryside qualification or further education qualifications essential. ASK Chat: Fred Hopkins, Senior Ranger, 07979 710512. Apply: www.Warwickshire.gov.uk/jobs HR Service Centre, 01926 738500 (24 hrs). More info: www.Warwickshire.gov.uk/countryside

REF 3482-DIRECT-28/12 JOB WILDWOOD RANGER (ECOMIND) BE4 4/1/10 LOC HERNE BAY PAY 17500 + 9% pension & other benefits FOR THE WILDWOOD TRUST DES To co-ordinate & train volunteers with direct experience of mental distress, in woodland park maintenance. Join a team of 5 ‘Wildwood Rangers’ who maintain our animal park, build our animal enclosures & make sure everything works & is presentable to our visitors. We are Kent’s unique Woodland Discovery Park & conservation charity, dedicated to the conservation of British Wildlife. BUT A range of practical skills in building or forestry, & the patience & understanding to teach our vols these skills. Practical admin & leadership skills to work with other vol orgs to recruit & vet new people to the project. ASK www.wildwoodtrust.org/jobs.htm [email protected] Wildwood Trust, Herne Common, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 7LQ 01227 712111.

REF 3483-DIRECT-18/1 JOB People Engagement Officer, Black Grouse & Wrexham Peregrines DWN BE4 15/1/10 IV 22/1/10 LOC NE WALES OUTPOSTED PAY 14500 - 16000 FOR RSPB DES 6 mth contract. Lead dawn time guided walks for groups of up to 15 to see one of nature’s most fascinating spectacles – a black grouse lek. Operate another viewing scheme in Wrexham Town Centre to enthuse & inspire people about the fastest animal on the planet: the peregrine falcon. BUT An ambassador for RSPB Cymru, you will be able to enthuse people about our work & recruit new members to our charity. ASK Ref: 2381209 www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies A4 SAE to: Vera McCarthy, RSPB Cymru, Sutherland House, Castlebridge, Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff, CF11 9AB

REF 3484-DAILY-11/1 JOB SKOMER AND SKOKHOLM ISLAND ASSISTANT WARDEN BE4 11/01/10 IV w/c 25/01/10 LOC SKOMER ISLAND, PEMBROKESHIRE PAY 12500 Accommodation provided FOR THE WILDLIFE TRUST OF SOUTH & WEST WALES DES 9 month contract from March to November/ December, with flexible hours. Summer working can be up to 48hrs per week. Assist the Warden in the management of Skomer Island NNR in accordance with the approved Management Plan. In addition, have responsibility for agreed conservation work & day trips on Skokholm Island. Duties include: Day & overnight visitor care, up to 250 per day visit Skomer in the high season; Recruitment, day to day supervision & training of vols; Organising & leading agreed biological recording & monitoring on Skokholm & assisting with biological recording & monitoring on Skomer; Buildings & services maintenance & estate work; Organising day trips to Skokholm; Assist the Warden with any other island management tasks. BUT Essential Skills: Nature conservation (island ecology), reserve management & bird surveys, visitor & vol management, Nature reserve management (including practical skills), excellent communication & organisational skills, experience of tractor driving & boat handling. ASK Apply: www.wildlifetrusts.org or www.welshwildlife.org Discuss: Dr Lizzie Wilberforce on 01656 724100 [email protected].

REF 3485/7-DAILY-28/12 JOB SEASONAL COUNTRYSIDE RANGERS BE4 ? LOC BEAULY, INVERNESS-SHIRE PAY YES FOR AIGAS FIELD CENTRE DES / BUT We are seeking experienced & motivated nature science graduates or professionals to work in field studies & env education. Aigas Field Centre id Scotland’s Premier field studies centre serving 700 adults & 5,000 school pupils each year. ASK www.aigas.co.uk/jobs

REF 3488-DAILY-28/12 JOB RESERVE WARDEN – HUMBERHEAD PEATLANDS BE4 4/1/10 IV 19/1/10 LOC NEAR DONCASTER PAY Starting 15000 FOR NATURAL ENGLAND DES NNR representing the largest area of raised bog wilderness in lowland Britain. Work with a team of managers & wardens to perform a wide variety of tasks – from maintaining the reserve’s infrastructure to delivering an annual programme of habitat & water level management. Also help collect & record scientific data, supervise volunteers on practical land management tasks & input your ideas into work planning. BUT Some experience in operating the machinery & tools involved in land management incl 4-wheel drive tractors with PTO implements, all terrain vehicles, knapsack sprayers & chainsaws. Good understanding of the ecology & bio-diversity of the peatland habitat, good level of computer literacy & understanding of the key principles of wildlife, countryside & safety legislation. Team worker keen to develop a career in Please mention CJS when applying (Page 2) Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com countryside management. ASK Ref: IRC43058. www.naturalengland.org.uk [email protected] Natural England Recruitment, Shared Services Directorate, Room 212, 2nd Floor, Foss House, Kings Pool, 1-2 Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PX 0845 603 7262. (email pref).

REF 3489-DIRECT-4/1 JOB SENIOR AGRICULTURE POLICY OFFICER BE4 4/1/10 IV mid January LOC RSPB UK HEADQUARTERS PAY 25000 - 30000 FOR RSPB DES Develop & advocate policy on a range of agriculture, rural development & food-chain issues, with UK accountability for RSPB work on key policy areas. Prepare & present the RSPB’s policy positions, respond to consultations & other policy development processes in these policy areas, advocate the RSPB position at a senior level to external contacts, & develop & manage projects that contribute to the RSPB’s goals in these areas. Work as part of the Agriculture Policy team & will give guidance to RSPB Directors & staff, at HQ, regionally & in country offices; & may be expected to line manage staff. The post will contribute significantly to the RSPB’s agriculture campaign & help in meeting our objective of reversing the decline in farmland birds. BUT Possess a first or second class degree in a rel subject, post-graduate experience, an in depth understanding of the relationship between UK & EU agricultural & conservation approaches & developed skills in policy advocacy. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies A4 SAE to: Mrs Laura Nicholls, PA/Countryside & Species Conservation Coordinator, Countryside & Species Conservation Dept, The Lodge, Sandy, Beds, SG19 2DL [email protected]

REF 3490-DIRECT-28/12 JOB CONSERVATION RANGER BE4 25/12/09 LOC HOLIDAY VILLAGE, SHERWOOD FOREST PAY £7.01 / hr FOR CENTER PARCS DES The role will involve Conservation Walks with both adults & children, & assisting in the smooth running of our nature centre. Hours of work: 160 per 4 week period (must be flexible) on a rota basis to incl some weekends. BUT Extensive knowledge of natural history, flora & fauna, & previous experience of Nature Interpretation & Habitat Management / Creation essential. Excellent communication & guest care skills. Cside Management quals pref but not essential as training given. CRB Disclosure. ASK Further enquiries: Ray Steele, Senior Conservation Ranger, 01623 827586. Apply: www.centerparcs.job 01623 285142.

REF 3491/2-DAILY-28/12 JOB 2 x RANGER SERVICE MANAGERS BE4 8/1/10 (9am) IV 18&19/1/10 LOC BALLOCH & regularly in outposted ranger bases PAY 27103 – 32502* FOR LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY DES To deliver a highly skilled, accountable & efficient ranger service working to deliver the park’s aims of visitor experience, conservation & rural development. As part of the Conservation & Visitor Experience team, focus on people management, business planning, communicating clear priorities, building teams & managing all aspects of staff performance.+ 3% weekend enhancement (expected to work 1 weekend in 3 in summer). BUT Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent; significant experience of people management; excellent communication skills; experience of team working to deliver projects & services; excellent written & oral skills; current UK Driving Licence; good IT skills in MS Office package; flexible approach to

Please mention CJS when applying (Page 3) Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com working hours. ASK Ref: LLTNP/01/11/SE21. Chat: Lisa Duggan, 01389 722127 [email protected] Apply: www.lochlomond-trossachs.org [email protected] 01389 722636. REF T-MONTHLY-25/1 FOR LEMUR PROJECT BE4 25/01/10 noon PAY Training bursary Are you intent on a fast-track into a career in UK nature conservation but have limited or no experience? Project LEMUR offers 9-months funded bursary placements that are supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. I placement per host unless specified. PLACEMENT (REF) HOST / DES *Marine Life Education & Recording Trainee (1M) Marine Biological Association (Plymouth, Devon) Public events on the shore for all ages with teenage focus, marine life id, digital image capture, biological recording databases. *Marine Heritage Trainee (2M) Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust Seashore Centre (Goodrington, Devon) Seashore & coastal education & public events, work with vols, staff the visitor centre, maintain & produce displays. *Environmental Heritage Trainee (3M) Sharpham Outdoors Trust (Totnes, Devon) Forest school & heritage env ed with all ages. Help develop biological recording schemes & outdoor ed Spaces. AWAITING INFORMATION (4M) (see website 4/1/10 for updates): awaiting confirmation *Natural Heritage Trainee (5M) East Devon District Council (Sidmouth & Seaton, Devon) Cside ed, reserve management, practical conservation & biodiversity recording fieldwork. *Heritage Eco-Survey Trainee (6M) IgoMango (Totnes, Devon) Survey & record wildlife species, develop & implement habitat management plan, work with vols, lead public events. *Wildplay & Heritage Ranger Trainee (7R) Herefordshire Nature Trust Environmental play & ed; publicity & promotion; practical habitat management; habitat & species survey; guided walks & events; management planning. Ecological Consultancy Assistant Trainee (8R) Worcestershire Wildlife Consultancy (Worcester) Habitat & protected species surveys; Biological data searches; collation of information for professional reports, response to general enquiries; Practical habitat management & monitoring on grassland sites. Ecological Heritage Survey Trainee (9R) Wye Valley AONB (Monmouth) Veteran tree & bat species surveys; Assessment of Biodiversity Action Plan Habitats & High Nature Value Farmland. Produce reports & input data into GIS database. Ecological Heritage Trainee (10R) Gwent Wildlife Trust (Dingestow, Monmouthshire) Biodiversity project work associated with orchards, churchyards & grasslands; surveying & monitoring; responding to planning & development; Geographical Information Systems (GIS). 2 Ecological Assistant Trainee (11/12R) Ecology Unit - Warwickshire County Council (Warwick) (2 Placements) Habitat/species surveys, planning advice, record centre management, ed & partner projects. www.warwickshire.gov.uk/museums. *Heritage Biodiversity Skills Trainee (13U) Sheffield Wildlife Trust Practical skills in biodiversity conservation/ecology, managing biodiversity information & the Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP); deliver practical biodiversity activities. *Heritage Education Trainee (14U) Sheffield Wildlife Trust Develop & deliver educational activities for schools & community events. Develop teaching resource. *Heritage Conservation Skills Trainee (15U) Sheffield Wildlife Trust Conservation & land management opportunity; lead & motivate volunteers & trainees to deliver practical conservation projects. *Woodland Heritage Skills Trainee (16U) Sheffield City Council/The Working Woodlands Trust. Manage local woodlands & utilise local timber in traditional woodland crafts. Deliver practical works as part of a Ranger Team. *Heritage Ecology Trainee (17U) Derbyshire Wildlife Trust (Belper) Carry out botanical surveys & manage data. Planning casework & administering the Local Wildlife Sites System. Lead vols on otter & water vole surveys. *Conservation & Biological Data Trainee (18U) Yorkshire Wildlife Trust/NE Yorkshire Ecological Data Centre (York) Assist in the delivery of a wide variety of botanical & animal surveys. Manage survey data & produce reports. Coordinate vols on surveying projects. ALL: BUT Each trainee receives a training bursary. Childcare allowances are available. The placements will begin on Monday April 14th 2010 lasting 36 weeks. The posts marked with an * will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure. ASK All applications must be made via the postal service to the Herefordshire Nature Trust only. Full details about each of the above placements & downloadable application packs will be available from the website www.projectlemur.org from 4th JANUARY 2010. A4 SAE 1.24p to: Herefordshire Nature Trust - LEMUR Project, Lower House Farm, Ledbury Road, Tupsley, Hereford, HR1 1UT.

REF 3493-DIRECT-1/2 JOB CENTRE ADMINISTRATOR (JOB SHARE) BE4 29/01/10 IV 16/02/10 LOC STANSTEAD ABBOTTS, HERTFORDSHIRE PAY 12000 - 14000 pro rata FOR RSPB DES Carry out a range of key administrative duties to ensure the smooth running & successful operation of the Rye Meads Visitor Centre & team. Manage the Centre office; oversee reserve enquiries & administer reserve finances. Monday 09:00- 17:15, alternate Wednesdays 09:00-12:00 (some flexibility to fit in with team rota required) & 2 weekend days per quarter for which time off in lieu will be given. BUT Experience of financial & office administration required, particularly record keeping using spreadsheets. Must be organised & have excellent interpersonal skills. ASK Ref: 2391209 www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies

REF 3494-DAILY-18/1 JOB COUNTRYSIDE CRAFT WORKER BE4 15/1/10 IV 27&28/1/10 LOC OSWALDTWISTLE, LANCASHIRE PAY 11500 – 18500 FOR TERRA FIRMA ENVIRONMENTAL LTD DES Professional countryside management team undertaking a variety of countryside projects, creating & restoring, upland footpaths, bridleways, moorland habitats, & mountain-bike trails. We work predominantly in Lancashire, West Yorkshire, South Pennines & the Peak District, & also throughout the UK. Working in partnership with the National Park’s Countryside Services, National Trust & the Pennine Bridleway Team. BUT Individual who wants to make a difference in conserving the countryside; strong ambition to achieve, a passion for high quality practical work; well developed ability to work with others, & good communication skills; well grounded skills & experience (paid or vol) of fencing, installing gates & stiles,

Please mention CJS when applying (Page 4) Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com dry stone walling, stone pitching & habitat restoration. Experience of driving Land-Rovers, excavators, tractors, trailers & agricultural machinery is valuable. Full UK driving licence. We are always interested in hearing from those with similar experiences, & welcome previous applicants. ASK Debbie or Sam, 01706 224904 [email protected] (enclosing postal name & address).

REF 3495-DAILY-11/1 JOB YORK & N. YORKSHIRE SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER B4 11/1/10 IV 15/1/10 LOC YORK PAY 19038 – 28289 FOR BTCV DES A enthusiastic, adaptable & committed person to join our team to manage a number of projects but primarily the well established Vale of York Volunteer Group & the newer Future Jobs work experience project. Both groups deliver a varied prog of practical env projects in urban York & rural North Yorkshire involving vols & unemployed people. Key responsibilities include managing, supporting & occasionally supervising teams of up to ten people carrying out practical projects, managing a team of 2 staff & 3 or more voluntary officers, liaising with partners & land managers to develop & deliver regular practical project work, develop plans & quotes for clients, budget management, resource management together with publicity & fundraising. BUT Have several years of experience working in the env sector, be able to demonstrate competence across a range of practical conservation tasks, experience in supervising groups of people, ability to communicate effectively with people with varying abilities & levels of influence, together with personal qualities of resourcefulness & flexibility. You will be required to drive a minibus. For insurance this means you must meet the BTCV minibus driving requirements as described in the Person Specification.35 hours per week. ASK Chat: Paul Appleton / Ruth Cantrell 01904 644300 Apply: http://www2.btcv.org.uk/display/jobs [email protected] 01302 388844. Completed applications forms must be returned to [email protected] or Paul Appleton, BTCV, 3 Leake Street, Off Lawrence Street, York YO10 3BR

REF 3496/7-DIRECT-11/1 JOB PROJECT OFFICER (DATE WITH NATURE) x 2 BE4 12/01/10 LOC * PAY 15000 - 17000 FOR RSPB DES *1st post: Ironbridge, Birmingham & Worcester areas IV 28/01/10. 2nd post: Birmingham, surrounding area & Warks. IV 26-27/01/10. The project will run from April 2010 to early September 2010. Contract post. We are looking for someone who is dynamic with experience of organising events. BUT Ideally have sales experience & would be confident at selling RSPB membership. Outgoing, assertive & a self-starter with an interest in the env & the natural world. Previous experience of managing vols & running children’s craft activities desirable. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies

Voluntary Opportunities, all current volunteer adverts are available online:

REF VOL-DIRECT-25/1 JOB VOLUNTEER BE4 22/1/10 LOC MENDIP & POLDEN HILLS, SOMERSET PAY 0 FOR THE NATIONAL TRUST DES To be involved in cside management work across NT properties. Work will incl mainly habitat & access work – hands- on practical work, assisting with the co-ordination & management of local volunteer groups, assisting with events & involvement with other project work as necessary. Min 6 months commitment, 9 months pref. Training incl off-road driving, brushcutter, first aid, NVQ in Env Conservation, possible chainsaw. BUT Ideally recently completed a cside management course & looking for experience to enter the Conservation sector. Must be able to work on own initiative, show enthusiasm & interest in the cside & ideally have a practical aptitude. Some experience would be desirable. ASK Chat: Mark Courtiour, 01934 844 518. Apply: Isabella Mullin, 01823 451 587 [email protected]

REF VOL-DIRECT-21/12 JOB VOLUNTARY CONSERVATION CO-ORDINATION OFFICER BE4 22/12/09 noon LOC CAMBOURNE PAY Training & travel expenses FOR THE WILDLIFE TRUST BCNP DES enthusiastic, flexible & adaptable vol to support the new chief executive & the senior conservation & education staff in a wide range of admin, secretarial & scientific office based work, supporting both the day-to-day running of the Trust & helping with the development of conservation & communications initiatives. A varied role to enable you to gain an excellent understanding of the work we do & to develop your knowledge of wildlife. BUT Excellent communication, editing, administration & organisational skills, an interest in wildlife & ecology advantageous. Full role description available from http;//www.wildlifebcnp.org/whats-new-vacanc.htm ASK Informal discussion: [email protected] Apply: CV & covering letter to [email protected].

REF VOL-DIRECT-18/1 JOB VOLUNTEER FILM MAKER BE4 N / A LOC DULWICH UPPER WOOD, LONDON PAY Travel expenses paid FOR EMBRACE COOPERATION LTD DES Help out on a 1 year natural history / env project (Embrace Woodlands!) started Sept 09. Opportunity to work on both the filming of the project video & editing the recorded material into a film. We are a not for profit company, supporting young adults into education & employment (www.embracecooperation.org.uk). This project is run in partnership with Trust for Urban Ecology (TRUE) (www.urbanecology.org.uk). The project film will be based on video interviews which will be about the history of woodland crafts / env conservation techniques & the site management. The project will produce multi media exhibitions, website & the film. Your role will be tailor made to when you are available & which areas you wish to be involved in. Also opportunity to help develop & research new Embrace community media & env projects. BUT Experience of Mac computers plus iMovie & Final Cut Express 4 Software to edit films. ASK John Cannell, [email protected] 02086701221.

REF VOL-DIRECT-1/3 JOB VOLUNTEER PROJECT ASSISTANT MANAGER BE4 1/3/10 LOC WEST NORWOOD PAY Travel Expenses FOR EMBRACE COOPERATION LTD DES Help with practical events, (both public & tailor made for youth / community groups & secondary schools.) promotion, admin & project films. Help develop & research new Embrace community media (video / photography) & env projects. Project Please mention CJS when applying (Page 5) Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com will incl woodland crafts & env conservation techniques such as: wildlife surveys; small tree felling / coppicing; hedgelaying; dead hedge creation & maintenance; traditional wood fencing; glade maintenance; wildlife pond maintenance. The post will be tailor made to the vol depending on availability & area of the project requested. BUT Prepared to work 3 days per week. Computerate, experience of env conservation & using Mac computers with final cut, photoshop & indesign software helpful but not required. ASK John Cannell [email protected] 0208 670 1221

CJS Jobs Digest, (a review of adverts from other sources, published during the past week):

REF 3498-GUARDIAN-28/12 JOB BIOLOGICAL RECORDS OFFICER BE4 8/1/10 IV 20/1/10 LOC COLCHESTER PAY up to 21326 + pension & travel FOR ESSEX WILDLIFE TRUST DES / BUT To support the conservation work, habitat management, planning matters & research both for EWT & other key partners. Establish & maintain a reliable database, co-ordinate & lead on the biological recording & monitoring across Essex to ensure the quality of the data is able to support these & other projects. ASK http://www.essexwt.org.uk/about_us/job_opportunities/ Essex Wildlife Trust, The Joan Elliot Visitor Centre, Abbotts Hall Farm, Great Wigborough, Colchester, Essex CO5 7RZ 01621 862960 Fax: 862990.

REF 3499-GUARDIAN-28/12 JOB BEHAVIOUR CHANGE PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR BE4 7/1/10 LOC LONDON PAY 29698 – 32000 FOR LONDON SUSTAINABILITY EXCHANGE DES / BUT Co-ordinate the delivery of exemplar schemes under the Well London prog, to engage, enable & encourage Londoners to take up healthier & more env friendly lifestyles. ASK www.lsx.org.uk Karimah Ashadu, 0207 234 9400.

REF 3500-WGUAR-21/12 JOB ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, RENEWABLES BE4 22/12/09 IV 7/1/10 LOC LONDON PAY c 25000 FOR ENERGY SAVING TRUST DES 12 months fixed term. Undertake an active role in the development of new programmes & ensure the successful delivery of a range of existing programmes. BUT Experience of working in the renewable energy or sustainability field, & of delivering project, producing reports & delivering on time & to budget; good technical understanding of domestic energy use & the wide range of sustainable energy measures available for the domestic sector; excellent interpersonal, negotiation & communication skills for working within & across teams, working with contractors, high profile partners & senior managers; excellent organisational, prioritisation & admin skills. ASK www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

REF 3501-WGUAR-28/12 JOB ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS ADVISOR BE4 11/1/10 (noon) IV 20/1/10 LOC OLDHAM PAY up to 23022 FOR GROUNDWORK OLDHAM & ROCHDALE DES Responsible for providing a range of env support, advice & information to local businesses, primarily in the areas of Resource Efficiency & climate change. BUT Degree or equiv. ASK http://oldham.groundworknw.org.uk/jobs.asp

REF 3502-FORESTRYJOURNAL-1/2 JOB HEAD FORESTER BE4 28/1/10 LOC THE WOBURN ESTATE, BEDFORDSHIRE PAY YES FOR THE BEDFORD ESTATES DES Reporting directly to the Duke of Bedford & the Estate Management Committee, responsible for 1500 ha of internationally certified commercial & amenity woodlands on this world famous historic estate. BUT Hands on style of leadership & practical experience of the issues involved in the achievement of challenging work programmes. Likely to have 10 years practical forestry experience probably in a major Estate or other commercial context. ASK CV & letter to Peter Tingley, Bidwells, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 9LD 07833 143440.

REF 3503-TES-21/12 JOB LECTURER /COURSE MANAGER – COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT BE4 21/12/09 LOC CHESHIRE PAY 23589 – 32579 FOR REASEHEATH COLLEGE DES / BUT Permanent Full Time. ASK Ref: 007H35-07-CJS Human Resources Department, Reaseheath College, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6DF 01270 613168 [email protected]

REF 3504-SCOTSMAN-4/1 JOB ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES LECTURER BE4 4/01/10 LOC DALKEITH PAY 27169 – 33236 pro rata FOR NEWBATTLE ABBEY COLLEGE DES / BUT 0.5fte. Maternity cover. Teaching the full time & open learning prog & rel development work. ASK Jackie Kane, Newbattle Abbey College, Newbattle Road, Dalkeith EH22 3LL 0131 6631921 [email protected]

REF 3505-THEHERALD-21/12 JOB PROJECT OFFICER – COMMUNITY ENERGY PROJECTS BE4 22/12/09 4pm LOC AYR PAY 22210 – 24272 FOR ENERGY AGENCY DES Temp post until 31/03/11. Responsible for assisting the delivery of several Community Energy Projects. Involves door-to-door surveys & follow up delivery of energy efficiency & micro-renewable energy systems. Liaise with communities, contractors & householders with the aim of achieving real carbon savings. BUT Excellent organisational & communication skills. Previous experience in energy sector desirable. ASK Energy Agency, Watson Peat Building, Auchincruive, Ayr KA6 5HW 01292 521896 [email protected]

REF 3506-WSNH-21/12 JOB SITE CONDITIONING MONITORING OFFICER BE4 18/12/09 LOC DUNOON PAY Starting 19146 FOR SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE Please mention CJS when applying (Page 6) Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com DES Temp to 16/6/10 poss extension to 16/10/10. To work within the Argyll & Stirling team to deliver the Site Condition Monitoring programme for SSSI & Natura sites. Also scope for some further career development. BUT Degree or equiv in a natural science subject or rel experience; understanding of the ecology & management of habitats & species; knowledge of env legislation & policy in Scotland; experience of teamworking & working on own initiative; good communication skills, verbal & written; field naturalist skills; full driving licence. ASK Ref: 071-071. www.snh.gov.uk

REF 3507-WFC-28/12 JOB PLANNING FORESTER BE4 8/1/10 LOC WELSHPOOL PAY 25788 FOR FORESTRY COMMISSION DES 2 years, poss extension or permanency. Achieve the objectives of our strategic policies through planning & delivery of the Coed y Gororau Forest District’s forest design plans. BUT Sound knowledge & understanding of forestry silvicultural practices & the benefits it brings for people & communities, recreation & the env. Rel qual in forestry or closely related discipline, or equiv in practical forestry experience essential. Sound working knowledge of MS Office packages. Ability to speak Welsh desirable. ASK Ref: HR09/106. www.forestry.gov.uk/vacancies [email protected] Amy Cornelius, HR Services, Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT

REF 3508-WFC-25/1 JOB BEAT FORESTER BE4 22/1/10 LOC LOCHGILPHEAD PAY Starting 25788 FOR FORESTRY COMMISSION DES Responsible for organising the delivery of one of the biggest restock programmes in the West Argyll Forest District. Manage staff & contract workers & liaise with other forest district depts to balance programme delivery & restock performance with recreation & conservation. BUT Experience of forest management operations, full UK driving licence & HND in forestry or equiv. ASK ASK Ref: HR09/138. www.forestry.gov.uk/vacancies Donna MacPherson, HR Services, Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT

REF 3509-WFC-21/12 JOB TRACTOR DRIVER / FOREST CRAFTSPERSON BE4 18/12/09 LOC RUGELEY PAY 17121 FOR FORESTRY COMMISSION DES To operate a forest tractor & perform forest craftsperson duties primarily within the Cannock & National Forest Beats. BUT Experience of operating tractors in a forestry or agricultural env & knowledge of basic tractor maintenace & servicing essential. NPTC, LANTRA, FMOCS or equiv quals in driving & operating a tractor desirable. ASK ASK Ref: HR09/126. www.forestry.gov.uk/vacancies [email protected] Shireen West, HR Services, Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT

REF 3510-WNTS-28/12 JOB PROPERTY MANAGER / RANGER NATURALIST BE4 7/1/10 LOC GRET MARE’S TAIL NATURE RESERVE PAY 17279 + housing allowance FOR NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND DES Working closely with colleagues, external bodies & stakeholders & in partnership with local interest groups & in community liaison, ensure the properties are managed consistently & professionally. BUT Committed cside conservationist with experience of cside management & sound knowledge of issues affecting conservation & management of Scotland’s mountain areas & their wildlife. Skills in managing people & budgets; excellent communicator with strong organisational, admin & time management skills. ASK www.nts.org.uk

REF 3511-HORTWEEK-28/12 JOB ARBORIST BE4 ? LOC WOKING PAY YES FOR NORRIS & GARDINER LTD DES To develop the tree division for this established Landscape development & Maintenance Company. Initially joining as a ‘hands-on’ climbing Arborist you will be given the opportunity to progress quickly to incl driving the company to AA Approved status. BUT Recognised qual in arb; rel NPTC certs; significant commercial experience; working knowledge of H&S requirements; sound climbing & rigging techniques; full clean driving licence; great communication skills. ASK CV & letter to Richard Gardiner, Managing Director, Norris & Gardiner Ltd, The Old Builders Yard, Limecroft Road, Knaphill, Woking GU21 2TH

Training Courses

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This Edition: 7 sides, 38 new paid jobs, (24 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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