Countryside Jobs Service Weekly® the Original Weekly Newsletter for Countryside Staff First Published July 1994
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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly® The original weekly newsletter for countryside staff First published July 1994 Every Friday : 20 September 2019 News Jobs Volunteers Training CJS is endorsed by the Scottish Countryside Rangers Association and the Countryside Management Association. Featured Charity: Canal and River Trust 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 – 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 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 2017-ONLINE-4/10 JOB SENIOR GARDENER BE4 6/10/19 LOC NORFOLK PAY 24075 FOR NATIONAL TRUST The 50 acres of wild garden at Sheringham Park houses a nationally important collection of rhododendrons. The garden developed around a base planting of Scots pine and oak, with the earliest plantings thought to date back to around 1850. You’ll love working outdoors and understand that our gardens and grounds are as significant as our mansion houses, collections and our historical places. Our visitors tell us how much they enjoy the peace and tranquillity of our well-kept outdoor spaces. To be successful in this role you should be able to demonstrate the following: significant practical exp in horticulture supported by rel quals; supervisory exp from a similar role; excellent knowledge of plants; competent with the use and maintenance of garden machinery including chainsaws, tractors, hedge trimmers, pedestrian and ride on mowers; knowledge of rel H&S legislation and practice. Ref: ITC85259. For more information and to apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2lSEIsU REF 2018-DIRECT-27/9 JOB PLAS NEWYDD DEVELOPMENT MANAGER BE4 26/9/19 LOC LLANGOLLEN PAY 28785 – 31371 FOR DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL The AONB Service is looking for a suitably qualified person to manage the unique site at Plas Newydd in Llangollen which includes the house and museum, historic park and gardens, and busy tea rooms. The postholder will over-see the day to day running of the site and develop its potential as a key heritage destination in the Dee Valley in line with the AONBs ambitions for sustainable tourism. The post will also work with the wider AONB team to develop and promote wider initiatives in the AONB and Dee Valley. please apply on-line via the website www.denbighshire.gov.uk. For alternative methods of applying please contact Customer Services on 01824 706101 or email [email protected]. Job ref: HECS00049W3PRE. REF 2019-DIRECT-27/9 JOB WILD TOWNS CLAIMS & CONTROL OFFICER BE4 27/9/19 (5pm) LOC GLOUCESTER PAY 24000 pro rata FOR GLOUCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST Fixed term part-time 0.8 FTE contract until October 2021. We are looking to recruit an experienced Project Officer to provide project management & financial administration support to our habitat restoration & creation project until October 2021 across seven towns in Gloucestershire. The project, funded by ERDF (European Regional Development Fund), will be delivered by a partnership group comprising of the lead partner (Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust) & delivery partners (Severn Trent Water, Severn Rivers Trust &, Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group South West). A full job description & application form can be found on at https://c-js.co.uk/2msjjal. Application forms should be returned to [email protected] REF 2020-DIRECT-27/9 JOB FIELD RANGER BE4 29/9/19 IV 18/10/19 LOC THRELKELD, KESWICK PAY 18893 – 20338 FOR LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY The Lake District National Park has an exciting opportunity to join our ranger team operating in the North and East areas of the park supporting our countryside management work. This role will work to maintain and enhance our access, property, historic environment and conservation work. www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/aboutus/careers/find-a-job This edition includes the CJS Focus on Countryside Management Click here to read this publication in full. CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts REF 2021-ONLINE-11/10 Team Leader Gatwick Airport This is an outstanding career opportunity with a market leader providing green services to private and public sector businesses. Glendale Gatwick is seeking to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join the established team at Gatwick Airport. The successful candidates will be a highly valued part of the team, responsible for the day-to-day planning of grounds maintenance activities, supporting the Supervisor and Contract Manager. This is a hands-on role involving practical grounds maintenance, direct client contact, managing the progress of teams on-site and taking quick and effective action to maintain both high productivity levels and client and public satisfaction. Candidates will be well organised and have skills in landscaping and grounds maintenance operations. Have excellent leadership ability, be enthusiastic as well as possessing natural people management and communication skills. Candidates should ideally have at least 3 years experience, a full UK driving licence, PA1 and PA6 certificates and an NVQ level 2 or above in horticulture. The role will require the candidate to access all external areas in his/her role and as such, in addition to personal references the candidate will have to provide a personal reference, a minimum of 5 years employment reference with any gaps larger than 28 days to be additional referenced, evidence of security clearance will be required and to provide an up to date CRB check. What can Glendale offer you? • Competitive salary • Generous annual leave • Free gym membership for you and a nominated person • Employee health cash plan • Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending • Cycle to work scheme • Pension scheme • Company sick pay • Career progression • Training and development. Glendale is a well established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people. How to Apply: Please apply with a letter of application and CV to the contracts manager [email protected] Closing Date: 31 October 2019 About Glendale: Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. Follow us on Twitter @GlendaleUK REF 2022-ONLINE-4/10 Assistant Conservation Officer, Planning £21,000 per annum Full time Would you like to have a pivotal role in protecting Surrey’s wildlife and landscapes for future generations? Do you have the passion, commitment and skills to work with us and our local authority partners to deliver this mission? Surrey Wildlife Trust provide an Ecological Planning Advisory Service to the Local Planning Authorities case officers on development proposals which could affect important species and habitats. Ecological qualifications are essential as are good communication skills; previous experience with planning issues and Local Authorities exposure would be an advantage. For an application form and job profile visit our website www.surreywildlifetrust.org or contact Heather Lewis at [email protected] Closing Date: midday 7 October 2019 Interview Date: 16 October 2019 REF 2023-ONLINE-4/10 Experienced Excavator Operators required – Working Nationwide Head Office: Salisbury, Wiltshire. We are a team of ecological specialists and contractors. We work together on design, construct, restore and to monitor environmental enhancement projects across the country. We pride ourselves on making a difference, being the best we can be and going that extra mile in everything we do. Examples of the wide range of projects we deliver and the amazing places we have worked are available on our website: www.five-rivers.com/case-studies What it is like to work here: It is a fun and vibrant place to work, we invest heavily in staff development & training because you are incredibly important to us. Considerable career opportunities for progression are available as we continually grow and expand. We have numerous company schemes that make it great to work here, including: employee of the month & photograph of the month awards and a sponsored annual health & wellbeing challenge, all contributing to a positive and rewarding place to work. Requirements: • CPCS card for excavator tickets above and below 10t • Experienced driving in sensitive, rough terrain, where an average excavator driver would get stuck! • Diligent & hard working with an eye for detail • A passion for the environment & working outdoors in all weather • Physically fit and a confident swimmer • Good clear communicator who loves being part of a team • Good positive attitude • Happy to stay away Monday to Friday • Clean driving licence. Offers: A competitive salary depending on experience, which will be reviewed on an annual basis Plant Operative £20,000 - £24,000 Plant Operative £24,000 - £29,000 You will start with 20 days holiday a year, plus public bank holidays, with an additional day of leave accrued per year of service up to five years. Due to the wide array of projects we deliver, you will be working all over the country from Monday to Friday, for which you will receive a staying away allowance and provided good accommodation.