Countryside Jobs Service Weekly® The original weekly newsletter for countryside staff First published July 1994 Every Friday : 19 April 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 990-DIRECT-3/5 JOB CONSERVATION OFFICER – HABITATS & SPECIES BE4 2/5/19 (9am) LOC PENRITH, CUMBRIA PAY 22000 – 27000 FOR EDEN RIVERS TRUST Fixed term 2 year full time contract. Eden Rivers Trust is looking for an individual to lead on the Trust’s Habitat Conservation and Species Monitoring within the Eden catchment. The role will be split evenly between habitat management and species monitoring and you will be expected to have, or be able, to develop the skills and experience required to deliver on both fronts. The role will be centred on increasing the understanding of and habitat conservation management for selected species such as Atlantic salmon, brown trout, white clawed crayfish, otter, kingfisher and invertebrates. If you have a track record in the monitoring of species (preferably freshwater) and developing, managing and delivering practical habitat works to support species conservation, we would be interested in hearing from you. For more information on this role and details of how to apply please visit: https://c-js.co.uk/2PijFKN REF 991-ONLINE-10/5 JOB ESTATE WORKS MANAGER BE4 ? LOC CHARLESTOWN, FIFE PAY YES FOR BROOMHALL ESTATE This is a new and exciting post managing the repair and maintenance of the property portfolio of Broomhall, located on the outskirts of Dunfermline in West Fife. The role will encompass a wide-range of duties to provide effective and efficient support to the Estate’s Management team. We are looking for a candidate with a buildings background and extensive experience of managing a property portfolio, project management, trades and Health & Safety compliance in relation to buildings and construction projects. Experience of current requirements in relation to let residential properties advantageous. You will work as part of a committed and energetic team to deliver the continued and future growth of Broomhall Estate. A competitive remuneration package is available reflective of candidates skills and experience. Part time working would be considered. The post holder will be directly employed by Broomhall Estate, managed by and reporting to the Estate Management team at Davidson & Robertson. The post holder will be based at the Estate Office at Broomhall. Further information regarding the post http://www.drrural.co.uk/ Please send a CV and covering letter to: Gillian Ferguson (Assistant Factor, Broomhall), Broomhall Estate Office, Brickworks Cottage North, Broomhall Estate, Charlestown, Fife KY11 3DT or email to: [email protected] REF 992-ONLINE-26/4 JOB NATIONAL SPECIALIST – WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ADVISER BE4 28/4/19 LOC SWINDON PAY 48680 FOR NATIONAL TRUST You’ll assist teams across the National Trust who are involved with wildlife management, including deer and other wild/feral large herbivores, birds including game birds, fish and other wild species managed for any reason. You’ll establish standards, develop guidance and ensure our teams have access to high quality advice, including the ethical treatment of wildlife. This is a national role covering England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There will be a requirement for travel to different places including overnight stays away from home (for which travel and subsistence expenses will be paid). To be successful in this role, you'll need to have: a passion for nature conservation and expert knowledge of wildlife management; excellent external contacts with nature conservation, animal welfare and wildlife management organisations and communities; high standard of consulting and influencing skills, listening, understanding people, explaining benefits and changing practice and behaviour; excellent communication skills, including public speaking, speaking to the media, external advocacy; ability to build effective relationships with related professionals, internally and externally; ability to interpret and respond to research, intelligence, analysis and policy developments; ability to train, coach and mentor professionals at a range of levels. Ref: IRC78981. More information & to apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2USW0pE CJS Weekly®: 19 April 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts REF 993-ONLINE-3/5 Torridge River Restoration Officer x 3 Salary: £22,185 - £24,998 plus 5% pension Closing date: Monday 6 May Are you ready for the next step in your conservation career - helping to restore a major Devon river and its landscape? The Torridge, one of Devon’s principal river catchments, is suffering long term chronic decline driven by diffuse agricultural pollution. The Torridge River Restoration Project is an ambitious, integrated programme of advisory and capital works interventions. Working with landowners, it aims to restore the water quality and ecological health of two extensive priority areas - the upper and lower catchment - covering more than 22,000 hectares. Devon Wildlife Trust is the lead partner for the project, working with the Environment Agency and contractors within the Northern Devon Nature Improvement Area. It is funded by Defra’s Water Environment Grant through to March 2021. We are seeking three experienced and knowledgeable farm advisors for the project. They will work with landowners to deliver capital interventions on riverside land, bringing water quality and other benefits to the environment. They will advise on practical projects and work with landowners and contractors to deliver these successfully, on time and to budget. These are full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed term appointments until March 2021, based at DWT’s Cookworthy office in North Devon. We can offer you good terms and conditions and flexible working arrangements. The successful candidate will be joining a team of committed, hardworking and friendly colleagues. This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career within a leading Devon charity. You can download an application pack from www.devonwildlifetrust.org/jobs REF 994-ONLINE-10/5 Ranger Finlaystone Estate Location: Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank, PA14 6TJ 37.5 to 40 hours per week (some weekend work may be required) Salary about £17000 depending on experience. Finlaystone Estate is based by the Clyde near Langbank and is open to the public who enjoy the woodlands, play areas, formal gardens and tea room. A lot of school groups visit in the summer and many events are laid on for visitors. A new permanent role is available from June. • To carry out various ranger activities under the guidance of the Head Ranger and the owners of Finlaystone Estate to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience and friendly welcome for visitors. • To assist in delivering Finlaystone’s education programme to school children. • To assist in the maintenance of visitor facilities and woodland trails. Applicants will ideally have had similar prior experience, be very comfortable working with children and be proficient in strimming and other similar work. Please send current CV and a covering letter to [email protected] REF 995-ONLINE-3/5 Inspiring People Officer £25700 p.a. plus up to 9% employer pension contribution Do you love Yorkshire, Love Wildlife? Are you as committed as we are to encouraging the community to enjoy their natural environment? We are looking for an experienced and innovative Inspiring People Officer to join our team at Stirley Community Farm. The post holder will have a flare for developing and delivering exciting and engaging activities and education sessions, all with a particular focus on local food growing and farming for wildlife. In addition our ideal candidate will have a good understanding that volunteers are at the heart of the operation and of safeguarding best practice and legislation as well as excellent communication skills. This post is subject to DBS clearance at enhanced level. See www.ywt.org.uk for more details or ring the office for an application pack: 01904 659570 or e-mail [email protected] Please note we don’t accept CVs Closing date for receipt of completed application forms and accompanying equal opportunities monitoring form is noon on Friday 3 May 2019. Please note that applications received after the closing deadline will not be considered. Interview date: Tuesday 14 May 2019 Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. No agencies YWT Company 409650; Charity no. 210807. REF 996-ONLINE-17/5 Site Operative & Species Field Surveyor Location: Based in Hampshire working throughout the UK Salary: Experience Dependent Contract: Seasonal/Permanent Ecosupport’s Habitats Team require additional seasonal and permanent staff. Applicants will need to be physically fit and have a full driving licence to join our existing team to carry out various implementation of on the ground species mitigation. Tasks include installation of animal exclusion fencing, hibernaculum construction and sensitive vegetation clearance.