Cjs Weekly, 12 October 2009 Edition.

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REF 2914/33-DAILY-26/10 JOB COMMUNITY OUTREACH ADVISERS, National Nature Reserves BE4 26/10/09 IV 23/11/09 – 4/12/09 LOC ACROSS ENGLAND PAY 19200 – 25020 to 26360 FOR NATURAL ENGLAND DES Fixed term unless otherwise stated. Southwest: 4 full / part-time roles, Southeast (permanent): 3 full / part-time roles, West Midlands (permanent): 2 full-time, East Midlands: 3 full / part-time, East of England: 2 full-time, Northwest: 2 full-time, Yorks & Humber: 3 full / part-time & Northeast: 1 full-time. Design & deliver a programme of outdoor activities, events & school visits for children, families & the general public at some of England’s finest nature reserves, to inspire them to discover to wonders of the natural world, so they cherish, value & take action to protect our environment. BUT Good communication skills & broad knowledge of biodiversity, geodiversity & environmental issues. Some experience of working with media helpful. Must know how to deliver learning activities & fire others with your enthusiasm. ASK Ref: IRC 41916. www.naturalengland.org. [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 2934-MONTHLY-26/10 JOB RAY VALLEY RESTORATION PROJECT OFFICER BE4 22/10/09 IV 4/11/09 LOC COLLEGE LAKE NATURE RESERVE, TRING PAY 18600 FOR BERKS, BUCKS & OXON WILDLIFE TRUST DES The project area, on the Bucks / Oxon border, is one of the last remaining strongholds for threatened wading birds & traditional floodplain meadows in England. BBOWT, RSPB & the Environment Agency are working together & with local farmers & landowners to conserve wildlife across the entire river catchment. You will manage habitat improvements & general maintenance tasks on reserves within the project area working with existing site staff. Also provide advice & practical support to private landowners & take forward the promotion locally of BBOWT’s work on the Ray Valley Restoration Project. BUT Proven practical conservation management skills, 2+ years’ rel field experience & ideally specialist knowledge of wetland habitats. ASK www.bbowt.org.uk 01865 775476 [email protected] (Please note we are only able to contact successful applicants.) REF 2935-MONTHLY-26/10 JOB FARM CONSERVATION ADVISER BE4 23/10/09 LOC TRURO or BODMIN, CORNWALL PAY 19139 – 22440 + car allowance & 9% pension contr FOR FARMING & WILDLIFE ADVISORY GROUP DES Initial 16 month contract. FWAG is the leading provider of independent conservation advice to the farming & landowning community. Due to an increased demand for our services we are seeking to appoint an additional Farm Conservation Adviser to cover Cornwall, providing habitat management advise & assisting farmers with applications to agrienv schemes. We offer a flexible working environment & the opportunity to learn new skills. BUT Good knowledge of modern farming, ideally supported by practical experience; sound understanding of the countryside, wildlife & landscape issues. Experience in submitting applications to the ELS & HLS schemes beneficial. ASK www.fwag.org.uk [email protected] 024 7669 8702. REF CJS reference no. (job 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 DES Description of Job BUT Person Spec / Requirements ASK More details from / How to apply CJS Suggestions: Please check the BUT section to ensure that you have all of the required qualifications / experience before you Key:

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REF 2936/7-DAILY-26/10 JOB 2 X ACCESS TO NATURE PROJECT OFFICERS BE4 ? LOC BRIGHTON & HOVE / HASTINGS PAY 21756 FOR SUSSEX WILDLIFE TRUST DES / BUT 3 year fixed term contract. The county’s leading conservation charity has recently secured funding from the Access to Nature in Sussex project, part of the Changing Spacews programme. Working at grass roots level with urban

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com communities, the project will develop new ways of involving local communities in urban nature conservation. ASK www.sussexwt.org.uk

Royal Mail / CWU Strike Action Yesterday, (Thursday 8/10) CWU announced the results of their ballot of members and as expected it's heavily in favour of strike action. Details of the action will be announced on Monday so at the time of going to press we don't know if, when, where or for how long any action will be. After a hurriedly scrambled staff meeting CJS now has emergency plans ready to be implemented as and when required. CJS will endeavour to ensure that your copies are sent as usual and reach you in good time. However, during any strike action your paper copies of CJS will inevitably be delayed. With an already accumulated mountain of over 5 million items disruption to service is already occurring and it is predicted that even without strike action it could take until Christmas to clear the back log. To ensure you don't miss your CJS there are a few options available: ● You can transfer to web access to avoid this problem completely. ● If you find your copy has not arrived you can contact CJS by email (preferably) or by phone to request the current temporary online access details. The temporary details change each week so you will need to contact us each week a strike occurs. ● Although we would prefer that you accessed copies from the website; for the duration of any strike we can send PDF copies by email, send you a link to download the file or we can send by fax. ● You can put your subscription on hold until the strikes are over. Please remember that this will also affect CJS's incoming post. If your subs are due for renewal we would recommend that you use the webshop or phone to pay by card. What can you do? Please be patient, we do have plans to make sure as many of you as possible receive your copies; we will let you know when they're implemented and we'll try to keep you up to date with events here. We have a dedicated 'Royal Mail' page on the website, at: http://www.countryside-jobs.com/CJS_Stuff/royal_mail.htm or you can simply click the banner on the home page. We'll also update the blog with the latest events. REF 2938-MONTHLY-26/10 JOB SENIOR RANGER BE4 26/10/09 IV 16/11/09 LOC KNETTISHALL HEATH COUNTRY PARK PAY 22730 – 26016 FOR SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL DES / BUT Fixed term for 2 years. Responsible for conserving Knettishall Heath’s habitat, landscape & historic features & managing Suffolk’s largest Country Park as a site for informal recreation. ASK Ref: S/832516AN/CRB. Chat: Jerry Hindle, 01473 264786. Apply: www.suffolkjobsdirect.org 08456 053000. REF 2939-MONTHLY-26/10 JOB PLANNING & LANDSCAPE OFFICER BE4 27/10/09 LOC CRAVEN ARMS PAY 16231 – 17181 FOR SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL DES 22.2 hrs / wk. Take a leading role in securing a sustainable future for the Shropshire Hills AONB. Provide the lead on planning issues for the AONB Partnership as a key part of our small & highly motivated team. Provide input into the development of relevant policy by local planning authorities & others, & lead on consultation responses for selected planning applications on behalf of the partnership, involving liaison with members & the public & on occasions giving evidence at enquiries or hearings. BUT Degree or diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent & proven experience of conservation & sustainable development input into planning policy & development management. Understanding of conservation & planning issues & measures relevant to protected landscapes, & excellent skills of communication & working in partnership with other bodies. ASK Ref: JA89/09. Chat: Phil Holden, 01588 674088. Apply: Shropshire Recruitment & Contracts Team, 03456789012 (24 hrs) [email protected] www.shropshire.gov.uk/jobs REF 2940-DAILY-19/10 JOB LOCAL NATURE RESERVE BE4 19/10/09 LOC WIGAN PAY 19700 + 3% pension contr FOR LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST DES The leading environmental charity in the region. Co-ordinate, support & facilitate community involvement & participation at existing & new Local Nature Reserves in Wigan. Work as part of a team & be involved in leading practical conservation tasks & helping with the community. We offer a friendly & flexible working environment. BUT Dynamic ‘can do’ attitude, experience of conservation project management & the ability to reach out & empower local communities. Proven experience of urban community work, excellent communication skills, knowledge of urban wildlife, particularly wetlands & woodlands, & enthusiasm to involve people through innovative projects. ASK Ref: MC1009. www.lancswt.org.uk REF 2941-DIRECT-26/10 JOB PEOPLE ENGAGEMENT ASSISTANT BE4 23/10/09 IV 03/11/09 LOC NEWPORT, WALES PAY 13000 - 14500 FOR RSPB DES Recruit new RSPB members by offering visitors a positive & memorable experience whilst promoting the Newport Wetlands - our prestigious Env Ed & Visitor Centre & signposting the wider work of the RSPB. Assisting with the management of a team of vols & motivating other staff to support recruitment. BUT Experience in sales or recruitment, excellent communication skills & availability to work some weekends & at occasional off-site events essential. ASK Ref: 1711009 www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies A4 SAE Samantha Imbimbo, RSPB Cymru, Sutherland House, Castlebridge, Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff CF11 9AB. 02920 353 010 REF 2942-DAILY-2/11 JOB CENTRE TUTOR BE4 2/11/09 IV 27/11/09 LOC HORTON KIRBY, DARTFORD, KENT PAY 17162 – 19125 + outer fringe allow 796 FOR WIDEHORIZONS OUTDOOR EDUCATION TRUST DES Maternity Cover. Responsible to the Senior Tutor in Charge for: working with school groups visiting the centre for day visits; assist with pre visit admin & organisation for visiting schools. Contribute to the efficient running of the centre. BUT Proven knowledge in recent developments in outdoor & environmental education; current first aid qualification (or willing to work towards one; able to communicate effectively, to organise & prioritise workload, & to assist with the development of

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com teaching programmes for pupils; experience of working with school groups, preferably in the outdoor environment. ASK www.widehorizons.org.uk [email protected] quoting Centre Tutor HK. REF 2943-DAILY-26/10 JOB BIOLOGICAL RECORDS OFFICER BE4 23/10/09 LOC ROTHERHAM PAY 22221 – 24646 pro rata FOR ROHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL DES Responsible for delivering day to day activities of the Rotherham Biological Records Centre including data collection, verification & management, developing working relationships with local recorders & other regional partners, & working with the Ecology Development Officer & other members of the team to develop the new Local Sites system. BUT Relevant environmental qualification & proven experience of the work of a Biological Records Centre & the application of biological data in site management, planning & development or a similar & relevant sector. Ability to work systematically & with a thorough attention to detail. Experience of the Recorder 6 database & MapInfo GIS an advantage. ASK www.Rotherham.gov.uk/jobs REF 2944-DIRECT-26/10 JOB WORCESTER NEET YOUTH PROJECT OFFICER BE4 28/10/09 IV WB2/11/09 LOC REDDITCH PAY 19038 FOR BTCV DES We have secured funding to work specifically with 16 – 18 year old NEETs. You will work with local agencies to develop a programme of activities to develop the skills & portfolios of young people. Develop partnerships with referral agencies to recruit, support & retain young vols in accordance with the local contract. Take them on practical env / conservation training days that have been organised & lead on activities. BUT Rel qual or experience in env / conservation essential. Experience of working with young people & a genuine empathy towards the disadvantaged. Rel qual in the Youth or Vol Sector, or knowledge gained through experience. 21+ with full driving licence for 2+ years & willing to take a minibus test or in possession of a PCVD1 licence. CRB check. ASK Chat: Tahaira Ali, 07740 899 584 (highly recommended) Apply: www.btcv.org.uk BTCV, BTCV Sedum House, Mallard Way, Potteric Carr, Doncaster DN4 8DB [email protected] 01302 388844.

REF 2945-DAILY-19/10 JOB STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS ADVISER BE4 19/10/09 IV 9/11/09 LOC TELFORD or WORCESTER PAY 23300 – 29536 to 32420 FOR NATURAL ENGLAND DES To achieve our goals we need the support & co-operation of all sorts of people & organisations. Make sure we get it by helping to manage our stakeholder engagement plans & processes. Produce constituency briefs to help us engage with regional political leaders, reviewing Local Strategic Partnership work & also gathering evidence of the positive impact we’ve made. Hard facts & examples could make all the difference when it comes to winning support. BUT Interested in people & used to working in partnerships. Comprehend the big picture: regional agendas, policy, strategy & key stakeholders. Share our aspirations, with a firm grasp of our purpose & strategic direction; drive to get results. ASK Ref: IRC41666. www.naturalengland.org. [email protected] Natural England Recruitment, Shared Services Directorate, nd Room 212, 2 Floor, Foss House, Kings Pool, 1-2 Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PX 0845 603 7262. (email pref). REF BE4

2946-DIRECT-26/10 23/10/09 IV early Nov 09

JOB LOC

PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR RSPB UK HQ, & HENDERSON ISLAND

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com PAY 25000 - 29000 FOR RSPB DES 1 year contract. Leading work to raise the profile & support for a proposed restoration project on Henderson Island (Pitcairn). Main duties incl advocating the value of the project to government & other stakeholders, organising events & producing communications materials. BUT Excellent presentation skills, experience of advocacy work, & high level of motivation & initiative essential for this exciting & challenging role. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies REF 2947-DAILY-19/10 JOB NATURE CONSERVATION OFFICER BE4 19/10/09 IV 23/10/09 LOC WEST LONDON PAY c 24000 FOR GROUNDWORK LONDON DES 1 year fixed term. To implement practical projects as part of our nature conservation programme. Work on some exciting programmes that encourage the local community to take an active role in the conservation of local habitats & species. BUT Skilled & motivated; focus, initiative & the inspirational ability to engage & enthuse residents & volunteers; knowledge of urban biodiversity & practical nature conservation techniques. CRB check. ASK Further info: Paul Clay, 020 8743 3040 [email protected] App pack: www.groundwork-london.org.uk/jobs Zena Edwards, 020 7922 1230 [email protected] REF 2948-DIRECT-2/11 JOB ADMINISTRATOR BE4 31/10/09 IV 10/11/09 LOC RSPB STRUMPSHAW FEN PAY 13000 - 15000 pro rata FOR RSPB DES 4 days per week. Manage all admin & finance systems & provide support to the three Broads Area Team reserves & the North Denes seasonal little tern protection project. Currently the admin functions are managed separately at a site level & one of your key roles will be to organise the transition to a more centralised system. Upkeep of office & visitor reception, incl managing contractors to clean & maintain structures, maintaining stocks of supplies (both visitor & reserve admin consumables) will be another key function. BUT Essential skills are RSA 2 typing, at least GCSE/O level in maths & English, 2+ years experience in office administration & experience working with financial tracking systems & procedures. Ability to use MS Office software, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel & Powerpoint. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies REF 2949-DIRECT-9/11 JOB MERLIN DATA MANAGER BE4 6/11/09 IV 17/11/09 LOC RSPB UK HEADQUARTERS, BEDFORDSHIRE PAY 21000 – 24000 FOR RSPB DES Lead a small team improving, maintaining & sharing conservation data, alongside developing the systems & processes that create them. Form an integral part of our enthusiastic & forward-looking team. BUT Strong interest in natural history & experience of working with conservation data. Rel degree in biology/ecology/geography or equiv experience, A great eye for detail & a passion for conservation. Familiarity with databases & an aptitude for GIS advantageous. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies A4 SAE Liz Hoffmann, Data Unit Coordinator, CDMU, RSPB UKHQ, The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire, England, SG19 2DL 01767 693149 [email protected] REF 2950/1-DIRECT-2/11 LOC NETTLECOMBE COURT, EXMOOR BE4 2/11/09 (noon) IV 16/11/09 FOR FIELD STUDIES COUNCIL JOB PAY DES Trainee Tutor 10734 11 months, residential. To be trained in the skills needed to become an effective educator outside the classroom. BUT First Aid Cert desirable. Experience of working with children & / or informally with groups & experience of fieldwork essential. Good communication, IT & report writing skills. Tutor 16446 – 18767 Plan & deliver out-of-classroom learning experiences to a wide ranging audience of formal & informal educational groups incl: specification-led programmes at Key Stage 4 & A / AS level in biology & geography; KS 2 cross-curricular env programmes; KS 3 env, conservation & adventurous activities; informal leisure-learning programmes for adult & family groups; supporting other courses e.g. university groups, PGCE etc.; BUT 1yrs+ experience of teaching incl leading learning activities outdoors; current knowledge of the National Curriculum & Specifications; enthusiasm for the outdoors & your subject. Both: Degree in geography or closely allied discipline; communication skills. Enhanced CRB Disclosure. ASK Chat: Mark Ward, 01984 640320. Apply: www.field-studies-council.org REF 2952-DAILY-26/10 JOB BIODIVERSITY INDICATOR OFFICER BE4 23/10/09 LOC TROWBRIDGE PAY 21306 – 23473 FOR WILTSHIRE COUNCIL DES Working with our Strategic Landscape team, protect & enhance Wiltshire’s wildlife by helping ensure the county-wide network of County Wildlife Sites are positively managed. Working with statutory agencies, other organisations i.e. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, & landowners, ensure we meet our targets relating to National Indicator 197 (the number of local sites in positive management). BUT Committed, confident & enthusiastic; educated to degree level or equivalent in ecology, countryside management or simiar; 1+ year’s experience in ecology, nature conservation or related work. Very good ecological survey skills, particularly botanical; good knowledge of habitat management, natural history & general countryside management. Working knowledge of National Vegetation Classification (NVC) a distinct advantage. Excellent communication skills, good IT skills & full clean driving licence. ASK Ref: EDPH09/83. Chat: Garry King, Team Leader Environment, 01225 713232 [email protected] Apply: (online pref) www.wiltshire.gov.uk/jobs Wiltshire County Council, The Recruitment Team, County Hall, Trowbridge BA14 8JN 01225 713295 (24 hours). REF 2953-DAILY-19/10 JOB LANDSCAPE REGENERATION MANAGER BE4 16/10/09 LOC WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON SE1 PAY 41285 + benefits FOR PEABODY HOUSING DES Working in our Asset Management team, effectively drive the landscape service in providing landscaped estates & gardens, & raise the quality & profile of this work to benefit our residents. Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day service, providing an expert resource for customers, & developing partners & projects to further Peabody’s aspirations for landscape. BUT Skilled landscape person with experience of working in social housing & / or community groups & green space

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com management. Experience of contract & budget management & of managing staff. Relevant degree or similar or significant horticultural & / or green space management experience. Ability to take a strategic approach to open space matters & to build relationships with key external organisations. ASK Further info: Louise Birch, 0121 7020722. Apply: https://www.peabody.org.uk/working-for-peabody/vacancies.aspx REF 2954/5-DAILY-19/10 LOC EASTBROOKEND COUNTRY PARK, LONDON BE4 16/10/09 IV wb2/11/09 FOR LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING & DAGENHAM JOB (REF) PAY DES Senior Parks & Countryside Ranger (Community) (ACS358) 29601 – 31761 Responsible for the management & development of our community engagement programme including: countryside / park events & activities; environmental & arts education; Park Friends groups; community consultation; play development. Manage a dedicated community team of 6 to achieve our long term goals. BUT Able to engage with, enthuse & motivate all sectors of the community to visit & get involved in the parks & open spaces of the borough. Ideally appropriate HND / NVQ or degree (i.e. Countryside Management, Youth & Community Work, Play or equivalent) & relevant experience or significant experience of countryside management. Ranger Services Manager (ACS359) 36306 – 38961 To join the parks & Commissioning Group & help deliver excellent public services worthy of a four-star Local Authority. Provide leadership, manage & monitor performance & motivate all sectors of the community to visit & engage with the parks & open spaces of the borough. Manage a team of 11 staff through direct line management of 3 Senior Rangers. BUT Ideally appropriate HND / NVQ or degree (i.e. Countryside Management, Youth & Community Work, Play or equivalent) & relevant experience or significant experience of countryside & / or ranger service management. Commitment to excellent public services. Both: Talented individual with a range of skills, & experience, knowledge, hard-work, diligence, honesty & flexibility. Will involve travel within the borough. CRB check. ASK https://online.lbbd.gov.uk/jobs/ REF 2956-DIRECT-19/10 JOB COMMUNITY PROJECTS ORGANISER: AONB 50th Anniversary BE4 21/10/09 IV 27/10/09 LOC TOTNES PAY 19427 – 21306 FOR SOUTH DEVON AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY DES Temp contract up to 18 months, job share welcome. Work with the AONB team on a wide range of community projects to celebrate what is special about the area & record how it has changed over the last 50 years. Activities will incl local history, art, photography, recording, walks, talks, events, exhibitions, env projects & campaigns. BUT Effective organiser with experience of community engagement & landscape or local history projects. Good communication skills & genuine interest in the local area & its distinctive heritage essential. ASK www.southams.gov.uk Personnel Services, South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE 01803 861234 or 01803 861444 (24 hrs) [email protected] UK researchers fly south to investigate summer migrant declines The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) and the RSPB, have joined forces to mount the largest research project of its type to understand more about our birds that spend the winter south of the Sahara desert. Some of the greatest declines of birds in the UK are among those species, including the cuckoo, turtle dove, nightingale and wood warbler, which spend the summer in Europe but winter in Africa. Recent figures suggest that more than 40 per cent of all migratory species passing between Europe and Africa have declined in the last three decades. Alarmingly, one in 10 of these are considered to be of global conservation concern. The project will involve researchers monitoring birds along a corridor stretching from Ghana’s Atlantic coast to northern Burkina Faso, spanning a range of habitats from coastal rainforest to the edge of the Sahara desert. Of 105 widespread countryside birds in the UK, eight out of twelve of those declining most rapidly since the mid 1990s are summer migrants. According to the latest bird population estimates, published in the 2008 Breeding Bird Survey, the following summer migrants are suffering the greatest population declines between 1995 and 2007: turtle dove,-66 per cent; wood warbler,-60 per cent; pied flycatcher, -51 per cent; yellow wagtail, -49 per cent; whinchat, -43 per cent; nightingale, -41 per cent; spotted flycatcher, -38 per cent; and cuckoo, -37 per cent. The team of researchers will be counting and ringing birds at several ‘points’ in both Ghana and Burkina Faso, across a breadth of habitats, from dense tropical rainforest to semi-desert. By recording birds at these points several times during the year, researchers hope to build up a detailed picture of the movements and habitat preferences of European migratory birds wintering in Africa. The conditions for fieldwork will be extreme, especially in the semi-desert areas where temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius in the shade. High humidity, elephants and malaria-carrying mosquitoes are some of the other hazards faced by field workers. The UK project partners are the RSPB and the British Trust for Ornithology. In Africa they will be joined by the Ghana Wildlife Society and Naturama, the BirdLife International partners in Ghana and Burkina Faso. Also involved will be Dansk Ornitologisk Forening (DOF), the BirdLife Partner in Denmark, who are currently looking to establish a permanent operational base in Ghana, and Vogelbescherming Nederland (VBN), who are the supporting partner of Naturama. The Sussex Ornithological Society has provided £5000 towards the project, and Porzana Ltd, a supplier and manufacturer of bird rings, have donated the rings. BTO 9/10/09

Voluntary Opportunities, all current volunteer adverts are available online: REF VOL-DIRECT-28/12 JOB PRACTICAL CONSERVATION VOLUNTARY OFFICER BE4 31/12/09 LOC YORK PAY Appropriate training FOR BTCV DES We are a popular & busy project that depends on our VO team to help deliver our practical conservation activities, lead our vol group & promote our work to others. Excellent choice for anyone contemplating a career working in the env. All vols will be involved in delivering env conservation tasks such as pond creation, meadow management & hedgelaying. Specific duties depend on the current team. In return we will help you develop important skills to increase your employability. Gain experience in practical conservation, wildlife & cside skills, organisational & publicity skills, project liaison etc. You will get help with benefit claims, career choices & preparation of job applications. We have a particularly good record of seeing vols

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com into employment. BUT Pref 21+ years old with full driving licence help for 2 years. No prior experience necessary, just an enthusiasm & commitment to env & conservation issues ASK Ruth Cantrell, 01904 644300 [email protected] REF VOL-DIRECT-19/10 JOB VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR (HABITAT HEROES PROJECT) BE4 19/10/09 IV 23/10/09 LOC WEST LONDON PAY Travel expenses FOR GROUNDWORK LONDON DES Assist with delivery of an exciting & engaging nature conservation project. You will be involved in the delivery of practical work to conserve & enhance the biodiversity of 2 inner London parks & enable local people to get involved in the conservation of locally threatened species. Fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on practical experience & develop your skills & knowledge of nature conservation & the natural environment. BUT Interest in nature conservation & ability to engage residents & inspire vols. ASK Further info: Paul Clay, 020 8743 3040 [email protected] App pack: www.groundwork-london.org.uk/jobs Zena Edwards, 020 7922 1230 [email protected] REF VOL-DIRECT-2/11 JOB 2 x YOUTH VOLUNTEER OFFICERS (VO) BE4 ? LOC PLYMOUTH, DEVON PAY 0* FOR BTCV DEVON DES To assist staff in the delivery of our entry to employment programme. This provides work experience & training to young people aged 14 – 19 in env conservation to help them progress onto positive outcomes such as further education, training or employment. *You’ll get practical conservation work experience as well as a grounding in leading, supervising & training young people. We also offer significant free training incl an NVQ in env conservation. BUT Confident, outgoing & relish the challenge of working with teenagers. 21+ & pref able to commit to several months placement. Driving licence desirable but not essential. ASK 01209 610610 [email protected]

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Either complete the bright yellow page and send it back to us or log onto the website and complete the survey online, the page address is http://www.countryside-jobs.com/Survey/subs_survey_2009.htm. REF VOL-DIRECT-9/11 JOB V VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES BE4 11/11/09 IV 30/11/09 LOC SKELTON GRANGE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTRE, SOUTH LEEDS PAY £75 / wk living allowance & training* FOR BTCV SKELTON GRANGE DES Four 6 month vol opportunities starting early Jan 10 for young people aged 16 – 25 with a passion for the env. You’ll spend your time learning how to teach kids about the world around them, as well as trying your hand at a variety of practical conservation skills & activities. All vols are given full training to become involved ini delivering educational activities to schoolchildren, & have the opportunity to get involved in all areas of our work. NVQ Level 2 in Env Conservation. BUT Commitment & enthusiasm, interest in working with children; aged 16 – 25. BTCV is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people & expects staff & vols to share this commitment. ASK http://www.skeltongrange.org.uk/v_volunteering.html Any questions, or cannot download app form: Liz, 0113 2430815 [email protected] REF VOL-DIRECT-OK4 JOB CONSERVATION WORKER BE4 ? LOC Lanarkshire, Lothians, Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Fife, Borders, Tayside, Aberdeenshire & Inverness PAY £203 per week FOR SCOTTISH WILDLIFE TRUST DES These are Future Jobs Fund Posts. Eligibility must be checked with your local jobcentre prior to applying. Undertake practical work on our wildlife reserves! We have 100 Future Jobs Fund jobs available throughout Scotland. Jobs are 35 hours per week for 26 weeks. BUT Must be in receipt of JSA for between 39-50 weeks & aged 18 -24. ASK Peter Gilbert, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Cramond House, 3 Kirk Cramond, Edinburgh. EH4 6HZ. 0131 3124732 (Direct Line) [email protected] www.swt.org.uk REF VOL-DIRECT-OK4 JOB VOLUNTEERS BE4 N/A LOC CARLTON MARSHES EDUCATION CENTRE, LOWESTOFT PAY 0 FOR SUFFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST DES / BUT Vols are an essential part of the centre & the running of its exciting programme of activities. We are especially on the lookout for people who would be interested in helping with our programme of education activities, which varies from scientific studies of water creatures to arts & crafts, & those who are interested in admin work & publicity. Also based at the centre is the Youth Outdoor Experience project which aims to involve 11-18 year olds in outdoor activities & is also looking for vols. Getting involved will be a real chance to become part of a strong vol team & make a difference to young people’s

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com experience of visiting Carlton Marshes. ASK www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org or for details of our vol day when you can come along & meet staff & chat: 01473 890089 [email protected] REF VOL-DIRECT-OK4 JOB VOLUNTEERS BE4 N/A LOC LONDON PAY 0* FOR LONDON & WEST MIDDLESEX NATIONAL TRUST VOLUNTEERS DES / BUT Based in the London area but with members all around the country, we run work parties at weekends either from Fri eve to Sun lunchtime staying at NT Basecamps (used by NT working holidays) in the S & E but also occasionally further away, incl the W country & Derbyshire & Yorkshire; or day tasks on Sundays, usually at NT properties around the London area that are more readily accessible by public transport. We run at least 1 event each weekend. Tasks incl scrub clearance, esp rhododendrons, step & path building, pond management & other general site maintenance work on NT properties. *We normally charge £8 for a weekend which covers 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches & an evening meal. ASK www.lwmntv.org.uk REF VOL-DIRECT-OK4 JOB RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEERS BE4 OK LOC VARIOUS UK PAY NO FOR RSPB DES Long term placements (6 months) ideal for experience/training for a career in conservation. Self-catering accommodation provided. BUT Special skills /bird id not required for most opportunities, but a genuine interest in & enthusiasm for birds & wildlife conservation essential. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/volunteering/residential 01767 680551 [email protected] REF VOL-DIRECT-OK4 JOB VOLUNTEER OFFICER BE4 ? LOC LEEDS PAY 0 FOR BTCV SKELTON PROJECT DES / BUT Popular & busy project that depends on our Vol Officer team to help deliver our ed activities, manage our wildlife area & promote our work to others. We have regular vacancies, full & part time. Excellent choice for anyone contemplating a career working with children & / or the env. All vols will be involved in delivering env education activities for school & community groups & some site management. Specific duties depend on the current team. Please feel free to contact the project staff to discuss the current situation. Extensive training is provided to help you develop important skills & increase your employability. Gain experience in practical conservation, wildlife & cside skills, organisational & publicity skills, project liaison etc. You will get help with career choices & preparation of job applications. We have a particularly good record of seeing Volunteers into employment. ASK Liz Sargeant, 0113 2430815 [email protected] REF VOL-DIRECT-28/12 LOC SOUTH TYNESIDE & NEWCASTLE BE4 15/1/10 FOR GROUNDWORK SOUTH TYNESIDE & NEWCASTLE We are offering vol opportunities for young people aged 16-25 with a passion for the env & the outdoors. With the generous support of National Grid & V you could spend 6 months gaining invaluable experience with an env charity. You will be required to undertake an accreditation such as Platinum Level Youth Achievement Award, First Aid Cert or NVQ in Community Development. Out of pocket living & travel experiences paid to £80 per week. There re 6 30 hr / wk vol opportunities available: JOB DES 1. Education Team – gain valuable experience in delivering env education activities to a variety of age groups. Opportunity to assist with the development & delivery of Forest School, Green Start, public events & family learning sessions. Gain valuable practical site management & species survey skills & assist with production of promotional materials. 2. Education Team – the team are due to move back into a new zero carbon footprint log cabin at West Boldon in the Winter. In re-launching ourselves we would like to promote the Env Education Centre not just as an educational resource for school groups but as a resource everyone in the community can access & gain some enjoyment from. This will provide opportunities for Business / Marketing students to lead with the design & implementation of a Business & Marketing plan for the new Centre. 3. Green Gym & Walking your Way to Health Team – assist with sessions aimed at increasing the physical activity of the residents & improving the local env of South Tyneside. Opportunity to assist with the development & delivery of Green Exercise courses incl the production of promotional materials to raise awareness of the programme across the Borough. 4. Waste Team – opportunity to assist with the development & delivery of sustainable education to visiting groups & as outreach sessions in schools. You will also be able to become involved in the development & delivery of family learning sessions to the local community. 5. Land Team – gain valuable experience in project development, landscape design or project management or you could choose to work outside in a practical env using a range of skills that help to deliver many of our public & private landscape projects. 6. Youth Team – who provide positive activities for young people at times when they may become involved in antisocial behaviour. This opportunity will incl regular evening & weekend work & results in imaginative & rewarding project work with individuals & groups. BUT Desirable skills: experience of working with young people & adults from a cross section of the community, passionate about the env with an interest in current env issues & healthy lifestyles, the ability to work to a high standard, an enthusiastic & amenable personality, computer literate & good presentation skills. ASK Sarah Dinning, Education Co-ordinator, Groundwork South Tyneside & Newcastle, 0191 428 1144 [email protected]

Conservation Holidays, short period volunteer work where you cover the basic cost (food, accom etc.):  REF HOL-DIRECT-2/11 TITLE Marine Conservation or Wildlife Expedition Member DATE Rolling admissions. Start dates 8 x per year BASE VARIOUS, WORLDWIDE COST ? WITH GLOBAL VISION INTERNATIONAL (GVI) DES GVI Expeditions take vols to work on Marine Conservation, Wildlife & Community Development projects in some of the most dramatic & remote locations on Earth. All expeditions contain hands-on multi-focused opportunities, in-depth training programmes & various adventure & cultural side trips & activities. GVI’s Marine Expeditions are based in the Mexican Caribbean, the Seychelles islands in the Indian Ocean & on the Kenyan Coast in East Africa. Wildlife Expeditions are based in

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CJS Jobs Digest, (a review of adverts from other sources, published during the past week): REF 2957-WSNH-26/10 JOB POLICY & ADVICE OFFICER - Rural Development Project Officer BE4 23/10/09 IV 13/11/09 LOC INVERNESS other locations considered PAY 23253 FOR SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE DES Play a significant role in demonstrating how natural heritage can be used to deliver sustainable economic growth in rural areas. BUT Proven track record of managing & delivering rural development projects, with particular focus on tourism & food / drink projects; experience of working in partnership with local communities, government agencies & NGOs; understanding of Scotland’s rural policies & communities & of how the natural heritage can contribute to sustainable rural development; working knowledge of MS word & excel. Degree or equiv desirable. ASK Ref: 054-026. www.snhjobs.co.uk/ Technical info: Claudia Rowse, Policy & Advice Manager – Rural Development, [email protected] 01463 725319 Apply: Nikki Hossack, HR Services, Scottish Natural Heritage, Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness IV3 8NW 01463 725182 [email protected] REF 2958-WFC-19/10 JOB APPRENTICE FOREST CRAFTSPERSON BE4 16/10/09 LOC Inverness, Ross & Skye Forest District, SMITHTON PAY 13697 FOR FORESTRY COMMISSION DES 2 years fixed term, extension or permanency possible. Undertake forest management operations to maintain & enhance the estate. Undertake measurement of trees & provide a service to local communities & the general public through our recreation delivery programmes. BUT Ideally, 2 Standard Grades (1-3 passes) or equiv incl maths & English & good working knowledge of MS Office. Genuine interest in a forestry career. Full driving licence or obtain one within 6 months. ASK Ref: HR09/99. www.forestry.gov.uk Donna MacPherson, HR Operations, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT [email protected] REF 2959-WENVA-19/10 JOB ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT TEAM LEADER BE4 19/10/09 LOC WALLINGFORD PAY 30723 FOR ENVIRONMENT AGENCY DES / BUT Lead, direct & motivate a team to provide integrated env management within a defined geographical area covering regulation, env promotion, incident response & investigation to achieve sustainable env improvements. ASK Ref: IRC43606/THM. http://powered.jobsgopublic.com/environment-agency/jobs 0845 6012233. REF 2960-WENVA-26/10 JOB WATERWAY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER BE4 23/10/09 LOC READING PAY 24287 FOR ENVIRONMENT AGENCY DES Help us encourage more people to use & enjoy the River Thames, taking on a wide range of duties from collecting & maintaining data to co-ordinating membership of our marketing partnership. Lead on projects to develop the Thames for leisure & tourism. BUT Admin & organisational skills; knowledge of writing & publishing to the web; excellent IT skills. Background in external funding, advertising or sponsorship useful. Communication & partnership building skills. ASK Ref: IRC43558/THM. http://powered.jobsgopublic.com/environment-agency/jobs 0845 6012233. REF 2961-GUARDIAN-26/10 JOB ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGER BE4 22/10/09 LOC SWINDON PAY 24000 – 34000 FOR WATERWISE DES 1 year contract, possible extension. Waterwise, WWF & Thames Water are working with residents & business in Swindon to save water through behavioural change campaigning & installation of water saving products. Part of the national programme ‘Rivers on the Edge’. Manage the project, engage stakeholders, evaluate & disseminate results. BUT Motivate, experience Project Manager. ASK www.waterwise.org.uk 0207 344 1885. REF 2962-TELEGRAPH-26/10 JOB TREE & WOODLAND OFFICER BE4 ? LOC LANCASHIRE PAY 22221 – 23708 FOR WYRE BOROUGH COUNCIL DES To join the Green Spaces Team to manage our tree stock, commission tree maintenance services, develop strategies & provide advice on tree protection issues. BUT Familiar with rel legislation relating to TPOs, high hedges & trees within conservation areas. Excellent customer care & sound planning & organisational skills. Completed recognised course of study in arb; rel practical experience in arb incl carrying out tree inspections & recording results. ASK Chat: Mark Billington, Parks & Open Spaces Manager, 01253 887456. Apply: www.wyrebc.gov.uk REF 2963-FORESTRYJ-26/10 JOB FORESTER BE4 ? LOC ARDMARNOCH PAY YES + cottage & utilities FOR ARDMARNOCH ESTATE DES Continue with the re-development of an 85 acre policy woodland & arboretum. Duties to incl rhododendron & scrub clearing via cutting, burning & spraying; bracken control; replanting of trees & shrubs; removal of fallen timber & felling of poor or dead trees. BUT Self-motivated & able to work in a team; Chainsaw & chemical spraying experience & certs essential. ASK www.ardmarnoch.co.uk Apply: [email protected] REF BE4 PAY

2964-WENVA-19/10 16/10/09 24287

JOB LOC FOR

CATCHMENT CO-ORDINATOR BEDFORD ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com DES / BUT Contract position. A Strategic partnership has been formed between Natural England & the Env Agency in the River Ouse catchment to provide a programme of events, services & advice to farmers & land managers to reduce diffuse water pollution from agriculture. Your role is to work with colleagues to draw up an action plan to identify & target appropriate advisory work & address priority issues; hold an event to launch & publicise the partnership; carry out & co-ordinate one-toone farm visits & group events to encourage changes in management practices. ASK Ref: IRC43503/ANG. http://powered.jobsgopublic.com/environment-agency/jobs 0845 601 2233 REF 2965-FORESTRYJ-26/10 JOB FORESTER / GROUNDSMAN BE4 ? LOC EAST LOTHAIN ESTATE PAY YES + accom FOR WHITTINGEHAME FARM COMPANY DES Initially part time. Would suit individual / couple with own horse – equine facilities available. BUT Rel forestry quals & capable of working unsupervised. Experience with horses / stock an advantage. ASK Apply in writing to Estate Office, Whittingehame Farm Company, Redcliff, Whittingehame, Haddington, East Lothian EH41 4QA [email protected] REF VOL-BELFASTTELE-26/10 JOB CHAIRMAN of the NORTHERN IRELAND COMMITEE BE4 ? LOC NORTHERN IRELAND PAY Expenses FOR THE NATIONAL TRUST DES / BUT Initial term of 3 years with potential for the term to be renewed twice. Applicant will need to have sufficient time to care for the historic heritage, landscape & cside of Northern Ireland incl Giant's Causeway, Castle Coole, Mount Stewart & Divis Mountain. ASK 01793 817416 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gov-vacancies REF 2966-SCOTSMAN-26/10 JOB OUTDOOR ACCESS OFFICER BE4 26/10/09 noon LOC BREWERY PARK, HADDINGTON PAY 27738 – 31297 pro rata FOR EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL DES / BUT Temporary until 31/10/10 ASK Ref: 9090CMS-CJS www.eastlothian.gov.uk 01620 827825 (24hrs) Human Resources, John Muir house, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3HA REF 2967-PRESS&JOURNAL-26/10 JOB PROJECT OFFICER, GREAT GLEN CANOE TRAIL BE4 23/10/09 LOC INVERNESS PAY 20000 FOR BRITISH WATERWAYS DES Be a driving force behind an exciting new project helping to create a 100km canoe trail along the Caledonian Canal & associated lochs, from Fort William to Inverness. BUT Experienced project manager with a successful track record of delivering infrastructure contracts. ASK Ref: 95/09-CJS www.britishwaterways.co.uk REF 2968-TES-26/10 JOB COUNTRYSIDE & ENVIRONMENT LECTURER (0.6) BE4 23/10/09 noon LOC BURNLEY PAY Up to 30000 pro rata FOR BURNLEY COLLEGE DES / BUT Part time ASK Human Resources 01282 733194 www.burnley.ac.uk REF 2969-FARMERSWEEKLY-26/10 JOB FIELD OFFICERS BE4 23/10/09 LOC NORTH & SOUTH ENGLAND PAY Up to 25000 FOR RARE BREEDS SURVIVAL TRUST DES Home-based. Reporting to the Executive chairman, represent the RBST by networking with Regional groups, Breed Societies, RBST Approved conservation Farm Parks, Agricultural & all other appropriate orgs. Develop the technical programme & provide support & advice to the Executive, council, RBST members & the public. BUT Possess a wide range of personal communication skills. Pref have a degree in Agriculture or Biological sciences, good understanding of farm animal genetics with practical experience of working with farm livestock. ASK www.rbst.org.uk Post or email CV with letter to: the Executive Chairman, Rare Breeds Survival Trust, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LG [email protected] REF 2970-TES-26/10 JOB DEVELOPMENT OFFICER BE4 23/10/09 LOC GLASGOW or DUNDEE PAY YES FOR LEARNING & TEACHING SCOTLAND DES Secondment basis for up to 12 months (Fixed term contracts may be considered) Promote outdoor learning as a key approach in delivering Curriculum for Excellence through Scotland's National Parks. Work nationally & locally to deliver tangible outcomes for all partners by linking, developing & delivering local authority action plans with national developments. BUT Degree or equiv. Significant experience of working in a range of outdoor learning contexts. Thorough understanding of current issues in outdoor learning practice. ASK www.ltscotalnd.org.uk/aboutlts.workforus/vacancies Fiona Deighan 0141 282 5179 [email protected] This Edition: 9 sides, 58 new paid jobs, (44 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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