Cjs Weekly, 24 August 2009 Edition

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REF 2565-DIRECT-31/8 JOB PARNWELL PRIDE PROJECT OFFICER BE4 27/8/09 IV 7/9/09 LOC PETERBOROUGH PAY 18780 FOR BTCV DES To inspire & support local residents to work together to make significant env improvements on shared space in this estate incl the enhancement of Parnwell Park. BUT Experience of living or working with disadvantaged or isolated communities, leading community groups & implementing practical projects. Good communication & time management skills, organised & understand the needs of local communities. CRB check. ASK Ref: PPPO. www.btcv.org.uk BTCV Personnel Dept, BTCV Sedum House, Mallard Way, Potteric Carr, Doncaster DN4 8DB [email protected] 01302 388844. REF 2566-DAILY-21/9 JOB CONSERVATION OFFICER BE4 18/9/09 LOC ISLE OF MAN PAY 22000 – 25000 FOR MANX BIRDLIFE DES Play a key role in the development of the charity & have the ability to demonstrate a high level of motivation & drive. Report to board of Directors. Lead the charity from a 'research led' organisation to a long term conservation body. BUT Degree in appropriate env science, experience in line management of staff & 2+yrs management experience in working for a nature conservation organisation. Post will offered for an initial one year subject to the charity obtaining a Work Permit. ASK Further details: [email protected] 01624 861130 Apply: Letter with CV to Chris Sharpe, Director, Manx Birdlife 35 New Road, Laxey Isle of Man IM4 7BG REF 2567-DAILY-28/9 JOB RIVER RESTORATION STAFF BE4 30/9/09 LOC SALISBURY but operating nationally, principally Southern England PAY 12000 FOR CAIN BIO-ENGINEERING LTD DES Initial 3 month contract, starting asap. We employ a team of skilled ‘river menders’, & with 20+ years’ experience, we provide specialist design & construction services for the aquatic environment ranging from habitat enhancement to antierosion & flood defence. Jobs will be physically demanding, working outdoors in all weathers & includes: working in waders / life jackets; pounding in posts by hand; using sledge-hammer & other hand tools; weaving coppiced hazel; installing a variety of geo-textiles; maintenance of vehicles, equipment & premises; planting marginal species. May be required to stay away 4 nights a week (expenses paid). Ideal opportunity for anyone interested in environmental work. BUT Physically fit; experience of physical work preferred; swimming ability & full driving licence essential; interest & experience in environmental work preferred; good positive attitude; ability to work either in a team or unsupervised; self-motivated; good interpersonal skills. ASK www.cainbioengineering.co.uk 01722 782999.   Key: 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 apply. Contact ONLY the person, number or address given & if an SAE is required double check you use the correct stamps.

  REF 2568-DAILY-7/9 JOB EDUCATION OFFICER BE4 3/9/09 LOC GARWNANT PAY 18281 + benefits FOR FORESTRY COMMISSION WALES DES To provide an integrated Education Service to Merthyr & Rhondda Cynon Taf area including leading woodland visits, developing local partnerships, managing small projects & raising awareness of the use of woodlands for learning. Benefits include a Civil Service Pension or stakeholder pension scheme, 25 days annual leave & flexible working options. BUT Experience of working with children or other groups preferably outdoors & managing related H&S issues. Experience working with others to manage small-scale projects. Teaching or youth work qualification & / or forestry related degree or relevant experience. Working knowledge of MS Office. Ability to speak Welsh desirable. Enhanced CRB Disclosure. ASK Ref: HR09/81. www.forestry.gov.uk/vacancies Stephen Stafford, HR Operations, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com REF 2569-DAILY-7/9 JOB COMMUNITY PROJECTS OFFICER BE4 9/9/09 5pm IV 22/9/09 LOC BROCKHOLES NATURE RESERVE, PRESTON PAY 19700* FOR The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & N. Merseyside DES *+ 3% Optional Contrib Pension. We need an enthusiastic officer to help reach out to local communities with the delivery of 'Blooming Brilliant'. Responsible for co-ordinating community activities, empowering local residents & helping them to install a sense of pride in their neighbourhoods through work towards the Britain in Bloom awards. BUT You will need a dynamic, 'can do' attitude, an awareness of the natural world & experience of empowering local residents effectively. ASK www.lancswt.org.uk Completed applications to: Kay Hempson, HR Manager [email protected] No agencies – CV's not considered. REF 2570-DAILY-7/9 JOB SUSTAINABLE LEARNING MANAGER BE4 4/9/09 IV 23/9/09 LOC INVICTA HOUSE, MAIDSTONE PAY 30219 – 35724 FOR KENT COUNTY COUNCIL DES Kent Country Parks owns or manages 22 parks, & in partnership with National Grid, runs Canterbury Environmental Education Centre. New & exciting role to develop & drive our sustainable learning strategy & help tap into the huge potential to increase & enhance our current offer to schools & the wider community. Supported by a team of Education Rangers, you will also have overall responsibility for the delivery of both formal & informal learning across some of our key parks, & the Canterbury Environmental Education Centre. BUT Passionate about the environment; extensive background in sustainable learning ; excellent business skills, preferably through running an environmental education centre on limited resources. Enhanced CRB Disclosure. ASK Ref: EHW/09/0033. www.kent.gov.uk [email protected] 08458 247904. REF 2571-DIRECT-14/9 JOB COMMUNITIES POLICY MANAGER BE4 10/9/09 (noon) LOC BAKEWELL PAY 28947 – 31439 FOR PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY DES To be the professional lead for promoting understanding about the National Park to a wide range of audiences. Also play a major role in policies for people & communities – helping to shape our approach to engagement, interpretation, volunteering, tourism, reaching under-represented groups & much more. Develop plans & work with partners, formulate funding bids & joint delivery approaches, to deliver real change. Manage a small team as well as influencing across the organisation & beyond. We can offer a great place to work, an enviable work life balance philosophy & local government (final salary) pension scheme. Car allowance & a flexible working hours scheme available & open to job share. BUT Educated to degree level; understanding of the issues faced in a National Park, experience of policy & strategy development (including community strategies); good understanding of communication, consultation & learning practices. CRB check. ASK www.peakdistrict.gov.uk [email protected] 01629 816361. REF 2572-DAILY-31/8 JOB GIS TECHNICIAN BE4 31/8/09 LOC SCOTTISH LOWLANDS FOREST DISTRICT, CARLUKE PAY 18281 FOR FORESTRY COMMISSION SCOTLAND DES Provide business implementation, technical & environmental support to Forester GIS users. This will involve maintaining & creating datasets, assisting with the Forest Design Plan process & preparing maps. BUT Proven GIS skills & awareness of how this system integrates with forest planning. Full UK driving licence essential. Ability to work with databases & to manage data systems an advantage. ASK Ref: HR09/82. www.forestry.gov.uk/vacancies Jillian Buchan, HR Operations, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT REF 2573-DIRECT-7/9 JOB RECORDS CENTRE OFFICER BE4 4/9/09 IV 24/9/09 LOC EXETER, DEVON PAY 19401 + 5% pension contr FOR DEVON WILDLIFE TRUST / DEVON BIODIVERSITY RECORDS CENTRE DES To work on the County Wildlife Site Project. BUT Degree or professional qual in ecology or related field. Excellent botany skills, with demonstrable competence in vascular plant identification & an understanding of habitat classification methods. ASK 01392 279244 [email protected] REF 2574-DIRECT-7/9 JOB CONSERVATION GRAZING ASSISTANT BE4 7/9/09 IV 25/9/09 LOC BICKLEY, MALPAS, CHESHIRE PAY 12000 FOR CHESHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST DES Initial 3 year contract, possible extension subject to funding. Exciting opportunity to join our Estates & Land Management Team assisting the delivery of our conservation grazing programme, part of a team developing the Gowry & Mersey Washlands Living Landscape by using conservation grazing to help restore wetland habitats. Work closely with the Conservation Grazing Officer managing our herd of traditional livestock to achieve the best possible outcomes for biodiversity. You will be encouraged to gain rel quals & a wide range of practical experience. Involves using a company vehicle to travel to conservation grazing sites. Occasional weekend & weekend working. BUT Ideally some experience of working or volunteering with livestock in an agricultural or conservation setting, but full training given for the right candidate. Good interpersonal skills& able to work well in a small team. Driving licence desirable but not essential. ASK [email protected] 01948 820728 www.cheshirewildlifetrust.co.uk REF 2575-DIRECT-21/9 JOB DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT BE4 17/9/09 IV 24 or 25/9/09 LOC HOLLYBUSH CONSERVATION CENTRE, LEEDS PAY 17350 – 25781 pro rata FOR BTCV DES 14 hrs per week, possibility of increased hours. Do you have the commitment to the creation of fulfilling environmental opportunities for disadvantaged people? Can you think creatively, write concise engaging prose & have a head for finance & statistics? Support the west Yorkshire Manager to develop funding bids for new & existing programmes at Hollybush. Collate financial & statistical records on specific programmes for funders & BTCV management. BUT Motivated & able to, at times, work to tight deadlines. Subject to enhanced CRB check. Full BTCV application form required, No CVs.

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REF 2576-DIRECT-31/8 JOB FOREST EDUCATION INITIATIVE – DEVELOPMENT OFFICER BE4 31/8/09 IV 17/9/09 LOC CRAIBSTONE ESTATE, ABERDEEN PAY 21966 pro rata + benefits FOR FORESTRY COMMISSION SCOTLAND DES Short term temp (Maternity Cover), part time, 21 hrs / wk. Help further the Forest Education Initiative through partnership working with teachers, agencies & landowners. Duties incl production of a feasibility study on Woodland Learning in Aberdeen city, host 2 networking events for other Scottish FEI cluster groups, support & encourage schools & community contacts to utilise their local woodlands sustainably for Outdoor Learning in Aberdeen city & Aberdeenshire. Also help provide training opportunities for education staff & make links between woodland education & career opportunities in forestry. BUT Ideally qual in Forestry, Env study or teaching & / or Forest School & working knowledge of MS Office. Experience of partnership working, project management & working with young people in the outdoors. ASK Chat: Antonia Dunwoody, 01224 440713 [email protected] Apply: CV & letter explaining why you are suitable Dan Cadle, Grampian Conservancy, Forestry Commission Scotland, Portsoy Rd, Huntly AB54 4SJ [email protected] REF 2577-DIRECT-14/9 JOB EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR BE4 14/9/09 IV 24/9/09 LOC BANBURY PAY £7.44 - £8.06 per hour FOR RSPB DES Support the Events Team in delivering an ambitious programme of face-to-face events across the Midlands Region. You will organise your own family orientated events & support other staff in their people engagement activities. BUT Excellent communication skills, an interest in natural history, experience of working with children & running fun & exciting events. Driving license essential, due to location of events. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies REF 2578-DIRECT-7/9 JOB TRAINEE CLIMBER / TREE SURGEON BE4 7/9/09 LOC SWANSEA PAY 13520 FOR BRANCHING OUT TREE SURGERY LTD DES Temp fixed term for 6 months but likely to lead to a permanent contract. To assist in all aspects of tree surgery incl undertaking aerial tree work & aerial rescue. BUT NPTC CS30/31/38/39 quals or have obtained them prior to starting date. Full clean driving licence & access to own transport to travel to & from office. ASK Richard & Sarah Reed, 01792 873003 [email protected]   REF 2579-DIRECT-7/9 JOB EDUCATION OFFICER BE4 4/9/09 LOC THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE PAY 17000 - 20000 FOR RSPB DES Take on the management & development of the RSPB’s environmental education scheme at Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre, operated in partnership with West Berks Council. Role includes active education work at Thatcham Reedbeds & Snelsmore Common as well as outreach work with schools in the local area. 15 hours per week approx, flexible around school bookings. BUT Creative & enthusiastic educator with proven experience in practical formal or informal

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com education & experience or skills in some or all of the following: managing a team of people, natural history, working with partnership organisations. ASK Ref: 1130809 www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies REF 2580/1-DAILY-7/9 LOC SHEFFIELD BE4 4/9/09 FOR SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL JOB (REF) PAY DES Biodiversity Monitoring Officer (1774DEPC) up to 26016 With 16 LNRs, 290 SINC & a National Park, Sheffield supports a wide variety of habitats & species of both regional & national importance. Help co-ordinate a city-wide biodiversity monitoring programme to gather & interpret data on Sheffield’s biodiversity resources, to guide the improvement of land management practices & support the development of Sheffield’s BAP. With guidance from the Biodiversity Officer, provide quantitative ecological information enabling us to report our performance under the NERC Biodiversity Duty & NI 197 & its contribution to national & regional BAP targets. BUT Solid background in botanical surveying, sound IT & data management skills, & able to engage & motivate vols to participate in ecological monitoring. Degree or equiv in ecology or similar discipline & 2+ yrs’ practical experience of ecology & biodiversity monitoring, or extensive knowledge & rel practical experience in ecology & biodiversity monitoring. Experience of biological record management particularly desirable. IV 21/9/09. Project Ranger – Sharrow (1782DPC) up to 21306 Temp for 12 months. To work with local communities to maintain & develop Mount Pleasant Park & other sites within Sharrow. This post is a direct result of partnership working with Sharrow Forum. Build on recent investments in Mount Pleasant Park to ensure the site provides a high quality & safe environment for local residents to enjoy. The post includes both horticultural & community based work tasks. Involves evening, weekend & bank holiday working. BUT Experience of grounds maintenance, community work, organising events / activities & undertaking environmental ed. Experience of project & vol management, working with young people, delivering partnership working & good communication on all levels are all essential. Relevant qual & experience, a full, clean driving licence & willingness to drive essential. CRB Disclosure. ASK Sheffield.gov.uk/jobs [email protected] 0114 273 4677. REF 2582-DIRECT-14/9 JOB ECOACTIVE CO-ORDINATOR BE4 11/9/09 IV 17 or 18/9/09 LOC HACKNEY, EAST LONDON PAY 30055 (incl ILW) pro rata + benefits FOR ECOACTIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES DES 21 hrs / wk with an initial work period of 6 months, with possible continuation, subject to funding. EcoACTIVE is currently looking for a new Co-ordinator to help manage the education programmes, fundraise & develop a 3 year strategy for the organisation. BUT Management experience, successful fundraiser with a commitment to sustainability. EU residents / work visa for UK. ASK Ref: CJS. 020 7923 7899 [email protected] REF 2583-DIRECT-14/9 JOB FUNDRAISING MANAGER BE4 11/9/09 IV 22/9/09 LOC BANBURY OR BIRMINGHAM PAY 25000 - 28000 FOR RSPB DES Experienced & enthusiastic fundraiser seeking to broaden your horizons? Want to make a real difference to the natural environment? Help develop our exciting work through a range of projects in the Midlands. Leading a small, friendly & supportive team to grow the region's income from sources including the lottery, Landfill Communities Scheme, charitable trusts & corporate supporters. BUT Experienced & motivational team leader with a proven track record in fundraising. Excellent communication skills & the ability to develop relationships at all levels & confident in managing a number of projects simultaneously. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies REF 2584-DAILY-7/9 JOB COMMUNITY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT WORKER BE4 3/9/09 IV 9/9/09 LOC GILLINGHAM PAY 20000 – 22000 pro rata + benefits FOR GROUNDWORK KENT & MEDWAY DES Part time 22.5 hrs / wk, 6 months from Oct 09 to end March 2010, with further extension of 12 months depending on funding. Hours can be flexible to suit. Joining a small team working on the Medway Neighbourhood Communities Cohesion project you will engage with newcomers to the Gillingham / Chatham area through survey work (questionnaires), & running & attending events & activities to collect map data to help identify & understand pressures on local public services. Some evening & weekend working. BUT Suitably qualified, experienced & enthusiastic Community worker. ASK Claire Woodcock, 01634 855166 [email protected] www.groundwork-km.org.uk REF 2585-DIRECT-7/9 JOB TRAINING OFFICER BE4 7/9/09 IV 11/9/09 LOC POOLE PAY 18849 FOR BTCV DES Deliver high quality accredited training & take a lead on the BTCV Midweek Group. The post will involve recruiting, training & assessing students in NVQ Level 2 Env Conservation, liaising with landowners to find suitable sites to deliver training & tasks from & leading practical conservation tasks on a weekly basis. BUT Ideally rel teaching / training & env quals, experience of delivering training, willing to undertake a varied & demanding role & have possessed a full driving licence for 2+ years’ & willing to undertake further training to be able to drive a minibus. CRB check. ASK Ref: TO. Chat: Kirsty, 01202 632101. Apply: www.btcv.org.uk [email protected] 01302 388844. REF 2586-DAILY-7/9 JOB BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION OFFICER BE4 4/9/09 5pm IV w/c 14/9/09 LOC RAINTON MEADOWS, DURHAM PAY 24150 FOR DURHAM WILDLIFE TRUST DES Maternity cover (12 months min) Seeking an individual with the necessary skills to ensure momentum is maintained with particular emphasis on incorporation of biodiversity delivery into relevant policies & frameworks. BUT Educated to degree level in ecology, env management or other rel discipline, or with lesser qual but with substantial track record. ASK Jim Cokill, Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows, Chilton Moor, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne & Wear DH4 6PU [email protected] REF

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FUNDRAISING & PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com BE4 11/9/09 IV w/c 14/9/09 LOC NORWICH PAY 13000 - 15000 FOR RSPB DES The Fundraising & Project Administrator role provides crucial support to the RSPB’s Eastern England Fundraising & Project Management teams. You will be key to our future: without support to manage our income & portfolio of projects, we can’t make a difference for wildlife and the environment. BUT Excellent administrative skills & experience & enjoy working in a close-knit team environment. You should also show initiative, be good at juggling potentially conflicting demands, be calm under pressure & be computerate, especially in the use of spreadsheets. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies REF 2588-DAILY-7/9 JOB MARINE CONSERVATION ASSISTANT BE4 7/9/09 LOC YORK with considerable time spent on the coast PAY 18000 FOR YORKSHIRE WILDIFE TRUST DES Assist in our Marine Awareness & Research Officer in developing a programme of educational & inspiring activities & events to promote our Living Seas campaign (Approx 80% of time / wk). Also spend approx 20% of your time assisting our North Sea marine Advocacy Officer in developing awareness & support for the North Sea Marine Protected Area Programme. BUT Degree in rel marine or env subject or 1 year’s paid or vol work experience within a conservation sector; experience working with community groups & members of the public, of organising & delivering events & activities, & of delivering campaigns. Basic understanding of current marine issues; sound understanding of & enthusiasm for the UK marine environment. Good IT & admin skills. Competent swimmer. ASK Chat: Kat Sanders, Marine Awareness & Research Officer or Kirsten Smith, Marine Advocacy Officer, 01904 659570. Apply: www.wildlifetrusts.org REF 2589-DIRECT-14/8 JOB ASSISTANT WARDEN BE4 11/9/09 IV 28/9/09 LOC GALLOWAY PAY 13500 - 15500 FOR RSPB DES Post is essential to the delivery of conservation management on the Galloway Reserves – Wood of Cree, Ken-Dee Marshes, Mull of Galloway & Ailsa Craig. Play a vital role in helping to expand the size of the largest ancient woodland in southern Scotland at the Wood of Cree, & manage areas of fen, open water & woodland at Ken-Dee Marshes. Undertake habitat management at the Mull of Galloway & seabird monitoring on Ailsa Craig, the 4th largest gannetry in the UK. BUT Enthusiastic, good communicator, proven experience of working with vols & as part of a team. Basic practical skills in the management of a variety of habits & the maintenance of reserve infrastructure, incl trails, boardwalks, fences etc. Qualified knowledge & practical use of chainsaws, brush cutter, tractors & 4x4. ASK Ref: 1110809 www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies A4 SAE to: Clare Bunyard, RSPB 10 Park Quadrant, Glasgow, G3 6BS

Voluntary Opportunities, all current volunteer adverts are available online: REF VOL-DIRECT-28/9 JOB TWO FULL TIME VOLUNTEER WARDENS BE4 4/9/09 IV 25/9/09 LOC STUDLAND & GODLINGSTON HEATH NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE PAY 0 Accom available but no living costs FOR THE NATIONAL TRUST DES To assist the Cside team with the management of this NNR. Min 32 hrs / wk from 12/10/09 – March 10. BUT Would ideally suit someone looking for experience in the practical side of cside management, who has considerable knowledge gained from practical experience in cside skills. Vol leadership skills, good communication skills. Experience of liaison with the visiting public & working with local communities. Any of the following is desirable: Fiorst Aid at Work, 4x4 Off Road / ATV driving, tractor driving MO1 / 1A, NPTC Chainsaw (CS30/31), brush cutter, pesticide (PA1/6A). Full driving licence essential. Commitment to 6 months essential. ASK CV & covering letter to Rachel Rodman, Castle View, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5DR [email protected] REF VOL-DIRECT-7/9 JOB VOLUNTEER PLANNING & POLICY OFFICER BE4 7/9/09 LOC BRISTOL PAY Reasonable travel expenses FOR AVON WILDLIFE TRUST DES As part of Trust’s work to campaign against threats to wildlife, our Planning & Policy Officer facilitates the delivery of the planning & policy work programme of the Trust, incl responding to major planning applications & planning policy documents. We are in need of a vol to aid the Officer with this work. BUT Interest in the framework for wildlife conservation in the UK & the planning system, planning & related policy, appropriate degree / qual, good communication skills & computerate. ASK Sian Parry, Planning & Policy Officer, [email protected] 0117 9177270 http://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/people/volunteer.htm#Biodiversity REF VOL-DIRECT JOB VOLUNTEER WARDENS BE4 As available LOC ORFORD NESS NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE PAY 0 FOR THE NATIONAL TRUST DES Long-term placements. Opportunities will offer practical experience & training & are ideal for someone planning a career in conservation either during or following an academic qual. Opportunity to gain experience of an important coastal site with a view to a career in conservation. Training provided as appropriate & may incl. Boats (tidal), Tractors, Brushcutters. Practical experience would be gained in a variety of aspects of reserve management. Good accommodation provided on the reserve. BUT Willing to commit for minimum of 2 months. Min age 18. Full driving licence preferable. Note – Site is remote and effectively an island. No dogs. ASK CV & covering letter to: [email protected] REF VOL-DIRECT-31/8 JOB CONSERVATION TRAINEE BE4 1/9/09 IV 7/9/09 LOC WARBURG NATURE RESERVE, HENLEY-ON-THAMES, OXON PAY Training* FOR BERKS, BUCKS & OXON WILDLIFE TRUST DES Trainees gain the necessary training & experience to go on to gain employment in the sector, & are highly successful in doing so. Reserve estate work will incl habitat maintenance / restoration, livestock work & maintenance of site infrastructure & supporting vol teams. Provide a service to visitors incl guided walks, looking after the visitor centre & assisting with school visits. Biodiversity work incl using Recorder 6 biological database & biological survey / monitoring. *First Aid at Work, NPTC certs CS 30 & 31 in felling with chainsaw. BUT Essential: desire to work in wildlife conservation; physically fit; willing to use power tools & to develop skills & high standards of workmanship ; ability to work with a range of people; valid driving licence; friendly & helpful. Desirable: mechanical aptitude; trailer handling experience; willing to supervise & lead others; rel education & / or experience. ASK / Chat: Cathie Hasler, Volunteer Development Officer, 01865 788309 [email protected] REF BE4

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WDCS LIAISON OFFICER – SEALIFE CENTRE Great Yarmouth, Gweek, Hunstanton, Loch Lomond, Scarborough

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com PAY Reasonable expenses paid FOR WHALE & DOLPHIN CONSERVATION SOCIETY DES As one of the links between WDCS & Sealife, regularly visit your local Sealife centre & ensure it is well stocked with WDCS display materials & that the donation box is emptied regularly. Using a WDSC bank slip pay the collection money into the bank, keep a record of visits & banked donations. Send a copy of of the paying slips & display report to WDCS. Occasionally assist with WDCS events at Sealife Centres. BUT Honest, reliable & trustworthy; confident to approach people / businesses; presentable & polite (you will be an ambassador for WDCS so need to act accordingly; confident & organised; methodical approach with attention to detail. Good standard of education; ability to work under own initiative; good at systems & procedures; knowledge of WDCS & its work to help protect whales & dolphins. Able to keep accurate records. ASK Bridget Davies-Robertson, [email protected] REF VOL-DIRECT-14/9 JOB PROJECT MANAGER – LONGSHAW WALLED KITCHEN GARDEN BE4 11/9/09 LOC LONGSHAW ESTATE, SHEFFIELD, DERBYSHIRE PAY Out-of-pocket travel costs & other reasonable expenses FOR THE NATIONAL TRUST DES We are aiming to establish a permanent walled kitchen at the Estate, as part of the NT Food Programme & wider Engagement work. Your role is to design, plan & implement all elements of the Longshaw Kitchen Garden Project in consultation with the line manager, other rel heads of dept & key vols / groups. Incl engaging communities, managing the budget, organise rel groundwork in consultation with external contractors, vols & NT staff, recruit & train a vol team for the Garden, liaise with the Learning & Community Officer to agree a Programme of events / activities & open days. The aim is to provide fresh produce for the tea room & those who help manage the garden, & to use the garden as a learning resource for the local & wider community. BUT Well-motivated, with a knowledge of fruit & vegetable gardening, to plan & implement the garden. ASK Peak District Volunteer Programmes Manager, 01433 670368. REF VOL-DIRECT-14/9 JOB Mossland Conservation & Youth / Community Involvement Volunteer BE4 11/9/09 LOC ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE CENTRE, BOLTON PAY £50 / wk living & travel allowance* FOR The Wildlife Trust For Lancs, Manchester & N Merseyside DES Mossland conservation; activities & project delivery; volunteer co-ordination. *Should not interfere with benefits. BUT 16 – 25 years old. Experience: working on practical conservation project & with vols & young people / community members; using hand tools safely. Knowledge: of health & safety issues, of community engagement techniques & of env issues surrounding peat & Lowland Bog Restoration. Commitment & enthusiasm for conservation & the env & for env education & volunteering. Self-disciplined & confidence in own abilities, a pleasant disposition & good sense of humour. Positive & mature approach to others, ability to use tact & diplomacy when needed. Commitment to equal opportunities & ability to motivate & inspire others. ASK 01204 663754 [email protected] www.lancswt.org.uk REF VOL-DIRECT-14/9 JOB 3 X VOLUNTERY RESERVES ASSISTANTS BE4 14/9/09 IV 21/9/09 LOC 2 x CAMBOURNE & 1 x GRAFHAM WATER PAY Travel expenses FOR WILDLIFE TRUST FOR BEDS, CAMBS, NORTHANTS & PETERBORO DES Friendly reserves staff & vols WLTM individuals GSOH, committed to conservation, to help in all management tasks on 64 nature reserves across the county. In exchange for on the job & formal training (which may incl chainsaw, brushcutter, first aid, tools, practical skills, botany), you help us out with practical management, office work & anything in between. Work in habitats from grassland to woodland, urban to rural with opportunities to become involved in survey work & env education. Free training places on our workshop programme of 80+ short courses. Excellent employment rate on completion. BUT Good communication & people skills, computerate, clean driving licence & some background in ecology, natural history or conservation. Fit, keen to learn & not afraid of hard work. Able to commit to min 3 days / wk pref for 6 months+. ASK Chat: Jenny, 01954 713516. CV & covering letter to [email protected]

CJS Jobs Digest, (a review of adverts from other sources, published during the past week): REF 2590-WENVA-7/9 JOB HEAD OF INLAND OVERVEIW BE4 4/9/09 LOC FLEXIBLE, ENGLAND & WALES PAY c 60000 – 70000 FOR ENVIRONMENT AGENCY DES Lead change on inland flooding policy, influencing & engaging with a variety of stakeholders, providing technical leadership. Act as advocate for the EA, advising, influencing & communicating our future strategic direction. BUT Experience in the water, energy, NGO, env or transport sector essential. Excellent media skills; inspirational leader with sound judgement on the suitability, sustainability & acceptability of proposed inland flood solutions. ASK Ref: 14238/CMP. www.environment-agency/jobs 0845 601 2233 [email protected] REF 2591-WFC-7/9 JOB INFORMATION OFFICER BE4 9/9/09 LOC ABERYSTWYTH PAY 27776 FOR FORESTRY COMMISSION DES To support the promotion of our work in Wales, advising & supporting collegues on the planning & implementation of communications activities & events. Involves travel across rural Wales. BUT Excellent communication skills; flair & imagination when dealing with information from a wide range of sources; vast first hand experience working with the media across a range of media types. Good working knowledge of MS Office. Experience of undertaking communications for an org essential. ASK HR09/75/CJS. www.forestry.gov.uk/vacancies [email protected] Amy Cornelius, Personnel & Development, Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT REF 2592-WTELE-14/9 JOB ASSISTANT TREE & WOODLAND MANAGER (TECHNICAL) BE4 14/9/09 LOC BRADFORD PAY 24402 – 28353 FOR BRADFIRD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL DES Help manage & shape our tree & woodland resources & assist our mission of creating a sustainable, multi-purpose urban forest accessible to all. Involves evenings, weekends, bank holidays & emergency call out system. BUT 3+ years’ experience preparing woodland management plans, implementing tree inspection regimes, maintaining a tree asset inventory & administrating the woodland grant processes.; rel silvicultural, arb or urban forestry qual to min NVQ 3; understanding of communities & urban forestry; knowledge of the statutory & regulatory framework & of H&S at work; strong commitment to equality & community cohesion. Full current driving licence. ASK Ref: 0253518CJS. www.Bradford.gov.uk [email protected] Chat (after receiveing app pack) Bob Thorp, Tree & Woodland Manager, 01274 434826. REF BE4 PAY

2593-WNATPARK-31/8 27/8/09 15570 – 16663

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SEASONAL PATH WARDEN (SOUTH) PEMBROKESHIRE PEMBROKESHIRE COAST NATIONAL PARK

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com DES / BUT 6 month contract from 1/10/09. To work as par tof the South Area Team to improve the network of public paths along the Pembrokeshire coast working from Amroth to Angle. A vehicle will be provided to enable the postholder to work independently or as part of the Coast path warden team. ASK www.pcnpa.org.uk REF 2594-WFC-31/8 JOB GIS TECHNICIAN BE4 27/8/09 LOC SCOTTISH LOWLANDS FOREST DISTRICT, CARLUKE PAY 18281 FOR FORESTRY COMMISSION DES 3 month short term contract, possible extension, immediate start. Provide business implementation, technical & env support to Forester GIS users; maintaining & creatng datasets, assisting with the Forest Design Plan process & preparing maps. BUT Proven skills in using GIS & an awareness of how this system integrates with forest planning. Full UK driving licence essential. Ability to work with databases & the management of data systems an advantage. ASK Ref: HR09/85/CJS. CV to Robert Clamp, [email protected] REF 2595/6-WFC-31/8 JOB 2 X FM CRAFTSPERSONS BE4 28/8/09 LOC NORTH YORK MOORS PAY 16154 FOR FORESTRY COMMISSION DES / BUT Protect & enhance the economic value of the forest resource & assist in the generation of future income by carrying out forest management, marking & tariffing as well as undertaking recreation, conservation & heritage based operations. ASK Ref: HR09/67/CJS. www.forestry.gov.uk/vacancies [email protected] Amy Cornelius, Personnel & Development, Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT REF 2597-WFC-7/9 JOB PHOTOGRAPHER / GRAPHIC DESIGNER BE4 4/9/09 LOC FARNHAM, SURREY PAY 21087 – 26298 FOR FORESTRY COMMISSION DES 2 years fixed term, extension or permanency possible. Provide a dedicated photographic / graphic design service which will help illustrate scientific research results in the form of presentation, leaflets & posters, journal articles or exhibitions. Interesting opportunity to capture images of nature & landscapes & help catalogue these in a dedicated online library. BUT Good working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign & Acrobat. Working experience in the industry or recognised qual in either photography or graphic design an advantage. ASK Ref: HR09/79/CJS. www.forestry.gov.uk/vacancies [email protected] Stephen Stafford, Personnel & Development, Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT REF 2598-WFC-31/8 JOB APPEALS MANAGER BE4 2/9/09 LOC WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM, TETBURY, GLOS PAY 33549 FOR FORESTRY COMMISSION DES 5 year fixed term, extension or conversion possible. Head the Appeal Team to deliver significant fundraising targets both in the short & medium term. Ensure effective communication & support at all levels. BUT Experience of raising significant funds within very short timescales, from donors, foundations & the general public. Experience of developing winning relationships with high profile donors with long term financial benefit. Ideally educated to degree level or hold rel professional qual. ASK Ref: HR09/80/CJS. www.forestry.gov.uk/vacancies [email protected] Donna MacPherson, Personnel & Development, Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT REF 2599-GUARDIAN-7/9 JOB HADRIAN’S WALL MANAGEMENT PLAN CO-ORDINATOR BE4 7/9/09 IV 28/9/09 LOC HEXHAM PAY c 33000 FOR HADRIAN’S WALL HERITAGE LTD DES initial 3 year contract. Co-ordinate & facilitate the action planning, delivery, monitoring & review of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire WHS Hadrian’s Wall Management Plan. BUT Training & professional background in a rel specialism e.g. archaeology, heritage or env management & experience of working within a WHS or other landscape management env with a deep understanding of the historic env, esp archaeology Understanding & experience of balancing the interests of conservation & development, particularly in the context of sensitive archaeological sites, working with a diverse range of groups & individuals incl local communities & farmers. ASK hadrians-wall.org Nigel Mills, 01434 609700. Shortlisted candidate informed by 14/9/09. REF 2600-HORTWEEK-14/9 JOB TREE OFFICER BE4 11/9/09 LOC GUN WHARF, CHATHAM PAY 22730 – 29714 FOR MEDWAY COUNCIL DES Join a team of arboriculturists working within Greenspaces & be responsible for assisting with contract management, providing sound technical advice on tree management, advising on planning applications as well as administration of TPO's & conservation area notices. BUT Computerate, good interpersonal skills in dealing with other departments, councillors, public & contractors. Hold a arb qual & fully conversant with current tree legislation & best practise guidelines. Full driving licence & vehicle essential as is an organised approach to deadlines, tact & diplomacy. ASK Ref: RCC0744JB Chat: Alan Brier 01643 332285 Apply: www.medway.gov.uk 01634 333333 [email protected] REF 2601-BELFASTTELE-7/9 JOB Western Home Environmental Assessment Project Co-ordinator BE4 4/9/09 noon LOC OMAGH PAY 22001 – 23473 FOR OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL DES / BUT Applicants must possess a HNC qual in rel Business management / admin & 2 yrs+ experience in business activities or have 5 yrs min experience working in the community, voluntary & statutory / private sectors carrying out key business functions incl project management, monitoring & evaluation, financial management, communication & marketing. Able to demonstrate provan ability to work on own initiative & work under pressure, computerate, valid driving licence & access to vehicle. Good interpersonal, communication & organisational skills & ability to ensure effective admin systems exist.

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com ASK Ref: E/33/09-CJS www.omagh.gov.uk Human Resources, Omagh District Council, the Grange, Mountjoy Road, Omagh, Co Tyrone BT79 7BL 028 8224 5321 REF 2602-BELFASTTELE-7/9 JOB BIODIVERSITY OFFICER BE4 4/9/09 noon LOC OMAGH PAY 24402 – 28353 FOR OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL DES Co-ordinate the implementation of the Omagh Local Biodiversity Action Plan. BUT Possess HND/HNC in env science / Cside management / Ecology or equiv. 3yrs min experience pref working on similar projects & programmes & competent in Biodiversity / habitat creation & planning process, securing & managing funding, working with community / vol sector. Able to demonstrate understanding of practical env issues, diplomatic & sensitive, able to work independently, computerate, Excellent communication & organisational skills. Full driving licence & transport. ASK Ref: E/31/09-CJS www.omagh.gov.uk Human Resources, Omagh District Council, the Grange, Mountjoy Road, Omagh, Co Tyrone BT79 7BL 028 8224 5321 REF 2603/4-BELFASTTELE-7/8 JOB PARK ATTENDANT x 2 BE4 8/9/09 4pm LOC BELFAST PAY 15895 – 16991* FOR BELFAST CITY COUNCIL DES / BUT * Plus shift allowance & weekend enhancement where appropriate. Ensuring parks, cemeteries & playing fields are secure & being used correctly by the public. ASK 028 9027 0481 www.belfastcity.gov.uk/jobs [email protected] Human Resources Section, The Cecil Ward Building, 4-10 Linenhall Street, Belfast BT2 8BP REF 2605-FARMERSWEEKLY-14/9 JOB SENIOR LAND AGENT BE4 11/9/09 IV w/c 21/9/09 LOC CIVIC CENTRE, UXBRIDGE PAY 35067 – 38574 FOR HILLINGDON COUNCIL DES Deal with tenant farmers regarding the normal property management of farm business units & have understanding & knowledge of farming practises & the law relating thereto. Advise & liaise with other council departments on all matters relating to rural practice. BUT Familiar with, or experience of, dealing with different forms of leases & licences for occupation or rights. Able to work with Microsoft word & Excel & e-mails essential. Car driver with clean licence. Hold rel post qual experience in rural practice work. ASK Ref: FR/1006/X-CJS No CVs. www.hillingdon.gov.uk/jobs REF 2606/7-GUARDIAN-14/9 JOB TWO INDEPENDENT MEMBERS BE4 14/9/09 (noon) LOC UK PAY 9836 p.a. + travel expenses FOR JOINT NATURE CONSERVATION COMMITTEE DES Initially 3 years, 2.5 days per month. Help implement a renewed vision & strategy for JNCC, meeting 4 times a year. BUT Scientific expertise in 1+ of the following: nature conservation & sustainable management in marine envs; earth sciences & their integration with conservation management; env economics or ecosystem service valuation. High-level committee or non-executive director experience. ASK Ref: PAPPT88/09/CJS. [email protected] www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/appointments/index.htm 020 7238 1103 REF 2608-HORTWEEK-7/9 JOB ARBORICULTURAL OFFICER BE4 4/9/09 IV 17/9/09 LOC LONDON PAY 30045 – 33813 FOR CITY OF WESTMINSTER DES Fixed term for 24 months. To inspect & maintain trees on our housing estates & get involved in other aspects of the Tree Section’s work. BUT National Diploma in Arb or equiv & proven experience, ideally in local government. Excellent IT, communication & diplomacy skills; sound knowledge of modern arb practices. ASK Ref: 3678/CJS. Chat: Chris Colwell, 020 7641 2619. Apply: www.Westminster.gov.uk [email protected] 0870 606 0505. REF 2609-HORTWEEK-7/9 JOB ASSISTANT LANDSCAPE OFFICER BE4 ? LOC NORTH OXFORDSHIRE PAY 22695 pro rata FOR CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL DES Working within a busy team, you will be responsible for the monitoring of contracts for Landscape Maintenance & Floral Provision, to incl monitoring the contractor’s performance, issuing contract instructions & authorising payments. BUT Good knowledge of hort, sports pitch maintenance & floral provision. HNC in hort or equiv qual with proven experience within the industry. Good IT skills, knowledge of grounds maintenance management systems incl GIS desirable but not essential. ASK Ref: UR0014CJS. Chat: Paul Almond, Street Scene & Landscape Manager, 01295 221705, or Tim Green, Landscape Officer, 01295 221709. Apply: www.cherwell.gov.uk/ 01295 221528 (online pref). REF 2610-NEWSCIENTIST-21/9 JOB MARINE BIOLOGIST – UNITED KINGDOM BE4 20/9/09 IV early Oct 09 LOC UNITED KINGDOM / ANTARCTICA PAY from 20424 FOR BRITISH ANTARCTIC SURVEY DES Spend 18 to 30 months on our base at Rothera in the Antarctic, examining the correlation of the continent’s ecosystems with the rate of temperature change. Organise & implement the research programme, collect & maintain animals, record physiological data & preserve samples for analysis. Specific tasks incl spawning acclimated animals & developing culture systems for seasonal scale temperature cycling, & prepare manuscripts for publication. BUT Good first degree & diving to CMAS 3+ standard, ideally with small boat handling experience & some ecophysiology experience. Able to work well as part of a small, isolated team, for long periods; a balance of self-reliance with excellent interpersonal skills essential, along with the ability to cope with the physical aspects of the work & the harsh Antarctic conditions. 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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com This Edition: 10 sides, 54 new paid jobs, (33 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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