Cjs Weekly 26 June

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REF 2071-DAILY-27/7 JOB COUNTRYSIDE RANGER BE4 24/7/09 IV 11 8 09 LOC GODALMING, SURREY PAY 23964 – 27813 + 10% out of hours FOR WAVERLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL DES The Countryside Section manages 1,000 ha, comprised of heathland, woodland, parkland & open space, a large proportion of which is registered common land. Manage all aspects of countryside management work on a number of sites in the west of the Borough. The work will involve developing projects, managing contractors & volunteers as well as carrying out direct practical work. Uniform & protective clothing provided. Benefits include final salary pension, private medical insurance & leisure centre discounts. BUT Experience in project management, practical skills & knowledge of countryside management. Good communication skills & confident in dealing with a range of organisations & the general public; capable of working on own initiative & in a team. CRB Disclosure. ASK Chat: Jane Bowden, Countryside Manager, 01483 523443 [email protected] App pack: www.surreyjobs.info [email protected] 01483 523383 (24 hrs). REF 2072-DAILY-20/7 JOB CREW MEMBER BE4 starting 21/7/09 LOC WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND PAY free single accom + wage FOR SEA.FARI ADVENTURES (OBAN) DES Completion 17/11/09. Scotland’s foremost Sealife adventure boating specialists. VisitScotland Quality Assured 4* wildlife experience. Work primarily as crew on out fleet of RIBs. Post incl providing information to customers as well as cetacean data collection. During quieter periods you’ll work on the community harbour & island. A small family business. BUT Graduate of similar in Marine Biology (or rel subject). Outgoing personality with a willingness to work flexible hours outdoors required. Boating experience is not essential, full training provided. If you need constant retail therapy this is not the post for you, however there is a thriving, energetic local community. ASK [email protected] www.seafari.co.uk & go to Oban site 01852 300003 Application by CV & letter. 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 2073-DAILY-6/7 JOB PROJECT ASSISTANT BE4 8/7/09 LOC ABERDEEN PAY 12162 p.a. FOR THE MACAULAY INSTITUTE DES 1 year, possible extension subject to funding, 22.5 hrs / wk. To provide general assistance to the North East Scotland Local Biodiversity Partnership, which sets up conservation projects for priority habitats & species & raises awareness of biodiversity. The current priority project for the partnership is wetland restoration. Work with the partnership co-ordinator on a range of biodiversity projects within NE Scotland. Specific duties include providing general admin support, raising public awareness of biodiversity, fundraising & assisting with project work, including specific work on the NE Scotland Wetlands Restoration Project. BUT Relevant working experience & educated to degree level (or equivalent vocational level) in environmental / biological science or related discipline. Equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in place of qualification. Highly organised with knowledge & / or experience of biodiversity & nature conservation issues. Good IT & communication skills. ASK Ref: MA20/09. Human Resources, The Macaulay Institute, Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen AB15 8QH 01224 395000 [email protected] www.macaulay.ac.uk/jobs REF BE4

2074-DIRECT-20/7 17/7/09 IV 30/7/09

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ESTATE WORKER RSPB OTMOOR, OXFORDSHIRE

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com PAY 13000 – 15000 FOR RSPB DES 3 yr contract. Assist with habitat creation & management (inc hedgerows, grassland & reedbed), maintaining the reserve infrastructure, maintaining the reserves tools, equipment & vehicles, working with parties of vols. BUT Able to work under your own initiative, good organisational & planning skills & very good communication skills, ability & aptitude to learn new skills. Ability for undertaking practical tasks essential & you should be experienced in a variety of tools and machinery. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies REF 2075-DAILY-6/7 JOB AREA OFFICER – ARGYLL & STIRLING BE4 6/7/09 LOC LOCHGILPHEAD PAY 19146 FOR SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE DES Form part of the Argyll team of Area Officers who have responsibility for delivering our work in Argyll & the Islands. Lead on the admin & delivery of the Kintyre Local Goose Management Scheme & assist with delivery of programmes such as the Scotland Rural Development Programme & reviewing our designated sites documentation. BUT Working knowledge of relevant legislations, Habitats Regulations & Nature Conservation Act. Excellent communication – both written & oral - & computer skills – especially in using MS applications & digital mapping systems essential. Driving licence essential. ASK Ref: 071-077. snhjobs.co.uk 01463 725182. REF 2076-DIRECT-31/8 JOB AREA LAND AGENT ARGYLL & STIRLING BE4 28/8/09 IV/14/9/09 LOC OBAN PAY 23253 FOR SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE DES Starting 14/10/09. oversee all management agreements, advise NNR managers on all land agency matters, advise area staff on matters relating to the management of land, budget management. BUT Membership of RICS or qual to enrol on a RICS training course to gain rel qual; practical experience of management of designated sites & estate & farm management; experience of budget management & control; effective negotiation & communication skills. Desirable: driving licence, natural heritage knowledge & knowledge of upland & island farm & estate management. ASK Ref: 071-002. Info: Andrew Campbell, Operations Manager, SNH Cameron House, Oban 0300 244 9360 [email protected] Apply: Caroline McDonald, Scottish Natural Heritage, Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness IV3 8NW 01463 725182 [email protected] REF 2077-DIRECT-17/8 JOB ‘DATE WITH NATURE’ PROJECT ASSISTANT BE4 19/8/09 IV 2/9/09 LOC ULSTER MUSEUM, BELFAST PAY 13000 - 14500 FOR RSPB DES 5 mth contract Oct – March. Develop & run the latest Date with Nature project in the newly re-opened Ulster Museum, recruit & manage vols to assist, evaluate & report regularly to line manager. BUT Basic literacy, numeracy & good IT skills, experience of fundraising, sales & demonstration work required. ASK Ref: 700609 A4 SAE Lucy Butler, RSPB Northern Ireland Headquarters, Belvoir Park Forest, Belfast, BT8 7QT www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies REF 2078-DAILY-13/7 JOB ASSISTANT RIGHTS OF WAY OFFICER BE4 9/7/09 IV 23/7/09 LOC OXFORD PAY 16991 – 24402 FOR OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL DES Your role will involve maintaining an up-to-date record of Public Rights of Way for Oxfordshire. Process & investigate applications made to modify the Definitive Map & Statement & undertake the associated legal work. BUT Good report writing, map reading & organisational skills essential. Interest in countryside access work an advantage. ASK Ref: AROW179. www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/jobs [email protected] 0845 050 9500. REF 2079/81-DAILY-20/7 LOC VARIOUS, WALES BE4 20/7/09 (noon) FOR COUNTRYSIDE COUNCIL FOR WALES JOB (REF) PAY DES / BUT Species Officer (000373) 19141 Fixed term to 31/3/11. Llandrindod Wells, Abergavenny or Newtown. Provide advice about proposals affecting protected species (particularly bats, otters, dormice & great crested newts) including site visits when appropriate. Provide specialist advice to regional colleagues, other organisations & general wildlife enquiries from the public; help deliver our licensing function, contributing to processing & monitoring of licences. Contribute to delivering training events about protected species work, & to developing species policy & procedures. Carry out data input & management of databases. Help with implementation of BAPs. ASK Dianne Manning (as below) or Julie Avery, [email protected] 01686 613400. Senior Conservation Officer, Cardiff & Newport (000396) 23418 To approx 24/9/10 (maternity cover). Cardiff. Contribute to the delivery of the full range of our functions for nature conservation, outdoor recreation, access & landscape, & ensure that these are reflected in the development, delivery & reporting of the District Team’s work programme. Manage District casework & lead on major & contentious issues, responding to consultations on planning & other applications & advising the Welsh Assembly Government, local planning authority, developers, consultants, contractors & others. Contribute to relevant strategic policy issues & take responsibility for the notification, conservation, management & monitoring of SSSIs, SACs, SPA & Ramsar sites. Act as our ‘public face’ in the District, representing CCW at rel meetings & events. Networked Environment Region Adviser (000883) 23418 Fixed term to 31/3/10. Cardiff. Develop the findings of the research undertaken by the Assembly Government’s Wales Spatial Plan (WSP) team & CCW on the concept of a Networked Environment Region (NER) in SE Wales. Working under the overall guidance of the WSP SE Area Environment Group, lead & co-ordinate Phase 2 of the NER project in the SE WSP Area. Liaise with our SE Regional District Teams & specialists in identifying opportunities for the connectivity framework identified in the NER report to be given practical effect. Liaise with our Environmental Policy Group to explore how the NER approach can influence local & regional strategic plans & programmes. Assist in delivering our Key Target & review the findings of the Econet research project commissioned by CCW to integrate with the NER report & advise on how the joint findings might be taken forward in SE Wales. ASK www.ccw.gov.uk [email protected] 01686 613422.

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com REF 2082-DAILY-6/7 JOB PROJECT MANAGER BE4 7/7/09 LOC PEAK DISTRICT PAY 22000 – 24000 pro rata FOR THE NATIONAL TRUST DES Part time. Lead, manage & inspire a committed team; plan, co-ordinate & & implement a programme of project work at the High peak & Longshaw Estates, specifically conservation plans for the moors, & work arising from agri-env schemes & Woodland Grant Schemes, archaeological, ecological & interpretation. BUT proven cside management experience, rel qual an advantage; knowledge of existing cside grant schemes; comfortable managing people & budgets; experience of planning & project management; full driving licence. ASK Ref: NT09/03946/CJS. www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk REF 2083-DIRECT-20/7 JOB GARTMORN DAM INFORMATION OFFICER BE4 17/7/09 I/V 28/7/09 LOC GARTMORN DAM, SCOTLAND PAY 14500 – 16000 FOR RSPB DES This exciting project aims to inspire people by showing them the wildlife of Gartmorn Dam Country Park in Scotland’s ‘wee’ County. The post holder will be expected to provide a welcoming atmosphere at the visitor centre. BUT Experience of organising & delivering events to promote the site incl guided walks, community talks, env ed & awareness raising events. Post holder will be encouraged to be innovative & creative in their approach to the project & ensure that the project meets its targets. English language, maths & sciences GCSE or equiv at grade C or above. ASK Ref: 720609 www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies A4 SAE Clare Bunyard, RSPB South & West Scotland Regional Office, 10 Park Quadrant, Glasgow G3 6BS REF 2084-DIRECT-6/7 JOB MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT CO-ORDINATOR BE4 6/7/09 LOC FORRES PAY YES FOR TREES FOR LIFE DES 6 month contract from 27/7/09, poss permanent. Make a positive contribution to the vision of the charity & working with the current development plan, take responsibility for all aspects of sales & Marketing, focusing principally on maximising revenue from: individual & corporate donations – responding to enquiries, maintaining good donor relations, & implementing the strategy to attract new company support; membership – maintaining & improving our existing membership schemes; sales of merchandise; new marketing initiatives – incl a major donor programme, & Payroll Giving; PR. Period of training given & ongoing support. BUT Creative & energetic; excellent communicator with a positive & flexible approach to tasks. Good project management skills, initiative, highly organised. ASK Chat: Geoff Hewitt, 0845 458 3505. CV to: Trees for Life, The Park, Findhorn Bay, Forres IV36 3TZ REF 2085/6-DAILY-6/7 LOC SALFORD BE4 3/7/09 (4.30pm) IV 16/7/09 FOR SALFORD CITY COUNCIL JOB PAY DES Assistant Ranger (Seasonal) 15570 – 18937 Fixed term for 6 months. Working in our parks & countryside sites. Ranger 16991 – 21306 Fixed term to 31/3/11. Working predominantly in our urban parks, with some assistance required on our countryside sites. Both: You will be involved in providing local people with a safe & enjoyable experience of their green open space. Duties incl organising & delivery of a varied programme of fun activities for children & their families, developing env education activities with schools, helping to provide a uniformed site presence & maintaining our parks & cside area as safe, tidy places for everyone to enjoy. Work with local people to care for & enjoy their local park through env education activities, volunteering & fun events & activities. Regular weekend, bank holiday & evening work on a rota, enhancements made. Essential car user allowance. BUT Experience of working in an urban env on green space, regeneration or youth projects. CRB Disclosure. ASK Peter Devlin, HR Assistant, Human Resources, Environment Directorate, 631 Eccles New Road, Salford M50 1SW REF 2087-DAILY-20/7 JOB SANDWICH AREA ASSISTANT WARDEN BE4 20/7/09 IV/29/7/09 LOC PEGWELL BAY COASTAL PARK PAY 12911 – 17170 FOR KENT WILDLIFE TRUST DES Managing & monitoring; estate, habitats, species & visitors to Pegwell Bay Coastal Park, Sandwich & Pegwell Bay NNR, Ham Fen Nature Reserve, the Beaver Project & assisting with the development of new conservation initiatives in the East Coastal Area. Work closely with conservation staff & volunteers. Some evening & weekend work. BUT Personable, organised, committed to wildlife & a good communicator with people – visitors & colleagues – able to work both within a team & often without direct day to day supervision. Experience of nature reserve management. Standard CRB Disclosure. ASK Chat: Tony Swandale, 07889 822412 or John McAllister, 01622 662012. Apply: Dot Hughes, 01622 662012 [email protected] www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk REF F-DIRECT-3/8 JOB SENIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT (SEASONAL) BE4 31/7/09 IV 20/8/09 LOC BURKINA FASO & GHANA – WEST AFRICA PAY 15000 – 17000 FOR RSPB DES Seasonal post for 5 months 1/10/09 – 28/2/10. Lead a field team studying Palaearctic migrants & Afro-tropical species in Burkina Faso & Ghana. The post-holder will be expected to establish a daily work programme to ensure bird & habitat data is collected & recorded effectively. BUT Degree in a rel subject & experience in fieldwork on birds & working abroad essential, experience in staff management desirable. Should be able to identify Palaearctic-African migrant birds by sight & call, some experience in identifying Afro-tropical species. The post will involve camping in rough terrain in a hot climate, candidates should demonstrate a positive attitude, personable character & good team working skills. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies A4 SAE Anita McClune, Research Co-ordinator, The Lodge, Sandy, Beds, SG19 2DL. 01767 693099 [email protected] REF BE4 PAY

2089-DIRECT-13/7 10/7/09 18849

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TRAINER & ASSESSOR BANGOR CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS NORTHERN IRELAND

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com DES To deliver a programme of training & assessment in City & Guilds horticultural & land based quals to trainees on Training for Success & ApprenticeshipNI. BUT Experience of horticultural or env work essential &/or training experience. Have or willing to achieve the NVQ Assessor Award. Driving Licence essential. Post subject to Access NI checks. ASK A4 SAE (61p) Billy Belshaw CVNI 159 Ravenhill Road, Belfast BT6 0BP [email protected]

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REF 2090-DIRECT-13/7 JOB GREEN GYM PROJECT OFFICER BE4 10/7/09 4pm IV 11/8/09 LOC BELFAST PAY 17350 FOR CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS NORTHERN IRELAND DES Lead vols in practical conservation projects, predominantly in partnership with local Health Trusts. BUT Ability to work with people with minor mental health & physical disabilities required. Experience of practical conservation & project management desirable. Driving licence essential. Post subject to Access NI checks. ASK A4 SAE (61p) Billy Belshaw CVNI 159 Ravenhill Road, Belfast BT6 0BP [email protected] REF 2091-DAILY-13/7 JOB BIODIVERSITY PROJECTS OFFICER BE4 10/7/09 LOC PALACERIGG COUNTRY PARK, CUMBERNAULD PAY Up to 27897 FOR NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL DES Play a significant role in developing our local Biodiversity Action Plan. Undertake project work, develop management plans, provide ecological advice, survey & monitor natural heritage resources along with management of budgets, resources & project schedules. BUT Rel experience & Ecology degree or eqiv. Excellent communicator with good field survey skills, experience of managing landscape or construction projects & good knowledge of current biodiversity issues. ASK Ref: ES/LS/259 https://northland.myjobscotland.gov.uk or after 30/6/09 https://northlanarkshire.myjobscotland.gov.uk 01698 403190 REF 2092-DAILY-6/7 JOB COUNTRYSIDE SERVICES MANAGER BE4 6/7/09 LOC CARLISLE PAY YES FOR CAPITA SYMONDS DES One of the largest & fastest growing consultancies in the UK property & infrastructure markets. You will deliver any or all of the following: line management of a team of 10 professionals incl performance & absence management; project management incl: resources, finance, procedures & client management; business development, incl cultivation of existing & new clients nationally, the development & dissemination of promotional materials & preparation of bids & tenders; range of technical responsibilities i.e. surveys & assessments of natural assets (RoW, landscapes, woodland etc); landowner negotiations & agreements; analysis of resulting information & design of solutions; feasibility studies, assessments & reports; design & implementation of capital schemes; procurement & sub-contractor negotiations & liaison; other professional advice & consultancy as appropriate. BUT Enthusiastic & self-motivated with a range of rel skills & experience in, or demonstrable aptitude for, business development & resource management. ASK Ref: 0857. www.capitasymonds.co.uk Kathryn Turner, 01228 673097. REF 2093-DAILY-6/7 JOB CONSERVATION SUPPORT OFFICER (FARMING) BE4 6/7/09 (noon) LOC GRASSINGTON PAY 14587 – 16663 to 19427 FOR YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY DES Fixed term to 31/3/11. To work within the Farm & Conservation Service. We have an excellent record of working with farmers to promote active conservation. BUT Knowledge of the environmental land management of the uplands & rel experience to be able to work effectively with a range of farmers & landowners. HNC, Diploma or equiv in a related discipline; self-motivated with good interpersonal & admin skills, with experience of data collection & management. IT

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com literacy particularly MS Office, & ideally use of GIS systems (especially MS Access & MapInfo). ASK www.yorkshiredales.org.uk [email protected] 0300 456 0030. Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, Yoredale, Bainbridge, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 3EL REF 2094-DAILY-13/7 JOB NORTH LANCS RESERVES WORKER BE4 13/7/09 IV 29/7/09 LOC HEYSHAM NATURE RESERVE, HEYSHAM PAY 16000 + 3% option contrib FOR THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST DES Assist in the management of Wildlife Trust Nature Reserves & other conservation sites throughout North Lancs. Assist in the supervision of contractors, liaise with & support volunteer nature reserve wardens & monitor habitats & species as required. We offer a friendly & flexible working environment. BUT Enthusiastic, dynamic ‘can do’ attitude & experience of conservation management. ASK Ref: GJ01/09. www.lancswt.org.uk REF 2095-DAILY-20/7 JOB SEASONAL WARDEN BE4 17/7/09 (noon) LOC THORNLEY WOODLAND CENTRE PAY 14587 – 15291 FOR GATESHEAD COUNCIL DES Fixed term to 1/11/09. BUT Standard CRB Disclosure. ASK Ref: CBCC35. www.gateshead.gov.uk [email protected] 0191 433 3847/2244. REF 2096/7-DIRECT-6/7 LOC YORK & CROMER BE4 See below FOR BTCV JOB (REF) PAY DES Project Supervisor (PSY) 15916 pro rata 28 hrs / wk. York. Supervise a varied programme of practical env projects in urban York & rural North Yorkshire involving unemployed people & vols. May incl a wide variety of cside management skills covering for example, access work, habitat management, boundary projects, nature garden creation & grounds maintenance. BUT Competence across a range of practical conservation tasks, experience in supervising groups of people; ability to communicate effectively with people with varying abilities & levels of influence; resourceful & flexible. Able to drive a minibus (21+, licence for 2+ years & willing to take minibus test, or in possession of PCVD1 licence). BE4 2/7/09 (noon). Chat: Paul Appleton or Ruth Cantrell, 01904 644300. Workout Project Officer (NWPO) 18849 Cromer. We are starting a new project for North Norfolk DC to help people over 16 improve their health by providing outdoor practical env activities in the community. Great opportunity to set up & make a success of the project, working with partners to recruit vols & organise a programme of activities. Lead practical activities on local sites. Promote the project & be responsible for record keeping & reports. We are particularly keen to encourage participation of people with additional needs such as long term health conditions, physical or sensory disability, leaning difficulties or mental ill health. BUT Understand volunteering, experience of leading people; good IT skills; energetic, well organised, enjoy working with a wide range of people; practical, resourceful with experience of a range of practical conservation skills. BE4 6/7/09. Both: CRB check. ASK www.btcv.org.uk BTCV Personnel Dept, BTCV Sedum House, Mallard Way, Potteric Carr, Doncaster DN4 8DB [email protected] 01302 388844. REF 2098-DIRECT-13/7 JOB LONDON AREA MANAGER BE4 10/7/09 IV 15/7/09 LOC KINGS CROSS PAY from 25241 + 3675 LW pro rata FOR BTCV DES 21 hrs / wk jobshare. Responsible for management & development of specific pan-London operations in terms of resources, activities & systems. Aim to achieve optimum results in terms of quality, performance & financial contribution. BUT Previous management experience; qual to Level 4 or above in an admin / business / finance capacity or similar; able to develop local strategies & policies & have experience of developing new initiatives & generating funding; experience of working with people from disadvantaged backgrounds; excellent organisational ability & people management skills; able to communicate effectively with people at all levels. CRB check. ASK Ref: LAM. www.btcv.org.uk BTCV Personnel Dept, BTCV Sedum House, Mallard Way, Potteric Carr, Doncaster DN4 8DB [email protected] 01302 388844. REF 2099-DAILY-6/7 JOB BERKSHIRE BIODIVERSITY DATA OFFICER BE4 2/7/09 IV 13/7/09 LOC OXFORDSHIRE MUSEUM, WOODSTOCK PAY 22001-24402 FOR OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL DES / BUT The Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre (TVERC) are looking for a field ecologist with experience of Local Wildlife Site systems & good knowledge of plant identification & survey methodologies. Project planning, computerate & customer service skills essential. TVERC operates on a 'not for profit' basis for the public benefit. ASK Ref:BDO177 www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/jobs [email protected] 0845 050 9500 REF 2100-DAILY-6/7 JOB TEAM LEADER - COUNTRYSIDE BE4 8/7/09 IV 27/7/09 LOC BRIDGEND PAY 33328 – 35953 FOR BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL DES / BUT Communities Directorate, Regeneration & Development. ASK Ref: E/02853/COM. Chat: Denise Fletcher, Manager Countryside & Tourism 01656 672930 Apply: www.bridgend.gov.uk/jobs Resources Team: 01656 643205 (24 hrs). REF 2101-DAILY-13/7 JOB RINGING OFFICER BE4 13/7/09 (1pm) LOC THETFORD PAY 16597 FOR BTO DES / BUT 1 year contract. The primary tasks in running the Ringing Scheme are the licensing of ringers & the collection & processing of ringing data. There are currently 2400+ ringers whose permits are renewed annually. In addition, staff deal with permit changes & licences to visit nest of rare breeding birds for the purpose of ringing & nest recording. Over 95% of ringing & recapture data & around half of the reports of ringed birds are received electronically. Ringing Scheme staff validate & load these data into a central database. They also process around 12,000 reports of ringed birds from all over the world, which are received electronically from ringers, from other schemes, via the web, post & phone. You will work within

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com Licensing & Sales in the Demography Team but may be required to undertake some other work involving fieldwork or computing & data preparation. ASK Ref: CJS/09-3. http://www.bto.org/vacancies Vicky Percy, 01842 768215. REF 2102-DAILY-27/7 JOB PRACTICAL PERMACULTURE WORKER BE4 ? LOC WILTSHIRE PAY YES FOR PRIVATE ESTATE DES / BUT Develop agroforestry & forest garden next to a beautiful chalk stream in Wiltshire. Three bedroom cottage with own large garden available as well as opportunities to create own farm based livelihoods. ASK [email protected] 01980 671776 REF 2103-DAILY-13/7 JOB GRANTS FUNDING OFFICER BE4 14/7/09 IV wb20/7/09 LOC WELLINGTON PAY 22000 – 24000 + pension FOR SOMERSET WILDLIFE TRUST DES Work closely with the Head of Resources & a small fundraising & marketing team. You will have responsibility for the co-ordination of all grant fundraising from charitable trust, grant & statutory funding sources for the Trust. BUT Experience of project development, bid writing & relationship management; track record of success in securing resources from a range of funding bodies. Creative self-starter with a determination to succeed & maximise income for the Trust. Sound knowledge of MS Office. Excellent communication skills & able to develop sound relationships both internally & externally to maximise opportunities for the Trust. Team player with a ‘can do’ approach to problem solving; experienced in managing fluctuating workloads to meet tight deadlines. Credibility & influencing skills. Experience working for a charity advantageous. ASK Lynn Caldwell, HR & Facilities Manager, Somerset Wildlife Trust, Tonedale Mill, Tonedale, Wellington, Somerset TA21 0AW 01823 652420 Fax: 652411 [email protected] www.somersetwildlife.org REF 2104-DAILY-20/7 JOB STEPPING STONES FOR WILDLIFE OFFICER BE4 22/7/09 IV 24/8/09 LOC PETERBOROUGH PAY 23000 – 28000 FOR BUGLIFE – The Invertebrate Conservation Trust DES Manage a new project to make space for wildlife in south Essex by creating & enhancing a network of habitats for endangered bugs, & assist with our brownfield conservation work. BUT Effective communicator able to manage & prioritise time & projects. Good level of ecological knowledge with experience of habitat creation & management. Such knowledge would be acquired after 2 years’ conservation work experience, but an exceptional graduate with vol experience may be able to demonstrate these skills. Commitment to protecting the env & conserving wildlife essential. ASK www.buglife.org.uk C REF 2105-DAILY-13/7 JOB MENDIP HILLS LIVING LANDSCAPE MANAGER BE4 10/7/09 IV 20/7/09 (provisional) LOC SHIPHAM, CHEDDAR PAY up to 27000 FOR SOMERSET WILDLIFE TRUST DES 3 year contract. Exciting opportunity to manage & develop our work to achieve a Living Landscape in the Mendip Hills, covering an area of some 20,000 ha from Cheddar in the west to near Frome in the east. Responsible for all SWT conservation operations in the area, incl line management of nature reserve & advisory staff, & delivery of an exciting partnership project on wider cside conservation & community involvement. BUT Skilled conservation & project manager, with good ecological knowledge & proven experience of working with landowners & local communities. ASK Chat: Lisa Schneidau, Leader of Living Landscapes, 01823 652443. Apply: www.somersetwildlife.org

Voluntary Opportunities, all current volunteer adverts are available online: REF VOL-DIRECT-6/7 JOB ECOLOGIST BE4 8/7/09 LOC ALDERNEY CHANNEL ISLANDS PAY 0 * 2 return flights to UK each year FOR ALDERNEY WILDLIFE TRUST DES Around 12 months, ideally beginning late July. Main duties incl management of Alderney’s marine Ramsar site (Internationally Important Wetland) & carrying out associated survey work, management & development of the Alderney Records Centre, co-ordination of & / or conducting other monitoring projects, organising / assisting with AWT events & conservation work, & supervising the Assistant Ecologist (summer placement) & any visiting students. *Partially subsidised cost of living & assistance in finding additional part time work. BUT Higher level BSc in ecology, zoology or related field. Field survey skills, pref with some marine knowledge / experience; prepared to work across a wide range of skills & accept responsibility for co-ordinating projects; outgoing personality & able to integrate quickly into an established team; willing to learn on the job; some experience of small boats an advantage; IT competence desirable, in particular experience with GIS, databases & websites. ASK CV & covering letter to [email protected] REF VOL-DIRECT-20/7 JOB VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATOR BE4 ? LOC KILLERTON HOUSE, DEVON PAY 0 Reasonable expenses & travel costs FOR THE NATIONAL TRUST DES Approx ½ to 1 day / wk. To assist all depts with general admin tasks during busy times on an ad hoc basis. Key elements: data input; reception duties; photocopying; copy or audio typing, typing reports etc; making new files or archiving; take up rel training & development opportunities in discussion with the Community, Learning & Volunteering Manager; work in compliance with the H&S policy at all times. BUT Flexible, friendly person with basic admin skills & experience. Desirable skills: computerate; good people skills & visitor welcome; flexible & reliable; creative; organised & able to plan own work; confident – able to talk to & approach people in a welcoming manner. ASK Yvonne Gilbert, 01392 883153 [email protected] REF BE4 PAY

VOL-DIRECT-6/7 JOB VOLUNTARY TRAINEE RANGER 7/7/09 IV 20/7/09 LOC DECOY COUNTRY PARK, NEWTON ABBOT Training & expenses* FORTeignbridge District Council Ranger Service, BTCV & Duchy College

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com DES 9 months, 4 days / wk starting July 09. Busy Green Flag Award Winning Park & LNR is a focus for conservation & education with extensive woodlands, a wetland SSSI, 11 acre lake & seasonal visitor centre, with increasingly important sports & play space for c. 400,000 visitors a year. Gain valuable hands on experience at the front line of conservation & cside access. The placement provides experience in practical habitat & access management, cside events, walks & activities, & other community liaison & participation activities. *Certified training i.e. first aid, chainsaw or pesticide use. BUT Suit someone working towards NVQ level 2 or units towards level 3 in Env Conservation, or recent graduate wishing to bridge the gap between education & paid employment. ASK Chat: Simon Cunningham, 01626 215773. Apply: www.southdevonanddartmoorjobs.co.uk 01626 215132. REF VOL-DIRECT-3/8 JOB WEB LEARNING OFFICER BE4 31/7/09 LOC WWT SLIMBRIDGE WETLAND CENTRE PAY 0 FOR WWT SLIMBRIDGE DES c 2 days / wk. Assess how well we are reaching teachers & pupils through the web, with important conservation messages, & work on developing our learning pages. This is an ideal opportunity for someone to gain experience in a high profile conservation charity & to develop written, web & education skills & experience. BUT Essential: highly motivated, able to take initiative, working alone or as part of a team; experience of education work, in schools or in an informal setting; comfortable with working on web based materials; good communication skills. Desirable: Previous experience of rel / similar work; interest in gaining further experience in formal learning work & evaluation in a conservation charity context. ASK Rebecca Law, Volunteer Co-ordinator, [email protected] 01453 891137. REF VOL-DIRECT-27/7 JOB VOLUNTEER RANGER BE4 29/7/09 LOC GILLESPIE PARK LNR, DRAYTON PARK, LONDON PAY Training & £4 / day travel & lunch FOR ISLINGTON COUNCIL, Nature Conservation Team DES Working alongside full time staff, occasionally (when trained up & confident) alone. Occasionally leading on work undertaken with other vols. The work generally will incl basic nature conservation tasks, with the possibility of some education work with children. First Aid training such as St John’s. On the job training in practical reserve management skills & safe use of tools. Basic monitoring techniques can be acquired: butterfly transepts, botany, bird ID etc. Experience of working in a range of habitats, from grassland to woodland. BUT Interest in nature conservation, reasonably fit & keen to improve knowledge & skills levels. CRB checks. ASK 0207 527 4292 [email protected] REF VOL-DIRECT-20/7 JOB VOLUNTEER WARDEN FOR EAST DEVON BE4 20/7/09 LOC BRANSCOMBE PAY Training offered, optional NVQ FOR THE NATIONAL TRUST DES To work alongside the wardening team for 4 days / week on the East Devon property carrying out general estate maintenance incl footpath maintenance / strimming, gate / stile construction, implementing biological surveys & community engagement projects all within East Devon AONB. The property is set within a steep & physically demanding area. Accom provided in local village as house share with other vol. BUT past experience of cside management desirable. Driving licence essential as in very rural location. Ability to work on own initiative. Motivated. ASK CV & covering letter explaining why you would like to work as part of the East Devon team to [email protected] or Stuart Britton, The National Trust, East Devon Wardens Office, Margells Bridge, Branscombe, Devon EX12 3DB REF VOL-DIRECT-6/7 JOB RESTORATION MONITORING VOLUNTEER SURVEYORS BE4 7/7/09 LOC DARK PEAK, PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK PAY Travel expenses FOR MOORS FOR THE FUTURE DES July – Sept 2009, ideally full time. Undertake botanical surveys to monitor moorland restoration work carried out by the Moors for the Future partnership within the National Park. Work as part of a small project team. Undertake data-entry & basic GIS tasks. Predominantly field based in remote parts of the national Park. An induction & training day is planned for Wed 15 July. BUT Own transport preferred. ASK www.moorsforthefuture.org.uk [email protected] 01629 816581. REF VOL-DIRECT-July 2010 JOB EDUCATION / ESTATE MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEERS BE4 July 2010 LOC VARIOUS ACROSS KENT PAY Expenses up to £80 / wk + training*FOR Vinspired, National Grid & Kent County Council DES 6 months, 30 hrs / wk. Kent County Council’s Canterbury Environmental Education Centre is offering vol opportunities based at KCC country parks across the county. The roles are varied, & could be to help deliver visitor services incl env education, interpretation & events, or site maintenance focused, assisting the Head Ranger & Warden in maintaining the site. You can also try one day volunteering ‘Taster Sessions’. *Training package up to £750 (full time only). BUT 16 – 25, looking to develop careers in env education & / or estate management. CRB check. Quals not necessarily needed. Keen interest in the env. ASK Currently vol placements at the sites below – phone for an informal chat: Shorne Wood Country Park, Brewers Rd, Shorne, Gravesend DA12 3HX, Tim Bell, 01474 823800. Teston Bridge Country Park, Teston Lane, Teston, Maidstone, Kent ME18 5BX, Louise Gandolfi, 01622 817623. Trosley Country Park, Waterlow Road, Vigo, Meopham, Kent DA13 0SG, Andy Goreman, 01732 823570. Canterbury Environmental Education Centre, Broad Oak Road, Canterbury CT2 7PX, Dave Edgar, 01227 452447. REF VOL-DIRECT-6/7 JOB VOLUNTEER OFFICER BE4 6/7/9 LOC STIRLING PAY Travel expenses FOR BTCV SCOTLAND DES Assist Project Officer to lead projects & ensure safe working practises, relaying instructions & following correct procedures, aim to provide a positive experience for vols & complete assigned tasks. Combine supervision of vols with working alongside group. Opportunities incl admin work, liaising with clients & vols, conduct risk assessments as well as practical conservation tasks. Provide leadership to vols to incl explanation of task, toll talks, support & guidance on safe working practises. Office duties as agreed. Some training provided. BUT Must be available 3-4 days per wk & able to commit to a min 3-6 months. Enthusiastic with the willingness to have a go & be involved essential. Being over 21 with full driving license held for 2yrs an advantage. ASK Alyson Hunter 01786 479697 [email protected]

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com REF VOL-DIRECT-20/7 JOB VOLUNTEER TRAINEESHIP - CONSERVATION BE4 16/7/09 IV 20/7/09 LOC YORK PAY Help towards expenses & travel FOR YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST DES / BUT This full time initially 6 month conservation training programme is composed primarily of work based training across a wide range of conservation disciplines: work experience in assisting Conservation Officer in response to planning proposals, in dealing with general wildlife advice queries, in developing web based species & habitat guidance, in inputting species & data into spreadsheets, Recorder 6 & generating maps using GIS, & in assisting the conservation team with surveys & practical habitat management; completion of individual learning plans; references & support for job applications at end of course; flexible programme. ASK YWT, 1 St George’s Place, York YO24 1GN 01904 659570 [email protected] www.ywt.org.uk REF VOL-DIRECT-13/7 JOB 3 x VOLUNTEER TRAINEESHIPS – Environmental Conservation BE4 9/7/09 IV wb20/7/09 LOC POTTERIC CARR NATURE RESERVE PAY Training & contribution to expenses FOR YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST DES / BUT Full time for 1 year enabling trainees to obtain invaluable practical experience of env conservation. The programme is composed primarily of work based training across a wide range of conservation disciplines. Work experience in: practical conservation management; env education; rangering & wildlife monitoring. Varied training sessions; first aid at work & brushcutter training; completion of individual learning plans; references & support for job applications at end of course; flexible programme. ASK YWT, 1 St George’s Place, York YO24 1GN 01904 659570 [email protected] www.ywt.org.uk REF VOL-DIRECT-20/7 JOB 3x VOLUNTEER TRAINEE NATURE RESERVE ESTATE WORKERS BE4 N/A LOC DEVON PAY Training & experience, accom FOR DEVON WILDLIFE TRUST DES Exciting opportunity to join an established team delivering an extensive & varied programme of work across 40 reserves of varied habitats geographically spread across Devon. Farmhouse accom provided in a stunning location on the edge of Dartmoor, based on a 6 – 12 month commitment. Trainees get the necessary training & experience to go on to gain employment in the land management sector. BUT Desire to work in landscape conservation, good level of physical fitness, willingness to use power tools, ability to work with a range of people, willingness to supervise & lead vols. ASK [email protected] 01392 279244.

CJS Jobs Digest, (a review of adverts from other sources, published during the past week): REF 2106-WSEPA-6/7 JOB POLICY OFFICER BE4 6/7/09 LOC STIRLING PAY 24955 – 28772 FOR SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY DES Provide support to env policy & / or strategy development within SEPA & assist with promotion of improvements in regulation & the delivery of integrated national policies & strategies; provide advice on rel env issues & European & domestic legislative & strategy developments. BUT Science based degree & 1+ year’s technical / scientific professional experience ASK Ref: EO83605CJS. www.sepa.org.uk/vacancies REF 2107-WENVA-6/7 JOB PROJECT MANAGER – 4SHORES PROJECT BE4 6/7/09 LOC NEWCASTLE PAY 30120 pro rata FOR ENVIRONMENT AGENCY DES Temp 12 months maternity cover, 22.5 hrs / wk. This Local Levy project aims to deliver habitat improvements through managed realignment of sea defences & the delivery of ‘sustainable coastal erosion management techniques’. 6 sites have been identified for works incl Beal, Alnmouth, Beadnell, Seahouses, Druridge Bay & the Wansbeck Barrage. BUT Experience of managing projects & familiar with habitat creation work. UK driving licence essential. Degree & membership of rel professional org desirable. ASK Ref: IRC42627/NHE/CJS. www.environment-agency.gov.uk/jobs 0845 601 2233 [email protected] REF 2108-TES-13/7 JOB LECTURER IN GEOGRAPHY &/or ENV SCIENCE (50%) BE4 13/7/09 noon LOC WESTON-SUPER-MARE PAY 22061-31999 pro rata FOR WESTON COLLEGE DES / BUT Outstanding lecturer with the ability to inspire students to achieve at the highest level. Will be teaching on our popular A Level programme. ASK www.weston.ac.uk/jobs 01934 411441 [email protected] REF 2109-BELTELE-13/7 JOB COUNTRYSIDE RECREATION OFFICER BE4 9/7/09 4pm LOC NORTH DOWN PAY 22001 – 23473 FOR NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL DES 9 month maternity cover which may be extended. Develop & implement a Cside Recreation Strategy promoting public access & active use of the cside. Encourage public enjoyment of the cside, open space, heritage & natural env. BUT 2x A Levels or equiv & third level qual in rel discipline advantageous. Able to demonstrate rel experience incl dealing with public, landowners & statutory authorities. Computerate & an interest in the env & cside recreation. Good verbal & written communication skills essential. ASK www.northdown.gov.uk/jobs 028 9127 8079 Monitoring Officer, Human Resources Section, Town Hall, Bangor BT20 4BT REF 2110/1-BELTELE-13/7 LOC CRAIGAVON CIVIC CENTRE BE4 10/7/09 4pm FOR CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL JOB PAY DES / BUT Rural Development Officer 22001-23473 6 mth fixed term contract. Facilitate communities to identify & assess community need & lead or co-ordinate as necessary, appropriate statutory & community responses. Establish & develop a Rural Community Forum as well as develop & implement a Rural Development Action Plan. Third level qual in rel

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com subject, 2yrs min working with rural development & high level of personal commitment, drive & enthusiasm. Excellent interpersonal skills with excellent standard of written & verbal communication skills. Community Development Officer (Lurgan) 27573-29714 6 mth fixed term contract. Act as a contact point for groups & employ a development approach to initiate & enable local community action & to assist local groups to set & achieve their objectives. Third level qual in community development or rel discipline. 2yrs min working within community development or rel specialism. High level of personal commitment, drive & enthusiasm with good interpersonal skills. High standard or written & verbal communication skills. BOTH ASK www.craigavon.gov.uk Human Resources Section, Civic Centre, Lakeview Road, Craigavon BT64 1AL 028 3831 2410 REF 2112-PRESS&JOURNAL-13/7 JOB WATER VOLE CONSERVATION OFFICER BE4 10/7/09 LOC ABERDEEN PAY 24877-26391 FOR UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN DES / BUT Contribute to the expansion of the North East Scotland & Cairngorms Water Vole Conservation Projects. Extend conservation advice to landowners & extend mink control activities with gamekeepers & fisheries baliffs in the key water vole areas. ASK www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs REF 2113-HERALD-13/7 JOB TEMPORARY AYRSHIRE WASTE PROJECT MANAGER BE4 10/7/09 LOC KILWINNING PAY 46132-48927 FOR NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL DES 3 yr duration. Manage, co-ordinate & implement a joint residual waste treatment project for North, South & East Ayrshire Councils to ensure they meet future statutory landfill diversion targets. BUT Educated to degree standard or equiv in waste management, env, engineering or project management field, experience of project management, computerate, knowledge of waste management industry & legislation in the public or private sector. Excellent presentation & written report skills, ability to work on own initiative & as a member of the Ayrshire Joint Waste Board be able to deliver joint waste project objectives on time & within budget. Knowledge of current waste management policy & strategy within Scotland, Public Contracts Regulations & the Competitive Dialogue procedures essential. Infrequent evening & weekend work may be required. This post may be suitable as a secondment post. ASK Ref: NAY0507 northaryshire.myjobscotland.gov.uk REF 2114-PRESS&JOURNAL-20/7 JOB GAMEKEEPING LECTURER BE4 17/7/09 LOC CAITHNESS PAY 21334-32502 FOR THE NORTH HIGHLAND COLLEGE DES Lecture & assess Skillseekers, NC & HNC students & assist with day to day management as well as develop rel course materials. BUT Ambitious & forward thinking with rel industrial experience & hold HNC or equiv qual. Previous teaching experience pref. Training can be given. ASK Human Resource Section, The North Highland College, Ormlie Road, Thurso, Caithness KW14 7EE 01847 889263 [email protected] REF 2115-HERALD-13/7 JOB BIOMASS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER BE4 13/7/09 LOC HAMILTON PAY 27776 + benefits FOR FORESTRY COMMISSION SCOTLAND DES 2 yr fixed term with possible extension. Promote & co-ordinate the development of Biomass markets in Central Scotland. BUT Degree level qual or higher qual rel to renewable energy, business development, timber processing or forestry. Experience in business development, timber processing &/or woodfuel technology/ Proven track record of project management & partnership working desirable. ASK Ref: HR09/43 www.foresty.gov.uk/vacancies Jillian Buchan, HR Operations 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT REF 2116-TES-13/7 JOB ASSISTANT SECTION LEADER ANIMAL MANAGEMENT BE4 13/7/09 LOC GUISBOROUGH PAY 28168 pro rata FOR ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE DES Maternity cover to start 2/11/09 for 8 mths. 29.6 hrs per wk. Managing the staff & students based at Guisborough. BUT Ideally HE qual rel to animal management & experience of curriculum development &/or course management. Specialist knowledge of Animal Husbandry & Biology an advantage. ASK Maureen Grzybowski, human Resources Officer, Askham Bryan College, York YO23 3FR 01904 772277 [email protected] REF 2117-NEWSCIENTIST-13/7 JOB HEAD OF WATER QUALITY BE4 10/7/09 LOC BRISTOL or LONDON PAY Up to 65000* FOR ENVIRONMENT AGENCY DES *+bonus + exceptional benefits. With oversight of a £135 million budget, lead a team which sets the strategic agenda for water quality policy as well as shaping all our activities & actions in this area. Work closely with senior colleagues, government & industry, meeting the targets set by the European Water Framework Directive. Your work will influence everything from national policy to chemical discharge & will impact upon every river, lake & coastline in England & Wales. BUT Exceptional strategic leadership & influencing skills, in depth knowledge of the water industry. Strong academic background. ASK Ref: 14164 www.environment-agency.gov.uk/jobs 0845 6012233 [email protected] REF 2118-NEWSCIENTIST-13/7 JOB SENIOR SPECIALIST SCIENTIST (ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY) BE4 10/7/09 LOC ABERDEEN / DINGWALL PAY 30170 pro rata FOR SEPA DES Temporary, fixed term, 17.5hrs per week. Contribute towards the operation of the SEPA North Region Env Quality Unit with specific emphasis on River Basin Management. Planning, the creation, management & reporting of plans to improve the water env, & responding to env data & information requests. Maintain corporate data systems & revise monitoring plans. Represent SEPA in the work of Water Framework Directive Area Advisory Groupd. Compliation & reporting of env & other rel statistics. BUT Excellent oral & written communication skills & a broad understanding of rel env legislation desirable as are GIS & database skills. ASK Ref: ES79210 www.sepa.org.uk/vacancies 01786 452555

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com REF 2119-WFC-13/7 JOB BIOMASS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER BE4 13/7/09 LOC HAMILTON PAY 27776 FOR FORESTRY COMMISSION DES 2 years fixed term, extension or permanency possible. Promote & co-ordinate the development of Biomass markets in Central Scotland. BUT Educated to degree level or higher qual rel to renewable energy, business development, timber processing or forestry. Experience in business development, timber processing & / or woodfuel technology. Proven track record of project management & partnership working highly desirable. ASK Ref: HR09/43/CJS. www.forestry.gov.uk [email protected] Jillian Buchan, HR Services, Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT REF 2120-THE-13/7 JOB LECTURER IN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY BE4 14/7/09 LOC UNIVERSITY CENRE HASTINGS PAY 31513 – 37651 FOR UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON DES Fixed term for 2 years. Working in the School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences, help deliver a novel programme of env biology & play a key part in the teaching of biology & ecology to courses within the school. Job share welcome. BUT Ideally a good academic background in whole organism biology with experience of teaching either ecology or env biology & a willingness to teach across the curriculum. A good (1 or 2.1) hons degree in either biology, ecology & conservation or env biology essential. ASK Ref: SP3073CJS. 01273 642849 (24 hrs) www.brighton.ac.uk/vacancies REF 2121-THE-13/7 JOB LECTURER IN ANIMAL CARE BE4 10/7/09 (noon) LOC NEWTON RIGG CAMPUS, PENRITH PAY 20999 – 26851 pro rata FOR UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA DES 18.5 hrs / wk. Develop & deliver an Animal Care / Management curriculum at Level II & III across the 14 – 19 education sector. The Animal care Section operates in a practical env on Campus through well resourced Animal Academy facilities. BUT Current experience of work in an Animal Care or related discipline. CRB Disclosure. ASK Ref: 127A08CJS. www.cumbria.ac.uk/jobs [email protected] REF 2122-WGUAR-13/7 JOB PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS PLANNING OFFICER BE4 10/7/09 IV 20/7/09 LOC NORTHLEACH, GLOUCESTERSHIRE PAY 28676 – 35163 + ess user car allowance FOR COTSWOLDS CONSERVATION BOARD DES We are responsible for the conservation & enhancement & increasing understanding of the Cotswolds AONB & we have an ambitious programme of work, guided by the AONB Management Plan. You will be responsible for the development, co-ordination & monitoring of the Board’s business plan, improving the co-ordination of activity & developing the funding base for our work. BUT BTEC National Diploma or rel hons degree; 5+ years’ appropriate experience; natural organiser & enthusiastic team player; communication & people skills; good working knowledge of IT. ASK Cotswolds Conservation Board, Fosse Way, Northleach, Glos GL54 3JH 01451 862000 www.cotswoldsaonb.org.uk [email protected] REF 2123-WGUAR-6/7 JOB HEAD OF ENVIRONMENT POLICY & PROJECTS BE4 8/7/09 IV 20/7/09 LOC CAMBRIDGESHIRE PAY c 45000 FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL DES Leading our approach to sustainable development, develop & implement creative responses to our env challenges, covering issues ranging from climate change & travel to green spaces & archaeology. BUT Significant strategic leadership experience in the env field & used to working with a range of services in a large organisation; good grasp of the issues, rel legislation & best practice. Experience of working I partnership with outside organisations. ASK Chat: Barbara Wilcox, 01223 715683. Apply: www.resourcingmicrosites.com/cambridgeshire REF 2124/5-WHORTWEEK-6/7 JOB TWO COMMUNITY PARKS KEEPERS BE4 2/7/09 LOC WARRINGTON PAY 18937 – 19998 FOR WARRINGTON COUNCIL DES 30 weeks during the summer. Deliver high standards of hort maintenance to meet Green Flag standards. BUT Outstanding communicator with excellent ability to work in partnership with communities, friends groups & key stakeholders. CRB check. ASK Info: Terry Hill or Lisa Gledhill, 01925 443027. Apply: 01925 442040 (24 hrs) www.warrington.gov.uk REF 2126-WWOODT-13/6 JOB ANCIENT TREE HUNT DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER BE4 ? LOC GRANTHAM PAY 24000 – 26000 FOR THE WOODLAND TRUST DES 18 months, part time contract. To deliver the project to encourage greater protection of ancient, veteran & notable trees by involving thousands of people across the UK in the creation of a living map / database sat within the website www.AncientTreeHunt.org.uk BUT Teamworking, project management, written & oral, & partnership building skills; broad working knowledge of the internet; graduate calibre. ASK www.woodlandtrust.org.uk REF 2127-GUARDIAN-6/7 JOB ASSISTANT WASTE STRATEGY MANAGER BE4 6/7/09 LOC LIVERPOOL PAY 35079 – 37665 FOR MERSEYSIDE WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY DES / BUT Provide advice & support to the Authority in the areas of policy & strategy incl education & waste prevention. Work with partners & stakeholders to deliver the Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy & the development of the Merseyside & Halton Waste Partnership. ASK Ref: AWSM01CJS. www.merseysidewda.gov.uk Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority, 6th Floor, North House, 17 North John Street, Liverpool L2 5QY 0151 255 1444 [email protected] REF BE4 PAY

2128/9-GUARDIAN-13/7 9/7/09 29000 – 37000 to 39750

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com DES part of our Strategy & Env Futures team, provide economic analysis, input & advice, working at a strategic level across the breadth of our remit, contributing to the conservation & enhancement of the natural env through the development & use of robust economic evidence & analysis. Key thematic work areas incl green infrastructure, climate change adaptation, health & the natural env, env-economic linkages, & ecosystem services. Help develop our vision for the natural env & our strategic direction. BUT Ideally degree or post grad in env economics & proven track record of practical application. Well developed leadership & teamworking skills. ASK Ref: NEE 68. 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 2130-GUARDIAN-6/7 JOB SENIOR CLIMATE CAMPAIGNER BE4 8/7/09 IV 16/7/09 LOC LONDON PAY 38208 FOR GREENPEACE DES Plan & co-ordinate high-profile campaign projects, manage staff & budgets, build relationships with other units & develop your own expertise. BUT Strong campaigning experience, a real understanding of the role of communications; flair for devising innovative campaign strategies; capable of managing a small team while co-ordinating external resources; enthusiastic team player, passionate presenter & persuasive negotiator. ASK www.greenpeace.org.uk REF 2131-HORTWEEK-13/7 JOB ASSISTANT TREES & NATURE CONSERVATION OFFICER BE4 12/7/09 LOC DERBYSHIRE PAY 16991-21306 FOR AMBER VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL DES Support the Landscape Development Manager to manage the Borough's tree stock, advise the public & partners on tree & hedge related matters. Work with the County Council to maintain highway trees. Influence future tree planting & work with local children & vols to shape the future landscape esp on our Local Nature Reserves. Responsible for the Tree Preservation Order records & processing applications. BUT Strong background in the management & protection of trees. ASK Ref: AVC/09/2762 www.ambervalley.gov.uk 01773 841666 (24hrs) or 01773 570222 (office hours) [email protected]

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