Cjs Weekly, 3 August 2009 Edition.

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REF 2372-DAILY-17/8 JOB DORSET RESERVES COMMUNITY OFFICER BE4 18/8/09 IV wb31/8/09 LOC DORSET PAY 19055 + pension FOR AMPHIBIAN & REPTILE CONSERVATION DES 2 years to Sept 2011. We currently have 45 nature reserves in Dorset, most designated ‘open access’ land, therefore important areas for education & recreation. You will focus on 10 key sites that offer the greatest potential for public improvement, but opportunities for involving people in all our sites should be considered. Encourage community participation in wardening & management, interest, understanding & responsible use of sites by local people & visitors, involvement & support from local communities (e.g. by increased awareness of heathland issues & establish & support volunteer schemes); improve the condition of sites & perception of them by the public; develop strategies to sustain community involvement. BUT Degree or equiv in countryside management or related discipline & 2+ years’ relevant experience. Outward looking, broad minded & flexible; prepared to undertake significant weekend & ‘out of hours’ working in the office & outside in all weathers. Full driving licence. ASK www.arc-trust.org 01202 391319. REF 2373-DAILY-17/8 JOB INFORMATION ASSISTANT BE4 18/8/09 LOC LULWORTH COVE, DORSET PAY Min wage to £6.20 / hr FOR LULWORTH CASTLE & PARK DES Part time, 8 (+) days / month, including 2 weekends. Some holiday cover also offered. Summer 9.30 – 5.30, Winter 9.30 – 4 pm. Required for busy Heritage Centre on the Jurassic Coast WHS. The reception area is run by the Countryside Rangers & serves as the first point of reference for our visitors who require help, information & publications to maximise their enjoyment of the area. Also play a vital role in our education service by greeting schools, distributing information & selling resources to hundreds of education groups from all over the UK. BUT Reliable, cheerful, enthusiastic people with experience in meeting & greeting, information giving, retail sales & cash handling, knowledge of the local area (this can be learnt), information & data capture; computer literate. ASK Maddy, 01929 400155. REF 2374-DAILY-17/8 JOB MENDIP HILLS AONB DEVELOPMENT OFFICER BE4 13/8/09 IV 8/9/09 LOC CHARTERHOUSE CENTRE, BLAGDON, BRISTOL PAY 26784 – 30546 FOR SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL DES The main purpose of the AONB Service is to work in partnership with others to manage the AONB by conserving & enhancing natural resources & promoting sustainable social & economic development. You will develop a programme of projects to assist in the delivery of the AONB Management Plan & ensure their implementation by identifying & securing external funding & letting contracts. BUT Innovative with excellent communication & interpersonal skills to advise, influence, negotiate & bring together parties with different interests. Knowledge of external funding sources & ideally experience of community development. Qualified to degree level with extensive experience of financing & managing a range of countryside or other projects. ASK Ref: 3105/AMB. Chat: Sarah Jackson, AONB Manager, 01761 462338. Apply: www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs 01823 356862 (24 hrs). 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 2375-DIRECT-24/8 JOB POLICY OFFICER (SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT & REGIONS) BE4 20/8/09 IV 4/9/09 LOC RSPB UK HQ, THE LODGE, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE PAY 20000 – 24000 FOR RSPB DES 12 mth maternity cover. Develop & advocate the RSPB’s views on regional governance, planning & sustainable development, & support RSPB staff working on those issues. BUT Rel experience in national, regional or local government, statutory agency, consultancy or conservation agency, & a degree (preferably a postgraduate qual) in a rel discipline. Must be

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com able to deal with authority with professionals & senior civil servants. Articulate, numerate, a self-starter & have strong sympathies with (and some knowledge of) conservation. Knowledge of RSPB policy work desirable. Good communication, diplomacy, presentation & team working skills. Occasional travel in the UK involved. Ability to organise a heavy, diverse & unpredictable workload essential. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies A4 SAE Julia Barker, Administrator, RSPB, UK Headquarters, The Lodge, Sandy, Beds SG19 2DL [email protected] REF 2376/7-DAILY-17/8 LOC KIRKWALL / STRATHCLYDE & AYRSHIRE BE4 See below FOR SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE JOB (REF) PAY DES Area Officer - Kirkwall (061-030) 23253 Temp to 31/3/11, possible extension or permanency. Implement & deliver a range of our functions within the Orkney area, in particular 3 mainland wetland sites, as well as within the Northern Isles team. In particular, lead on marine & freshwater issues & assist with some marine issues in Shetland. This will include aquaculture, marine renewables & other developments, inshore fisheries & oil pollution. BUT Relevant qualification in an environmental discipline & experience of sustainable management; specialist knowledge of marine & / or freshwater environments. IT skills, including word, excel, email, internet & GIS systems essential. Driving licence & / or access to transport. BE4 16/8/09. Area Officer – Strathclyde & Ayrshire (072-021) 19146 temp to end March 2010. Contribute to the management of designated sites & protected species as part of a team of 40 in the area. BUT Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, such as ecology, species, habitat or countryside management essential. Understanding of environmental legislation like the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act, EU Habitats Directive planning. Understanding of land management practices & issues. Good communication, both written & oral, & IT skills, including Word, Spreadsheets, Internet & email essential. Driving licence & / or appropriate means of transport. BE4 14/8/09. ASK snhjobs.co.uk 01463 725182. REF 2378-DAILY-17/8 JOB IT OFFICER BE4 19/8/09 (noon) IV 2nd wk Sept LOC BRECON PAY 20000 – 22000 FOR Powys & Brecon Beacons National Park Environmental Records Centre Ltd DES Independent local records centre acting as the focus for the collation, management & use of information on the wildlife of Powys & Brecon beacons National Park. Continue to manage & develop our IT systems to provide efficient access to biodiversity information locally & across Wales. Maintain & develop the main databases & information systems of the Biodiversity Information Service (BIS). Continue to develop & maintain procedures for providing access to data, data products & computerised information services. BUT IT experience in a comparable project or situation; IT degree or equivalent qualification; ability to manage small networks using a Windows-compatible network environment; ability to install & manage spatial data databases & GIS systems; experience of programming languages (Perl & Python desirable); flexibility to undertake a wide range of complex & technical work, often in unpredictable situations; commitment to wildlife conservation. ASK Chat / Apply: Janet Imlach, 01874 610881 [email protected] www.b-i-s.org REF 2379/85-DAILY-17/8 LOC BEAULY, INVERNESS-SHIRE BE4 N/A FOR AIGAS FIELD CENTRE Opportunity to live & work at one of the UK’s longest running nature study centres. We are seeking talented, committed & enthusiastic people to join our ranger team. JOB DES / BUT Staff Naturalist Permanent live-in staff post for a highly competent field naturalist with excellent communication skills, specific Scottish Highlands knowledge & experience & competent practical skills. Senior Education Officer Live-out post to work for Naturedays, which provides environmental education programmes for 5,000 pupils from 89 Highland schools each year. Field Officer Senior post with responsibility for delivery of all Aigas programmes in the field. Programme Co-ordinator Senior permanent staff post. Office & field based with responsibility for co-ordinating a staff team of up to 15, programme planning & working closely with the office administration. Seasonal Rangers Live-in seasonal rangers for 2010. The ranger training scheme starts in February & has proved to be an excellent spring board to secure a career in the environmental sector. All posts: Full, clean drivers licence essential. PAY YES ASK www.aigas.co.uk Ian Sargent, 01463 782443 [email protected] REF 2386-DAILY-17/8 JOB SENIOR GARDENER BE4 14/8/09 LOC MOTTISFONT ABBEY, ROMSEY, HAMPSHIRE PAY 19953 + benefits FOR THE NATIONAL TRUST DES Helping to lead & gifted gardening team, develop & maintain the garden in keeping with its historical & horticultural qualities. Assist the Head Gardener in motivating the team to interact with visitors & make their day a memorable one. Introduce the Garden Conversation Plan & keep up=to-date garden & plant records – on top of the general gardening duties. BUT familiar with the care & cultivation of hardy & woody plants, especially skilled in shrub & climbing roses, & lawn maintenance. The greenest of fingers & understanding of how to safely store & apply pesticides, drawing on PA1 & PA6 knowhow. First hand experience of managing budgets, assessing site risks & supervising contractors, with health & safety matters firmly in mind. ASK Ref: NT09/04029. www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk REF 2387-DAILY-10/8 JOB COMMUNITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT (RUNNING WILD) BE4 7/8/09 IV 17/8/09 LOC YORK PAY 18000 pro rata FOR YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST DES Responsible for assisting with the delivery of the Running Wild Project which provides outreach education activity for young people aged 13 to 18 in York & surrounding areas. Central to the development of the project is the successful delivery of environmental activities (both informal & formal & play opportunities in a diverse range of settings) including the delivery of survival style courses. Together with the Community Programme Manager (Running Wild Project) the postholder will be responsible for increasing the reach of the project into diverse communities, & for the supervision & development of volunteers & long term Trainee Volunteers. The groups sometimes meet at evenings & weekends for which time off in lieu is available.

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com These posts have a very short closing date but you can apply electronically therefore these adverts are only being sent to electronic subscribers. REF 2368-DAILY-10/8 JOB ACCESS TECHNICIAN BE4 4/8/09 (noon) IV 18/8/09 LOC BAINBRIDGE, WENSLEYDALE PAY 14587 – 16663 (poss progression to 19427) FOR YORKSHIRE DALES NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY DES Fixed term to 31/3/10, extended to 31/3/11 subject to funding. To undertake a variety of access & recreation monitoring & mapping work, primarily in relation to the use of green lanes & CRoW Act. Access a variety of green lane locations throughout the national Park to gather data on their condition & use, before carrying out analysis using MS Access & Excel packages, & producing reports of the findings using Word & GIS MapInfo packages. BUT Thorough approach with attention to detail; good analytical skills & fully IT literate with expri4nce of MapInfo. Excellent team working, good organisational & time management skills; helpful & flexible attitude. Able to access physically hard to reach locations on your own. ASK Chat: Kathryn Beardmore, Access & Recreation Manager. Apply: www.yorkshiredales.org.uk [email protected] 0300 456 0030 Personnel Section, Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, Yoredale, Bainbridge, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 3EL

REF 2388-DIRECT-17/8 JOB MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OFFICER BE4 14/8/09 IV 25/8/09 LOC NORFOLK PAY 15000 - 17000 FOR RSPB DES Enthusiastic & experienced individual with excellent people & membership recruitment skills to recruit new members to the RSPB throughout the Eastern England region by maintaining an effective presence at suitable events & venues. incl talking to a wide range of people & undertaking face-toface recruitment & developing the people engagement work that the team undertakes, particularly with regards to the use of new venues & campaigns that increase support amongst new audiences. BUT Be target-driven, persuasive communicator with experience of sales & of working in a people-facing env, computerate, a team player, & be able to travel throughout the region, working unsociable hours when required. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies REF 2389-DIRECT-31/8 JOB INTERNATIONAL OFFICER, UK OVERSEAS TERRITORIES (CARIBBEAN) BE4 28/8/09 IV tbc LOC RSPB HQ, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE PAY 20000 – 26000 FOR RSPB DES The purpose of the position is to manage the RSPB’s programme in the UK Overseas Territories in the Caribbean & to assist in the management of the RSPB’s Overseas Territories programme as a whole. This includes project management, capacity building, & advocacy. BUT Good knowledge of international conservation, development issues & priority setting. Working experience in fundraising & project management, pref in developing countries or small island states. Degree in a rel subject essential, excellent communication skills & the ability to spend extended periods of time outside the UK. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies REF 2390/1-DAILY-17/8 LOC CANNOCK CHASE, STAFFS & BEDGEBURY, KENT BE4 See below FOR FORESTRY COMMISSION JOB (REF) PAY DES Forest warden (HR09/64) 10478 + benefits* Cannock Chase. Average 24 hrs / wk over 7 days, more hours in summer than winter. Maximise the visitor experience on site by helping with events, checking car park honesty rates, collecting camping fees & checking fishing permits. Undertake safety checks, site monitoring, litter picking & provide information to visitor as well as occasional wider duties. You’ll play a leading & highly visible role in engaging visitors, often being the only staff member on site. BUT Able to confidently deal with a wide range of incidents, accidents, complaints & emergencies & provide solutions to problems without assistance. BE4 14/8/09. Visitor Services Supervisor (HR09/66) 18281 – 22742* Bedgebury. Join a busy Visitor Services team, supervising staff, producing rotas & visitor & financial statistics. In conjunction with the Visitor Services Manager, help plan, organise & deliver events & marketing programmes. Also be the duty officer & supervise activities during weekends & busy peak periods, & assist other depts in a variety of work to include H&S inspections, cleaning & car parking. BUT Dynamic leader with significant experience of working in a visitor attraction at a supervisory level + competency in MS Word, Excel & Outlook. Excellent communication skills & enjoy working with a wide range of people. BE4 17/8/09. Both: Fixed term for 2 years, extension or permanency possible. * Civil Service or Stakeholder pension scheme, 25 days annual leave & flexible working options. ASK www.forestry.gov.uk/vacancies Marion Stout, HR Services, Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT REF 2392/3-DAILY-31/8 LOC PIRBRIGHT BE4 28/8/09 IV wb7/9/09 FOR SURREY WILDLIFE TRUST JOB DES Senior Conservation Officer (Planning) To head up our busy Ecological Planning Service & assist in developing our aims of enhancing Surrey’s biodiversity through implementation of the BAP & Living Landscapes Strategy via the planning system. The job entails considerable responsibility, autonomy & management. BUT Significant experience in nature conservation, including the wider biodiversity issues, the planning process & impact of development; good knowledge of relevant legislation; academic environmental based qualification; proven ability to organise & prioritise work effectively, often to tight deadlines & monitor & evaluate outcomes. Excellent communication skills & ability to focus on tasks through to completion as an individual, team member & manager. Living Landscapes Officer Working within a friendly & capable wildlife conservation team, focus & coordinate our important Living Landscapes initiatives. Publish policy & communicate initiatives to a county & national audience. Working in partnership with a wider range of stakeholders, key goals will be the development of our Living Landscapes & Green Infrastructure Projects plus the support & delivery of our Living Landscapes Conference. BUT Degree in ecology, landscape character assessment, planning & sustainable development, & / or integrated conservation & planning. Flair for

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com managing projects & communicating with other staff, senior management & external organisations essential. Both: Interim appointments, 12 months, full or part time. It may be feasible for 1 individual to fulfil both posts (with commensurate remuneration). PAY c 27000 (or pro rata) ASK Queries / chat: Sarah Jane Chimbwandira, 07967 575252. Apply: www.surreywildlifetrust.org If you have any problems: Joanne Shun, [email protected] REF 2394/5-DAILY-10/8 LOC BATH with travel throughout the UK BE4 7/8/09 FOR ECOSULIS JOB (REF) DES Bat Surveyor (2009 BATS) To lead bat activity, evening emergence & dawn re-entry surveys throughout August & September 2009. Work will demand flexible working hours including evenings & dawn. BUT Experienced bat surveyors with proven track record of undertaking such surveys & using recording equipment essential. Experience of Bat Sound analysis beneficial. Bat licence not essential. Ecological Clerk of Works / Team Leader (2009 ECM) Full & part time positions for between 2 & 8 weeks starting early August 09. Works will include overseeing destructive searches on construction sites, fence installation, leading teams of labourers on site, habitat creation & vegetation management. BUT Experience of working with protected species essential (great crested newt, reptiles & breeding birds) & a licence in respect to great crested newt advantageous. CSCS cards essential. Tickets for dumper, diggers & brushcutter etc desirable. Both: Clean driving licence & own transport desirable. PAY YES ASK CV to [email protected] quoting relevant reference. REF 2396-DIRECT-17/8 JOB SENIOR FIELD PROJECT OFFICER BE4 14/8/09 (noon) LOC COLCHESTER PAY 191610 FOR BTCV DES manage a small team of staff & vols to deliver programmes of high quality, practical conservation projects incl constructing & working within agreed budgets. Liaise with partners & clients to develop new projects & funding opportunities. Ensure all work meets quality & H&S standards. BUT Full driving licence, Level 3 qual, practical conservation skills, experience of managing vols & partnerships, good env knowledge & knowledge of H&S & Risk Assessment. Desirable: experience of managing staff, project development & representing an org. ASK / Chat: Ben Hammond, BTCV, Taylor House, 99 Ashburnham Road, Bedford MK40 1EA 07740 899631. REF 2397-DAILY-24/8 JOB ARBORICULTURAL / FORESTRY ESTATE WORKER BE4 24/8/09 LOC WHITELEY VILLAGE, WALTON-ON-THAMES, SURREY PAY 14000 – 16000 FOR THE WHITELEY HOMES TRUST DES Charity which runs Whiteley Village, a community for the elderly set in 200 acres of Surrey woodland. You will be responsible for the maintenance of the trees & woodlands around the estate & assist the Estate Department in all horticultural & silvicultural aspects of running the estate. BUT National certificate in Arboriculture or Forestry; Operator’s tickets for skilled chainsaw use (NPTC units 30, 31, 38 & 39); mechanical operations qualifications. ASK www.whiteleyvillage.org.uk 01932 842360 The Whiteley Homes Trust, Whiteley Village, Walton-on-Thames KT12 4EH REF 2398-DAILY-10/8 JOB SENIOR GROUNDS SUPERVISOR BE4 7/8/09 LOC WWW LONDON WETLAND CENTRE PAY 21674 – 22815 FOR THE WILDFOWL & WETLANDS TRUST DES Promote excellent aviculture & horticulture practice in the grounds, sustainable gardens & entrance area. Supervise & work with the aviculture & grounds staff in exhibit planning & horticultural maintenance. Oversee avicultural management of grounds & bird health matters, including supervision of the Grounds team & assisting with aviculture activities when appropriate. BUT Versatile & committed. Experience in a similar role supported by certificates in the use of chainsaw operation & pesticides essential. Ability to use planting & propagation skills & manage both staff & volunteers. ASK www.wwt.org.uk [email protected] HR Department, The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Slimbridge, Glos GL2 7BT REF 2399-DIRECT-17/8 JOB ASSISTANT CONSERVATION OFFICER BE4 14/8/09 IV 24/8/09 LOC NORWICH, NORFOLK PAY 16000 - 19000 FOR RSPB DES Supporting the work of the regional conservation team by undertaking specific tasks & projects. With guidance & input from colleagues, develop the RSPB’s responses to planning casework such as development proposals & strategic plans. Help conserve the region’s most important birds & their habitats & you will need to be very persuasive to encourage other agencies to take positive action for biodiversity. BUT Educated to degree level in a biological or land use planning subject. With a passion for birds & other wildlife & a clear commitment to fight to conserve our most valuable & threatened habitats. Enthusiastic team player & able to work effectively with & through others. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies REF 2400/7-DIRECT-17/8 JOB EIGHT LAND MANAGEMENT & BIODIVERSITY ADVISORS (various roles) BE4 14/8/09 IV 10-11/9/09 LOC NEWCASTLE PAY 23000 – 29100 to 32100 FOR NATURAL ENGLAND DES 6 fixed term to 31/3/10 & 2 permanent. To undertake a range of land management functions. The roles variously involve: delivery of targeted land management through agri-env schemes; monitoring env improvements through condition site assessments; developing conservation management plans for historic structures; assisting with regional biodiversity work (producing a Regional Biodiversity Plan & working with local authorities over national performance indicators). BUT Sound experience of env land management with particular expertise in 1+ of the following: ecology, biodiversity, the historic env, resource protection, landscape, sustainable farming, development planning & / or public access & enjoyment. ASK Ref: IRC40443. www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/jobs

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com BE4 On-going LOC MALHAM TARN PAY Expenses & equipment FOR THE NATIONAL TRUST DES Carry out all aspects of Estate management work as appropriate to the competence & skills of the vol. BUT Reasonable level of fitness & an interest in the National Trust & it's aims & responsibilities. ASK 01729 830416 [email protected] REF VOL-DIRECT-OK2 JOB PRACTICAL PROJECTS – VOLUNTEER OFFICERS BE4 N/A LOC HUMBER & EAST YORKSHIRE REGION PAY 0 FOR BTCV DES / BUT You will be involved with co-ordinating & supervising practical projects. This incl working with schools, colleges & community groups as well as regular vols & work experience individuals. The scope of the practical work is very broad & incl such tasks as tree & hedgerow planting as well as small construction projects such as ponds, raised beds & footpaths. Develop practical skills & a knowledge base that can be transferred to other professions as well as formal training courses. Experience all aspects of planning & co-ordinating practical tasks & groups of vols in many different locations throughout the Humber & East Yorkshire region. ASK Ian, 01482 620309 [email protected] REF VOL-DIRECT-10/8 JOB HABITAT ACTION PLAN VOLUNTEER (Wiltshire & Swindon) BE4 12/8/09 Informal IV 20/8/09 LOC WROUGHTON, WILTSHIRE (with some travel to Devizes) PAY 0 FOR WILTSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST DES 2 days / wk for 4+ months. Proposed start date on or soon after 1/9/09. To assist with driving forward the Wiltshire Traditional Orchards Project, a major new initiative within the Wiltshire & Swindon BAP. The role will involve locating & maintaining records on orchards across Wiltshire, along with developing a programme of communities engagement projects & / or events to promote awareness & sustained action. Predominantly office based but some fieldwork may be possible. Key role at an exciting time in the BAP calendar with a tremendous scope for impact, not only in Wilts, but also on a regional scale. BUT Well organised & self-motivated. Excellent communication & organisational skills & sound practical knowledge of MS Office software. Some knowledge of databases such as MapInfo desirable but you need to respond effectively to training on some bespoke IT systems. ASK [email protected] 01380 725670. REF VOL-DIRECT-24/8 JOB WARDEN BE4 On-going LOC ALLEN BANKS & STAWARD GORGE PAY 0* FOR THE NATIONAL TRUST – Denis Fleming Property Manager DES Working with the Property Manager, carry out all aspects of estate management work as appropriate to your competence & skills. * Travel expenses, necessary training & equipment provided. BUT Reasonable level of fitness & some appropriate skills would be useful. ASK [email protected] 01434 344218 or 07879 480979.

CJS Jobs Digest, (a review of adverts from other sources, published during the past week): REF 2408-GUARDIAN-17/8 JOB COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER BE4 17/8/09 IV 26/8/09 LOC CAMBOURNE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE PAY 19000 – 22000 FOR THE WILDLIFE TRUS FOR BEDS, CAMBS, NORTHANTS & P/BORO DES Duties incl identifying & developing stories for our website, publications, news releases & features, that raise the Trust’s profile & deliver our business & communications objectives. Respond to media queries & develop relationships with key regional media, & act as the lead publisher for our website. BUT Experienced Communications Officer. ASK Queries: [email protected] Apply: www.wildlifebcnp.org/whats-new-vacanc.htm REF 2409/12-WNATENG-17/8 LOC Worcester, Birmingham, Attingham Park*, Wolverhampton* BE4 14/8/09 FOR NATURAL ENGLAND JOB (REF) PAY DES 3 x Health Walks Delivery Officers (IRC40754) 23000 – 29100 to 32100 2 x full time, 1 p/t 18.5 hrs / wk. You will have direct responsibility for guiding & supporting the delivery of a number of healthy walking projects within 1+ county within the region. You will be working with the Primary Care Trusts & a range of other orgs in an influencing & advisory role to secure commitment amongst partners. Become expert in & advocate the benefits of walking for individuals, communities & the natural env. BUT Knowledge of health improvement & the health sector; sound experience of own work area, role & responsibilities. Health Walks Assistant Delivery Officer (IRC40753) 19000 – 24600 – 26100 Assist the regional Health Walks Delivery Officers, covering Birmingham & the Black Country. Develop a broad understanding of the benefits of walking for individuals, communities & the natural env & communicate this confidently to stakeholders. BUT Basic knowledge of the team’s work area. Both: Fixed term for 24 mths. (*Pending Q3 move to Telford). ASK www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/jobs REF 2413-WNATENG-10/8 JOB INCENTIVE SCHEMES SERVICES TEAM MEMBER BE4 7/8/09 IV wb14/9/09 LOC LEEDS PAY 14000 – 18700 to 19500 FOR NATURAL ENGLAND DES To deliver our outcome of ensuring the use & management of the natural env is more sustainable through improving the quality of env land management. Initial emphasis likely to be on the delivery of grant schemes, although opportunities are likely to become available on a wider range of tasks & responsibilities. BUT Broad knowledge of NE’s vision; basic knowledge & experience of the work area of the team. ASK Ref: IRC40735. www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/jobs REF 2414-WTELE-10/8 JOB GREEN CLUSTER STUDY OFFICER BE4 7/8/09 IV early Sept 09 LOC MEDWAY PAY 22730 – 29714 pro rata FOR MEDWAY COUNCIL DES / BUT 2 years, 3 days / wk. Greening the Gateway Kent & Medway is a partnership working across North kent & is at the forefront of the env renaissance currently taking place. GGKM completion 8 studies into the green infrastructure across North Kent & now wishes to appoint a dedicated officer to move 4 of these projects from rhetoric to action. Main duties & responsibilities incl promotion of the cluster vision through the development & maintenance of positive relationships with stakeholders. ASK Chat: martin Hall, 01634 337593. www.gtgkm.org.uk Apply: www.medway.gov.uk 01634 333333. REF

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com BE4 ? LOC CHIPPING SODBURY PAY 18000 – 22000 FOR KEYSTONE ENVIRONMENTAL DES Most projects are for the installation of wildlife exclusion fencing & associated habitat maintenance of sites, other elements of the work incl constructing artificial badger setts, pond creation & creating hibernation sites for reptiles & amphibians. Required to work away during the week at sites throughout the UK. BUT Proven track record as a foreman in the landscaping sector; full UK driving licence incl trailer towing; able to operate a pedestrian trencher & carry out running repairs & maintenance; fit & able to carry out strenuous manual work; able to motivate a team & liaise with personnel, clients, sub-contractors & suppliers. ASK Ref: 09/1131/CJS. Becky Coombes, 01666 503687. REF 2416-WGNWK-10/8 JOB CLIMATE CHANGE CO-ORDINATOR - EDUCATION BE4 6/8/09 IV 14/8/09 LOC MORLEY, LEEDS PAY 18000 pro rata FOR GROUNDWORK LEEDS DES Initially 1 year, 22.5 hrs / wk (3 days). Assist with the delivery of our Green Check programme, working primarily within schools to assist them in working towards recognised env standards, incl EMAS. BUT Proven experience of delivering env education activities, pref with primary school children; knowledge of env management systems & climate change. Excellent communication & ICT skills essential. ASK www.groundwork.org.uk Sue McGee, 0113 38 0601 [email protected] REF 2417-WCCW-24/8 JOB CONSERVATION OFFICER (SITES TEAM) BE4 20/8/09 IV early Sept 09 LOC MOLD PAY 19141 pro rata (10863.81 p.a.) FOR COUNTRYSIDE COUNCIL FOR WALES DES Fixed term to 31/310, 21 hrs / wk. Assist in the delivery of regional & corporate projects & programmes to achieve favourable conservation status for designated sites. BUT Good grounding in rel science or land based discipline; organisational & project management skills; interpersonal & communication skills incl writing concise documents & giving presentations; ability to negotiate & liaise, esp with landowners, farmers, other land interests & orgs incl joint projects & sensitive situations; strong skills in nature conservation incl identifying habitat & species features, evaluating conservation status, setting objectives, managing implementation, survey & monitoring; understanding of farming, forestry & other rural land uses & rel legislation; IT skills incl GIS; positive attitude to & awareness of Welsh culture; UK driving licence. ASK Ref: 000880. www.ccw.gov.uk [email protected] 0845 130 6229. REF 2418-GUARDIAN-17/8 JOB GIS & DATA OFFICER BE4 14/8/09 LOC THE DEEP, HULL PAY 20000 – 23000 FOR YORKSHIRE & HUMBER SEAFOOD GROUP DES The Net Gain Marine Conservation Zone Project has been set up to plan & develop a network of MCZs in the North Sea through a stakeholder process, in order to establish an ecologically coherent network of effectively managed areas by 2012 to safeguard marine biodiversity. Provide technical support in acquiring, managing & analysing the spatial information underpinning the MCZ planning process. BUT Good degree or equiv in rel science subject (marine biology, biology, GIS or env sciences), strong database skills & proven experience in GIS projects, pref with an env or marine theme. Further degree in GIS, experience in marine spatial mapping projects & experience in the region desirable. ASK Joanna Redhead, 01482 216222 [email protected] www.yhsg.co.uk REF 2419-GUARDIAN-10/8 JOB DELIVERY LEADER, MARINE CONSERVATION ZONES BE4 12/8/09 IV 8/9/09 LOC FLEXIBLE (Peterborough pref) PAY 29000 – 37000 to 39750 FOR NATURAL ENGLAND DES The Marine Conservation Zone project is a national partnership which by Autumn 2011 will recommend to central Government a network of MCZs as required by the Marine & Coastal Access Bill. This is a high profiled opportunity to promote marine conservation & sustainable management of the marine env. BUT All round project management skills & knowledge of how to achieve targets within budget. Organised & professional, leading by example & able to imbue your team with a sense of belief & purpose. Excellent relationship builder able to communicate ideas clearly but with passion. ASK Ref: NEE 74 CJS. 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 2420-GUARDIAN-10/8 JOB HEAD OF ENVIRONMENT BE4 11/8/09 IV wb1/9/09 LOC MANCHESTER (with considerable travel) PAY 52495 – 66182 FOR THE GOVERNMENT OFFICE FOR THE NORTH WEST DES Wide ranging & challenging agenda covering climate change, energy, waste, resources use, sustainable development, local env quality, natural env, farming, food & rural affairs. BUT In-depth subject knowledge & experience. Ability to turn a complex agenda into action & lead & motivate a small team to deliver. ASK Chat: David Highman, 0161 952 4439. Apply: Penny Bunting, 0161 952 4439 [email protected] 12th Floor City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester M1 4BE REF 2421/4-WNATENG-17/8 LOC CREWE, KENDAL or MANCHESTER BE4 19/8/09 FOR NATURAL ENGLAND JOB (REF) PAY DES 2 x Health Walks Delivery Officers (IRC40746) 23000 – 29100 to 32100 24 months, possible 12 months extension. You will have direct responsibility for guiding & supporting the delivery of a number of healthy walking projects. You will be working with the Primary Care Trusts & a range of other orgs in an influencing & advisory role to secure commitment amongst partners. Become expert in & advocate the benefits of walking for individuals, communities & the natural env. BUT Knowledge of health improvement & the health sector; sound experience of own work area, role & responsibilities. 2 x Health Walks Assistant Delivery Officer (IRC40747) 19000 – 24600 – 26100 24 months, full or part time. Assist the regional Health Walks Delivery Officers. Develop a broad understanding of the benefits of walking for individuals, communities & the natural env & communicate this confidently to stakeholders. BUT Basic knowledge of the team’s work area. ASK www.naturalengland.org.uk/about_us/jobs

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com REF 2425-SHOOTINGTIMES-17/8 JOB COUNTRY COUPLE BE4 ? LOC ROSS-SHIRE approx 45 mins NW of Inverness PAY YES + accom FOR LOCHLUICHART ESTATE DES Working in an existing team carrying out general estate work, to incl gardening, forestry, fencing, deer stalking, sheep & fishing. Partner to work in the Lodge, cooking for family & guests approx 10 / 12 weeks spread over the year, plus weekends as required. BUT Some experience of gardening pref. Quad, Argo, Chainsaw & Spraying certs an advantage but full training given. Partner: ability to cater for parties of up to 12. ASK CV, letter & refs (professional & personal) to Estate Manager, Woodside Cottage, Lochluichart Estate, Garve, Ross-shire REF 2426-THE-17/8 JOB MANAGER – Rural Digital Economy Hub BE4 14/8/09 LOC ABERDEEN PAY 36532 – 43622 FOR UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN DES 5 years. Digital Economy is an RCUK cross-council programme aimed at realising the transformational impact of ICT for all aspects of business, society & government. The Hub is due to commence its activities in Oct 2009 & will have 23 postdoctoral fellows, 16 research assistants & KTP associates & 22 research students working within the disciplines of compute science, communication engineering, human geography, sociology, transport studies, health sciences & env science. BUT Dynamic, proactive & innovative; experienced manager with excellent team working skills & ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience of research centre management esp welcome. ASK Ref: RDH001AX www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs REF 2427-WENVA-10/8 JOB SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ACCOUNT MANAGER BE4 6/8/09 LOC BRAMPTON, IPSWICH PAY from 38409 FOR ENVIRONMENT AGENCY DES 1 year assignment, part of the Regional Strategy Unit, to lead the delivery of the Sustainable Communities plan which requires 500,000+ new homes to be built before 2021 within the East of England, with the aim of improving the env performance of development & changing the region’s behaviour to reduce the env impacts. BUT Degree & membership of rel institution; broad expertise in a wide range of issues incl written & verbal communication, networking & negotiation. Knowledge of concepts & principles of env & sustainable development issues through business experience. Lateral & strategic thinker. Driving licence. ASK Ref: IRC42996/ANG. www.environment-agency.gov.uk Recruitment Admin Team, 4th Floor, Stockdale House, Headingley Business Park, 8 Victoria Road, Leeds LS6 1PF 0845 601 2233 [email protected] REF 2428/9-WENVA-10/8 LOC WARRINGTON & PETERBOROUGH BE4 See below FOR ENVIRONMENT AGENCY JOB (REF) PAY DES Carbon Reduction Commitment Manager (14247/HDO) 48204 – 53785 The Carbon Reduction Commitment is a trailblazing new trading scheme aimed at reducing emissions from large businesses. This new duty is a key climate change mitigation action for the Agency & the work is high profile. BUT Excellent leadership, management, communication & technical skills. Graduate with regulatory & management experience. Experience of emissions trading a significant advantage. BE4 9/8/09. Information & Environmental Assessment Officer (IRC42913) 24000 Responsible for the collation of regional information on waste data. Depending on your background the role is likely to extend into other issues such as community sustainability, env permitting & municipal recycling rates. BUT Rel science degree or equiv experience; proven data & information analysis skills & ideally some knowledge of waste management & regulation issues. Familiarity with MS Office packages, esp Excel & Access essential pref GIS. Communication skills to network in a large org. BE4 10/8/09. ASK . www.environment-agency.gov.uk Recruitment Admin Team, 4th Floor, Stockdale House, Headingley Business Park, 8 Victoria Road, Leeds LS6 1PF 0845 601 2233. REF 2430/1-WFC-17/8 JOB TWO WORKS SUPERVISORS BE4 14/8/09 LOC NEWTON STEWART, GALLOWAY & AE VILLAGE PAY 18281 FOR FORESTRY COMMISSION DES 1 x Newton Stewart (Ref: HR09/57) & 1 x Ae Village (Ref: HR09/58). To supervise forest management operations to enhance the National Forest Estate, providing support to other operations staff when required. BUT Recent practical forestry experience & full UK driving licence. Experience of managing harvesting & forest management operations & implementing H&S standards a distinct advantage. ASK www.forestry.gov.uk/vacancies [email protected] [email protected] Jillian Buchan, HR Services, Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh EH12 7AT REF 2432-WTELE-17/8 JOB AREA PARKS OFFICER BE4 13/8/09 noon LOC LONDON PAY 30843 – 34707 FOR LAMBETH COUNCIL DES Part of a team managing Lambeth's 64 parks & greenspaces for a wide range of customers & service users. Building upon past & present successes whilst developing the service to address customers changing needs & aspirations. BUT Good level of academic attainment with possibly specific open space, landscape management or hort quals. Able to demonstrate 3+ years experience of parks & greenspaces service env where you have utilised strong project management skills to deliver small / medium scale greenspace improvements as well as direct involvement in a contract monitoring role. Excellent oral & written skills & able to write clear & concise reports. Personal resilience, professionalism & desire to succeed in adverse circumstances must be strong & well tempered through experience & knowledge. Computerate. Experience of using a bespoke monitoring system such as SKY advantageous. ASK Ref: ACS242-CJS www.lambeth.gov.uk REF BE4 PAY

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Countryside Jobs Service Weekly – www.countryside-jobs.com DES 5 mth contract. Responsible for responding to customer enquiries requesting tree services incl visits, inspections, preparing reports, letters & prioritising work for contracted tree surgeons. Involves surveying, recording of tree stock within parks, open spaces & housing areas. Monitor the quality & H&S arrangements of contractors & internal grounds maintenance teams when carrying out tree work. Opportunity to develop experience with TPOs & planning applications & co-ordinate Sponsored Tree Planting Scheme. BUT Part qualified to HNC standard or equiv. job share applications welcome but CVs not accepted. ASK Ref: CP500-CJS www.crawley.gov.uk

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