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Senior Ecologist

Salary: £25-28,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours) usually 9:00-5:30 but with some early morning and evening work as required

Solum Environmental are looking to appoint a Senior Ecologist to join our small but dedicated team in Knutsford, Cheshire.

Closing Date 2/3/12

Region: North West

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Section Leader - Land and Environmental Management, Bridgwater College

Closing Date 19/2/12

Region: South West


logo: Epsom & Ewell Borough CouncilCountryside Officer

£8,002 per annum

Part-time, two days per week - Tuesday and Wednesday

An opportunity has arisen to join our successful Countryside Team which is focused on managing biodiversity, strategically improving public access and providing interpretation on Epsom Common, Horton Country Park and the Hogsmill local nature reserves.

Closing Date 19/2/12

Region: South

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logo: National TrustRanger (Volunteers Assistant)

Salary: £13,860 per annum

Location: High Wray Basecamp, South Lakes Cumbria

Contract:  Full time, fixed term contract (1 year)

 Working as part of a small team of Rangers you’ll work from our Volunteer Centre, ensuring all groups of volunteers are supervised in practical conservation tasks. As a key member of the Volunteer Centre you’ll be responsible for the practical running of the buildings. It’s a thrilling professional challenge and one you’ll take on with gusto and enthusiasm.

Closing Date 24/2/12

Region: North West

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Ecological Clerk of Works including Otter/Badger Surveyor

Salary: £23-26,000pr (depending on experience)

Hours:  5.5 hours per day with 4 days as ECoW and 1 day otter/water vole/badger surveying/licensing per week

Solum Environmental are looking to recruit a professional, experienced ecologist to act as ECoW and otter/ badger surveyor on a large, complex & ecologically sensitive remediation project near Glasgow.

Closing Date 24/2/12

Region: Scotland

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logo: Thomson EcologySenior Ecologists and Ecologists

Thomson Ecology Ltd has opportunities for experienced and very competent Senior Ecologists and Ecologists with sound consultancy experience to join our team at our head office in Guildford and at our Regional offices in Cardiff and Leeds. These are full time permanent positions. We give all ecologists the chance to manage projects and you will be supported in this with excellent company systems and substantial training opportunities.

Closing Date 16/2/12

Region: North East, South & Wales

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Surveyors required for vibrant Ecological Consultancy.  Initial 3 month contracts starting beginning March 2012, based in east Yorkshire, with possible contract extension to October based in our beautiful Northumberland offices.  Graduate to experienced ecologists considered. You will join a welcoming team of eleven zoologists, botanists, ornithologists and fresh water ecologists working on a wide range of projects in northern England and Scotland.  Salary negotiable £17-£32k, dependent on experience.

Closing Date 15/2/12

Region: North East

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logo: WWT Saving wetlands for wildlife & peopleConservation Policy Officer

WWT HQ, Slimbridge

Fixed-term contract until April 2015

£25,110 - £26,432 per annum

Do you have the drive to make wetlands secure for wildlife and people through influencing government? We are looking for a dynamic individual who is a good communicator to play a pivotal role in delivering an environment rich in quality wetlands through our Conservation Policy Unit. You will help influence the development of key areas of environmental policy over the coming years.

Closing Date 2/3/12

Region: South

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logo: National TrustBeach Ranger

Salary: £6.60 per hour

Location: Purbeck, Studland Beach

Contract: Seasonal, nil hours contract

 Assisting the Senior Beach Ranger, you’ll carry out a range of practical countryside management task and inspections. You’ll assist with events and activities for visitors and deliver short talks for them about the fascinating history of the beach, while always providing a warm welcome and helping hand.

Closing Date 24/2/12

Region: South West

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Ranger, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority

Closing Date 1/3/12

Region: South


Summer Education Trainee (March – August)

Salary: Minimum wage

24 hours per week

Gatton Park is an historic parkland in Reigate, Surrey comprising parkland, woods, lakes and gardens. Over the last 12 years this beautiful setting has been used as inspiration for education activities including school visits, holiday activities, courses, projects and events with 8000 visitors a year. We are able to offer a placement to provide experience in the field of environmental education as a step into employment to someone who has been unemployed for six months or more.

Closing Date 17/2/12

Region: South

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Recreation Maintenance Officer

Job Ref: CS11/223

Salary: £16,698 per annum

Shropshire Council are seeking an officer to carry out practical on the ground improvements such as the installation of countryside furniture and tasks such as clearance, habitat management & woodland work.

The postholder will occasionally survey the required work and negotiate with the appropriate land holders, officers or community groups.

Closing Date 15/2/12

Region: Midlands

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logo: Dorset County CouncilTrainee Tutor 

Leeson House Field Studies Centre, Swanage

£15,817 pro rata (Unqualified teachers pay scale grade 1)

24/34 hours per week

Leeson House Field Studies Centre near Swanage in Dorset requires a permanent Trainee Tutor to join the team starting April 2012 (or as soon afterwards as possible). You will be trained to teach environmental studies to Primary and Secondary aged pupils alongside a range of other duties within the Study Centre.

Delete Date 5/3/12

Region: South West

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logo: National TrustOutdoors Manager (Bristol)

Salary: £27,097 per annum

Location: Tyntesfield and Leigh Woods, Bristol

Whether you’re making sure that we’re delivering the highest standards of presentation, conservation and interpretation, or finding new ways to get more people outdoors, your enthusiasm and knowledge will see us deliver unforgettable outdoor experiences, time after time. You’ll also look for new ways to generate funding and resources for outdoor projects, while getting more and more people actively involved in our conservation and environmental work.

Closing Date 17/2/12

Region: South West

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logo: National TrustRanger

Salary: £13,860 P/A Pro-rata

Location: Hadrian’s Wall & Housesteads Fort, Hexham, Northumberland

Contract: Permanent Part-time (15 hours per week)

Alongside Ranger colleagues, you’ll make sure that, at every twist and turn of this iconic landscape, we’re delivering outstanding outdoor experiences and excellent conservation work. Whether you’re felling trees, removing scrub or repairing boundaries or signage, you’ll often work on the landscape with teams of volunteers and members of the community, so you’ll need to keep a close eye on how they’re working.

Closing Date 17/2/12

Region: North East

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Senior Ranger, Countryside Team, Bournemouth Borough Council

Closing Date 20/2/12

Region: South


Volunteer posts advertised week beginning 6/2/11 

Volunteer Ranger, National Trust (26/2)

Biodiversity Surveying Assistant, Sutton Nature Conservation Volunteers (24/2)

Communications Assistant, Sutton Nature Conservation Volunteers (24/2)

Volunteer Ranger, Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (24/2)

Nature Tourism Assistant, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (14/2)

Waste Buster, Waste Watch (2/3)

Visitwoods Webguide Scotland, Woodland Trust

Visitwoods Scotland Networking Volunteer, Woodland Trust

Threat Detectors, Woodland Trust

To view any post click on the job title.

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Chief Operating Officer

Manx BirdLife (MBL) is looking for an exceptional person to take the organisation on the next step in its exciting development to help species such as the chough, hen harrier and Manx shearwater.

We are seeking a dynamic individual who has experience of leading and managing high performing teams. You will be passionate about bird conservation, an excellent ambassador and advocate for the organisation and its policies, and able to manage a diverse and challenging personal work programme.

Closing Date 17/2/12

Region: North West

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Logo: Gwent Wildlife TrustNatural Assets Project Ecological Surveyor

 Full time post for 6 months.

The post holder will be required to carry out botanical surveys of potential Local Wildlife Sites identified from desk based analysis, and produce site survey reports, liaise with landowners and provide land management advice.  This will include advising landowners on the Natural Assets Grant Scheme (a small grants scheme for habitat works on Local Wildlife Sites).

Closing Date 24/2/12

Region: Wales

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Logo: West Yorkshire EcologyTemporary Bird Surveyor

Vacancy Ref: WYJS:070

Salary Scale WY03, £15,725 to £16,830       

West Yorkshire Ecology is seeking a temporary bird surveyor. This is a fixed contract for 6 months in spring/ summer 2012 (beginning April 2nd).

The successful applicant will undertake bird surveys at sites within moorland and moorland fringe habitats of the South Pennines in West Yorkshire. The applicant will identify and record all bird activity, as well as associated habitat types.

Closing Date 20/2/12

Region: North East

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logo: National TrustRanger Uplands

Salary: £13,860 P/A

Location: Borrowdale, Coniston, Cumbria

Contract: Fixed-term (3years) Full-time Annualised (1950 hours per annum)

We want to find exciting new ways to get people of all ages and backgrounds involved with the conservation work we’re doing here. It’s a thrilling professional challenge – and one you’ll take up with gusto and enthusiasm.

Working as a close team alongside Ranger colleagues, you’ll make sure that, at every twist and turn of this iconic landscape, we’re delivering outstanding outdoor experiences and excellent conservation work.

Closing Date 24/2/12

Region: North West

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logo: National TrustAssistant Ranger X2

Salary: £13,860 P/A

Location: Coniston & Little Langdale,

Coniston, Cumbria

Contract: Permanent Full-time Annualised (1950 hours per annum)

Alongside Ranger colleagues, you’ll make sure that, at every twist and turn of this iconic landscape, we’re delivering outstanding outdoor experiences and excellent conservation work. Whether you’re improving access or repairing boundaries, you’ll often work on the landscape with teams of volunteers and members of the community, so you’ll need to keep a close eye on how they’re working.

Closing Date 17/2/12

Region: North West

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logo: National TrustRanger

Salary: £16,335 per annum

Location: Ashridge Estate,        Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire

As well as carrying out estate maintenance, practical conservation tasks and surveys, you will be talking to visitors, supporters and other groups about the importance of our conservation work, sharing your passion for nature and the outdoors, and making sure that every visitor to Ashridge Estate has an unforgettable experience.

Closing Date 20/2/12

Region: South

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175 hectare Forest Nursery requires a Technical Trainee

Crop walking in all weathers is an integral part of this role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the care of valuable crops.

They will also be required to pay attention to detail, accurately record data, and be driven to acquire knowledge and explore a myriad of solutions.

Delete Date 2/3/12

Region: Midlands

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Nature Conservation Officer

Camden Council 

Contract - Permanent, full time

Salary - £35,055 - £37,851

Location: Town Hall Extension, Argyle Street, WC1H 8NP

We are looking for a strong influencer and strategic thinker who understands how biodiversity can be improved by working with internal and external customers to put in place the mechanisms needed to enable delivery. 

Closing Date 16/2/12

Region: South

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Logo: RSPBField Teacher – Leighton Moss, nr Carnforth, Lancashire

We require a field teacher to join the team at Leighton Moss to help deliver our vibrant and popular programme of curriculum-linked activities to school, FE, HE and community groups at the reserve. You will be guaranteed to work at least 90 hours per year (ie 15 six-hour days) mostly in the school summer term) and thereafter as and when required, dependant on educational bookings.

Closing Date:5/3/12

Region: North West

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UPDATED JOB TITLELogo: RSPB

Date with Nature Assistant – Dove Stone, near Oldham, Lancs

£13,500 - £15,000pa 2 year contract

30hrs p.w. including weekends

Are you out going?  Are you passionate about wildlife? Do you enjoy talking to the public? Can you organise interesting & imaginative events and activities? Can you enthuse, motivate and inspire others? Do you like working outdoors in all weathers? If so we would like to hear from you!

Closing Date: 24/2/12

Region: North West

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Logo: RSPBAssistant Warden – Hodbarrow, Cumbria

£14,000 - £16,000 2 year contract

The RSPB are looking for an Assistant Warden with the drive and enthusiasm to make the most of working on our Hodbarrow reserve as part of the Cumbria coast team.   You will contribute to the management of a range of habitats along with the maintenance and development of the existing estate and visitor infrastructure.

Closing Date: 24/2/12

Region: North West

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Logo: RSPBMerlin Information Manager

Based at RSPB UK Headquarters

Are you organised, excited about documents and familiar with the benefits that SharePoint can bring?  If so we need you!  We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to help implement and lead the RSPB’s conservation information management programme.  Joining the Conservation Data Management Unit, you will have experience of information, data and/or document management, preferably with expertise in using Microsoft SharePoint software or similar.

Closing Date: 24/2/12

Region: South

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There is a vacancy within the ‘Strategic Mink Control in Northern Scotland Project’ for a  Mink Control  Officer.

This a fixed term position commencing in  April 2012 and terminating on 31 August 2013.

Please refer to the Project Information Sheet & General Job Description

Mink Control  Officer

Salary:£22,000-£26,000 dependant on experience

The Officer will be located within rural Aberdeenshire.

Closing Date: 22/2/12

Region: Scotland

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Logo: Natural PowerSenior Marine Ecologist

Natural Power is a leading international renewable energy consultancy.  We provide expert services to the renewable energy industry in the development, construction and operational phases of renewable energy projects.

We are looking for a Senior Marine Ecologist to join our ecology and hydrology department based out of our Falkirk office.  In this role, you will primarily be responsible for liaising with clients, preparing and writing of technical reports, EIA chapters and compiling information for Habitat Regulations Assessments.  You will provide input into survey recommendations, design and analysis. 

Closing Date: 17/2/12

Region: Scotland

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Logo: RSPBField Officer

Aberdeen

£14,500 - £15,000 pa  5 month contract

RSPB Scotland is looking for an enthusiastic field worker to join their team in North East Scotland.  Working throughout the region you will survey a large variety of species in different habitats.  This will include (not exclusively) monitoring existing and looking for new red kite nests, monitoring upland birds including raptors, as well as wader, tern and black grouse surveys.

Closing Date: 20/2/12

Region: Scotland

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Logo: RSPBPeople Engagement Assistant

South Stack

£13,800 - £15,500 pa (19 March to 1 October 2012)

We are looking for a people person to join our busy visitor team here at South Stack for the Summer season. The successful candidate will enjoy making conversations with a wide variety of people from a wide range of backgrounds and will enjoy BOTH inspiring them about the natural world and inspiring them to join the RSPB.

Closing Date: 12/2/12

Region: Wales

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The Renewal ProjectProject Manager

£22,932 per annum

24 month fixed-term contract

37.5 hours per week

Location: Newbury, West Berkshire

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver the aims and objectives of the Restoration in Newbury Along the River Lambourn Project (RENEWAL) – The Project has been set up to raise awareness of the natural and historic heritage of the river and actively involve the local communities in understanding and appreciating the River.

Closing Date: 16/2/12

Region: South

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Consultant Ecologists

Heritage Environmental Ltd (HEL), a leading independent ecological consultancy in Scotland, is seeking experienced field ecologists to work on a variety of projects. The successful candidate will work either from HEL’s office in Perthshire or in accommodation provided in Highland or Perthshire.

Closing Date: 17/2/12

Region: Scotland

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logo: Norfolk Wildlife TrustNorfolk Wildlife Trust - West Norfolk Heathlands Officer

Salary: £20,000 - £22,500pa depending on experience

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is the county’s largest environmental charity, committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk’s wildlife and wild places.

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our West Norfolk reserve management team to work on some of the County’s premier nature reserves.

Closing Date: 20/2/12

Region: Anglia

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Reserves Officer – Leeds City Region

£23000 pa plus up to 5% pension contribution

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing environmental organisations and seeks to appoint a Reserves Officer (Leeds City Region). 

The Reserves Officer will be responsible for managing and developing a suite of LCC owned reserves across SE Leeds.  The post holder will develop and implement management plans and work programmes using a network of volunteers, trainees, contractors and staff to ensure that reserves are managed to a high standard for wildlife and for people.

Closing Date: 14/2/12

Region: North East

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logo: Bumblebee Conservation TrustBees for Everyone - Conservation Officer (Scotland)

Starting salary: £19 – 23.5k + 7% pension

Duration: 32 months.

The Bumblebee Conservation Trust seeks to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and highly capable individual to deliver work as part of our three-year Bees for Everyone project. This exciting UK-wide project aims to raise awareness of bumblebees and to support rare species through active conservation work to provide flower-rich habitats.
As a BfE Conservation Officer (Scotland) you will deliver these aims in some of the most beautiful areas of Scotland – the Hebrides, Orkney and the north coast.

Closing Date: 17/2/12

Region: Scotland

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Horsham District Council - Directorate of Community Services

2x Assistant Countryside Wardens (casual contract)

£7.20/hr    April to September 2012

Post 1:  Weekdays (5 days per week) from May – September

Post 2:  Weekends from April - September

Horsham District Council requires two suitable people to join its busy team of Countryside Wardens.  This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to gain experience needed to develop a countryside career. 

Closing Date: 12/2/12

Region: South

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logo: National TrustCountryside Operations Manager

Salary: £24,496 per annum 

Location: Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House & Estate 

An inspirational leader with a commercial mindset, you’ll identify and explore new opportunities to maximise the appeal of Mottisfont Estate and other properties in the South West Hants region. You’ll focus on increasing revenue and raising vital funds too.

Closing Date: 17/2/12

Region: South

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Skills for Wildlife Trainee

Organisation: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Location: Potteric Carr, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is recruiting for an exciting new conservation training programme, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. 4 training bursaries are available, offering accredited training and essential work experience. Based at one of Yorkshire’s largest nature reserves the trainee programme includes practical conservation work placements, as well as training opportunities. Trainees will work a 32.5 hour week.  The one year trainee programme starts on 10 April 2012

 

Closing Date: 17/2/12

Region: North East

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logo: National TrustRanger (Volunteers)

Salary: £16,335

Location: Stackpole Estate, Pembs

Contract: 37.5 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays

As part of our Ranger team, and overseeing the work of two volunteers themselves, you’ll make sure that, at every twist and turn of this varied landscape, we’re delivering outstanding outdoor experiences to our volunteer groups – as well as great conservation work.

Closing Date: 13/2/12

Region: Wales

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logo: National TrustRanger x 2

Salary: £16,335

Location: Stackpole Estate, Pembs

Contract: 37.5 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays

 As well as the Rangers in our Conservation Team, we rely on the commitment and hard graft of volunteers, so recruiting and managing teams of volunteers is an important part of this role. As well as carrying out estate maintenance, practical conservation tasks and surveys, you will be talking to visitors, supporters and other groups about the importance of our conservation work, sharing your passion for nature and the outdoors, and making sure that every visitor to has an unforgettable experience.

Closing Date: 24/2/12

Region: Wales

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The Ulster Wildlife Trust is currently recruiting to the post of Chief Executive Officer

The CEO will provide effective leadership both internally and externally with all stakeholders and will at all times promote the key strategic aims of the Ulster Wildlife Trust. He/She will have overall responsibility for the strategic and operational delivery of the Trust’s work. This will include strategic review and effective business planning for all areas of output.

Closing Date: 20/2/12

Region: Northern Ireland

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logo: New Forest National ParkNew Forest Land Advice Service Advisor

£28,901per annum

12 month fixed-term contract

37 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for an advisor to join the New Forest Land Advice Service which will be based at the National Park Authority.  You will be responsible for providing advice, support and training directly to land owners and managers on sustainable land management practices and opportunities. 

Closing Date: 13/2/12

Region: South

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Volunteer posts advertised week beginning 30/1/12 

Full Time Volunteer Gardener, National Trust (24/2)

Research & Communications Volunteer, Woodland Trust

PAWS Assessor, Woodland Trust

Local Media Volunteer – Gloucestershire, Woodland Trust

Admin Volunteer, Plantlife (13/2)

Turtle Dove Fieldwork Assistant X 3, RSPB (1/3)

Isle Of May NNR Volunteer Warden, Scottish Natural Heritage (13/2)

Volunteer Marketing Assistant, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust (17/2)

Residential Volunteers, Kelburn Country Centre (20/2)

Publications & Media Volunteer Internship, RSPB Scotland (29/2)

Volunteer Assistant Warden, National Trust (20/2)

To view any post click on the job title.

All Volunteer Adverts Here


Logo: South Downs National Park AuthorityEducation Officer

Midhurst, with regular travel throughout the South Downs National Park           

This is a full-time post of 37 hours per week.  However a 30 hour, 4 day week may be considered.  Job share applicants will be considered. The post will involve some evening and weekend working.  

We are looking to recruit an Education Officer who will be responsible for the delivery of the Authority’s direct education activities for the promotion of understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the South Downs National Park.

Closing Date: 13/2/12

Region: South

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Logo: RSPBForest Restoration Scientist  – Harapan Rainforest

Harapan Rainforest is an innovative project to protect and restore a former logging concession (c 1000 km2) in Sumatra. We are looking for a Senior level Scientist to work with the Research and Conservation Department at Harapan Rainforest (HRF).

You will develop the science required to support the effective restoration of the site so you will need particular skills and experience in tropical forest restoration. You will work closely with the HRF Forest Operations Department to deliver restoration activities according to best practise.

Closing Date: 2/3/12

Region: International

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Logo: RSPBAssistant Stockperson/Warden – Nene Washes, Cambs

£14,000 – 16,000 pa  

  

Ideally we are looking for someone who has experience of working with livestock, competent when working with machinery, has tractor driving qualifications and is interested in nature and it’s conservation. Training can be provided for keen applicants who do not possess all the requirements.

Closing Date: 24/2/12

Region: Anglia

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Logo: RSPBPartner Development Officer (West Africa) 

Based at RSPB UK Headquarters

Internationally, the RSPB supports local partners to implement successful conservation programmes and ultimately achieve self-sufficiency. The purpose is to co-ordinate the RSPB’s BirdLife partner development programme in West Africa initially in Sierra Leone and Nigeria. This includes partner support, organisational capacity building, fundraising, project management, and advocacy.

Closing Date: 1/3/12

Region: South

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Logo: Kent Wildlife TrustReturn to Eden - Assistant Project Officer

Temporary full-time post to August 2012

Based at Tyland Barn, Maidstone

‘Return to Eden: Part 1’ is a project based on land adjacent to and within the catchment of the River Eden in West Kent and will help the UK deliver Water Framework Directive targets. The Eden is designated a Local Wildlife Site.

The purpose of this post is to work with Land Management Advisory Service staff at Kent Wildlife Trust to secure the delivery of this project. This will be achieved by bringing sites into positive management by providing habitat management advice, support and guidance to landowners and contractors and assisting landowners with applications for suitable grant schemes.

Closing Date: 20/2/12

Region: South

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Logo: RSPBCommunity Fundraising Officer

Based Denby Dale or Lancaster

 

We need a confident communicator with community fund-raising and people management experience to help us drive income generation for the RSPB in Northern England.  Concentrating on a number of income streams, you will work closely with volunteers and supporters, recruiting, managing and supporting people who raise funds in their own time. 

Closing Date: 20/2/12

Region: North West and North East

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Logo: RSPBInformation Assistant

p/t 2 days pw

Beacon Fell Visitor Centre

Are you confident and out going?  Do you have a passion for wildlife and enjoy talking to the public? If you are an enthusiastic and inspiring person, you can help build support for the RSPB. This role offers exciting challenges and rewards for a charismatic individual linked to an exciting project in the heart of Lancashire. 

Closing Date: 27/2/12

Region: North West

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Logo: RSPBField Teacher

(11 month contract)

 Loch of Strathbeg

An enthusiastic, well organised person who would enjoy working with school children outdoors, is required to join the field teaching team at the Loch of Strathbeg nature reserve.

The usual working day is a weekday, 9.30am till 2.30pm at the Loch of Strathbeg. More than 70% of visiting groups are local primary schools who enjoy activities like pond dipping to help their class project come to life.

Closing Date: 22/2/12

Region: Scotland

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Logo: RSPBWarden – Baron’s Hough & Airds Moss Reserves

To deliver a high standard of visitor care and community involvement at the RSPB reserve at Barons Haugh, maintain the reserve to a high quality and monitor wildlife.  To provide a regular presence across the entire site, engendering a feeling of security and stewardship, develop and run a programme of information and interpretation provision including events, literature, signage, formal and informal education and to form the key contact point for all estate enquiries and be the “face” of the reserve. 

Closing Date: 15/2/12

Region: Scotland

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Upland Footpath Worker
Upland Access Ltd
Person required for a team of upland pathworkers for contracts throughout Scotland, working and living within a small team in sometimes remote and mountainous areas, starting in the spring.  This is a short term position from Mid March to September, subject to weather conditions and availability of work during and after these dates.

Closing Date: 24/2/12

Region: Scotland

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Seasonal Rangers (up to 14 posts), National Trust for Scotland

Closing Date: 9/2/12

Region: Scotland

 

Graduate Ecologist

Position available with small, friendly Dorset based ecological consultancy, Lindsay Carrington Ecological Services.

Competitive salary

The position is for a 6 month contract (with possible extension), assisting with a wide variety of surveys, including bats, great crested newts and reptiles.

Closing Date: 23/2/12

Region: South West

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Logo: Surrey Wildlife TrustFundraising Manager

Surrey Wildlife Trust is continually seeking funds from a wide variety of external sources in order to achieve our charitable objectives.

We are looking for a Fundraising Manager to lead an established fundraising team and work in partnership with our education, conservation and land managers to identify suitable projects and appropriate sources, thereby securing and expanding funding for the Trust’s vital work in nature conservation and community education.

Closing Date: 20/2/12

Region: South

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Logo: RSPBLand Agent, Bangor, Gwynedd

 

A unique opportunity to put your energy and skills to good use and help us enhance Welsh wildlife.

We need an enthusiastic and energetic qualified Chartered Surveyor to join us.  Working in conjunction with our existing Welsh land agent you will provide high quality land agency and risk management support and advice to the RSPB Cymru team.

Closing Date: 14/2/12

Region: Wales

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Logo: RSPBVisitor Services Manager, Rathlin Island

24 week contract

 

We are currently seeking to employ a Manager with a strong operational background in membership recruitment. You must be able to lead, motivate and develop a team of staff and volunteers while ensuring operational standards are maintained along with high levels of customer satisfaction.

Closing Date: 14/2/12

Region: Northern Ireland

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Logo: RSPBMembership Development Assistant x 2, Rathlin Island

18 week contracts - 22.5 hrs pw

 

The focus of this role will be to recruit new members to the RSPB, meeting membership recruitment and income targets. 

Working at the Seabird Centre and other locations throughout Rathlin island, the post holder must be able to lead, motivate and develop a team of volunteers while ensuring operational standards are maintained along with high levels of customer satisfaction.

Closing Date: 14/2/12

Region: Northern Ireland

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Logo: RSPBRegional Project Fundraising Officer, Birmingham or Banbury

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and professional fundraiser to join our small but effective Grants, Trusts and Corporate support team. 

Our team raise vital funds for nature reserves, conservation and people engagement activities in the Midlands.

 

Closing Date: 14/2/12

Region: Midlands

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Logo: Essex Wildlife TrustEssex Wildlife Trust is protecting Wildlife for the future and for the People of Essex.  The Trust has over 33,600 members, 2,000 volunteers, 87 nature reserves, 7 Visitor Centres and 100 staff.

 

Local Wildlife Sites Officer

Position based at Abbotts Hall Farm.

Looking after Local Wildlife Sites in Essex involves ecological surveys to identify and record important biodiversity areas and advice on Positive Conservation Management. 

Closing Date: 20/2/12

Region: South

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Surrey County CouncilCountryside Management Heritage Skills Apprentice

4 months each at Guildford, Chessington & Caterham

Apprenticeship, Full Time

Each of the three posts will be based in turn for 4 months at each of the 3 Countryside Management Projects. Please also note that this is a one year fixed term contract.

We are looking for three highly motivated people to take up this unique opportunity to learn and work within Surrey County Council's Countryside section.
With a passion for all things related to our countryside heritage, this placement will teach you how to manage our heathland, downland and woodland and give you the right skills and experience to develop a career in this challenging but rewarding role.

Closing Date: 12/2/12

Region: South

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logo: Bournemouth Natural Science SocietyProject Officer Bournemouth Naturally

at Bournemouth Natural Science Society

This post is a 2 year contract, part time 3 day equivalent

£ 12,800 per annum 

BNSS is seeking an enthusiastic individual to deliver Bournemouth Naturally by providing local people with a range of opportunities to learn about and participate in recording and  conserving the natural heritage of Bournemouth.  This will be achieved through initiating and developing working partnerships with and between local community conservation groups and expert naturalists. 

Closing Date: 20/2/12

Region: South West

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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Skills for Climate Change Supervisor

Fixed Term contract to 31 November 2012 

£23000 pa plus up to 5% pension contribution 

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing environmental organisations and seeks to appoint a Skills for Climate Change Supervisor.  The Skills for Climate Change Supervisor will manage, support and supervise a small team of eight trainees who will all be previously not in employment, education or training (NEET).

Closing Date: 15/2/12

Region: North East

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Cornwall Wildlife Trust requires a full-time Marine Conservation Officer

This is a permanent and core position within the Conservation section of Cornwall Wildlife Trust. 

The post-holder will develop and deliver the Trust’s marine programme.

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Closing Date: 19/2/12

Region: South West

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logo: The Wildlife TrustsSkills For Wildlife Conservation Trainee (4 placements)

Part time (32.5 hours per week)                     

Fixed Term Contract to 5th April 2013

This is a Heritage Lottery funded project offering bursaries for persons aged 16-19 years to develop skills in habitat management and practical conservation work and will gain an accredited diploma in environmental conservation.

Closing Date: 17/2/12

Region: Midlands

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logo: The Crown EstateVisitor Services Team Member

Salary: £13,200 - £16,747

The Great Park,  Windsor

The Royal Landscape of Windsor Great Park comprises 1000 acres of gardens, woodland, lakes and walks, and is visited annually by over 1 million people. We are looking to appoint an exceptional Visitor Services team member who, working as part of the Visitor Services team, will go that extra mile to ensure that all visitors have an enjoyable and safe visit.

Closing Date: 8/2/12

Region: South

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Radnorshire Wildlife Services Ltd

Consultancy Manager

Llandrindod Wells based.

Salary £22,739 – £28,035

We are the consultancy arm of the Radnorshire Wildlife Trust and require an ecology/environmental management graduate or post-graduate for this exciting vacancy involving management of all aspects of the consultancy.

The emphasis will be on protected species surveys but will include other work e.g. management plans, impact assessments and general ecological advice.  The post is permanent, full-time.

Closing Date: 10/2/12

Region: Wales

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logo: RSPBRetail Manager, Leighton Moss

£16,500 - £17,500 pa

Are you passionate about retail and excellent customer service and have the ability to raise the profile of a busy visitor centre? Do you love enthusing people? If so, why not be part of our busy and friendly team? Leighton Moss is one of our flagship nature reserves with 100,000 visitors each year.

Closing Date: 18/2/12

Region: North West

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The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales

Visitor Services Officer on Skomer Island

We require a visitor services officer on Skomer Island. This is a short term contract April to August with flexible hours which can be up to 48 per week.

The main part of this role is to welcome residential visitors to Skomer Island and to be the Wildlife Trust’s first point of contact for these guests, ensuring that they get the most from their stay.

Skomer Island Field Assistant

Location: Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire

4 month contract from Mid April – Mid-August, with flexible hours.  Summer working hours can be up to 48 per week.

 To assist the Reserve Warden survey and monitor seabirds and contribute to the management of Skomer Island NNR. All data will be used by the Seabird Monitoring Programme organised by JNCC.

Closing Date: 13/2/12

Region: Wales

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logo: Wildlife Trusts WalesAdministration Officer

Full-time

£16,000 + 6% pension

Join an all Wales wildlife charity in its work to protect wildlife. This post is based at Wildlife Trusts Wales office in Cardiff Bay but will require occasional attendance at meetings throughout Wales. The post is responsible for the day-to-day running of our office and the charity.

The post is a full-time post with flexible working hours and training will be provided.

Closing Date: 9/2/12

Region: Wales

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logo: RSPBLifelong Learning Officer, Loch Leven

£16,000 - £19,000 pa

We are looking for an outgoing, creative people person to join our small and newly structured lifelong learning team at this highly respected and popular environmental education and people engagement facility.  This is predominantly an active teaching and people engagement role.  

    

Closing Date: 13/2/12

Region: Scotland

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Volunteer posts advertised week beginning 23/1/12

Environmental & Wildlife Conservation, The Wildlife for All Trust (16/3)

Member, South Downs National Park Authority (13/2)

Walking Leader Apprenticeship, HF Holidays (16/2)

Education Volunteer Trainee, Warwickshire Wildlife Trust (17/2)

Short Term Volunteer Warden, The National Trust (18/2)

Seasonal Volunteer, Lundy Company (10/2)

Voluntary Marine Assistant Placements, Dorset Wildlife Trust (29/2)

Volunteer Warden X 3, National Trust

Volunteers, Sherkin Island Marine Station

Garden Volunteer, National Trust (6/6)

Large Blue Ranger, National Trust (9/3)

Committee Member, Growing With Grace

Volunteer Assistant Warden, Dorset Wildlife Trust (24/2)

Youth Education Volunteer Officer, BTCV

Assistant Conservation Warden, North East Wales Wildlife Ltd

Norfolk Master Composter (Volunteer), Garden Organic (2/3)

Volunteer Rangers (Education & Engagement; Conservation), National Trust (10/2)

Trainee Education Ranger, Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (10/2)

Voluntary County Wildlife Sites Trainees, Devon Wildlife Trust (27/2)

Volunteer Coffee Mornings, National Trust

Community Ranger, National Trust (24/2)

Visitor Services Intern, National Trust (1/3)

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Ecologist

Function : Ecology including surveying, reporting, and mitigation mainly for development projects

Hours : Full Time

Contract Type : Permanent

Salary : £19,000 - £30000 + benefits package Dependant on experience and qualification/ licences

Offices Based in: Essex

Work Area: National – mainly south and east of England and Midlands

Delete Date: 10/2/12

Region: South

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logo: Herts and Middlesex Wildlife TrustHertfordshire Living Rivers Officer 

£23,650 plus 7% pension        Fixed term contract for four years

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is working in partnership with the Environment Agency to achieve landscape-scale nature conservation and the Living Rivers Officer will contribute to this work in Hertfordshire’s river valleys.

The Hertfordshire Living Rivers Officer will raise awareness of Hertfordshire’s rivers, their floodplains and associated biodiversity and co-ordinate restoration to favourable ecological condition through working with landowners, land managers, local communities and volunteers.

Delete Date: 17/2/12

Region: South

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logo: Marwell WildlifeMembership Officer  

Marwell Wildlife is a registered charity dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity and other natural resources.

We are looking to recruit a customer facing Membership Officer on a permanent basis, working 35 hours per week. This role is a key contact for our annual members; responding to enquiries, processing applications and using Raisers Edge and our membership database.

Closing Date: 9/2/12

Region: South

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Visitor & Promotions Officer, Coombes and Churnet Valleys

6 month contract - £15,300 - £17,000 pro-rata

 

We want a highly motivated, outwardly enthusiastic individual to progress people engagement and membership recruitment at Coombes Valley and in the local area in our 50th anniversary year.

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Closing Date: 10/2/12

Region: Midlands

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Assistant Warden, Leighton Moss

£14,000 - £16,000 pa

An exiting opportunity to join the reserve habitat and estate management team at Leighton Moss has arisen.  This is an ideal opportunity for someone to gain valuable experience on a busy site.  As part of the team, you will be heavily involved with the hands on habitat and estate management work on one of the UK’s top wetland sites.

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Closing Date: 14/2/12

Region: North West

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Assistant Warden, Sutton Fen

£14,000 - £16,000 pa 

Sutton Fen is the RSPB’s 200th reserve and widely considered to be one of our key nature reserves due to its remarkable biodiversity. The RSPB has owned the site for five years and has gone from strength to strength delivering 4 landfill funded projects, a successful application to Higher Level Stewardship and building relationships with neighbouring landowners and organisations.

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Closing Date: 16/2/12

Region: Anglia

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Project Officer – Corncrake Initiative (6 month contract)

£14,000 - £16,000 pa  Orkney

To ensure the survival of the Corncrake as a breeding species in Orkney through the location of all calling males and thence through approaches to the relevant landowners to offer payments under the Corncrake Initiative. Towards the end of the season, the Project Officer is required to monitor mowing dates and methods of mowing to ensure compliance with the rules of the scheme.

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Closing Date: 16/2/12

Region: Scotland

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Membership Development Assistant (6 month contract)

£13,800 - £15,000 pa  Leighton Moss Nature Reserve

  

Do you love nature? Do you like people? This is an opportunity to work for 6 months with a great team.  The main aim of this role is helping to raise money and support for nature conservation, by recruiting new members to the RSPB.

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Closing Date: 18/2/12

Region: North West

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Reserve Assistant – Slavonian Grebe / Central Highland

£12,000 - £14,000 pa (12 month contract) 

Do you want to play a central role in the recovery of one of Scotland’s rarest breeding birds? How about managing some of our most exciting habitats? We are looking for a motivated individual to assist with key conservation actions on the Central Highland reserves. You will lead on the conservation of Slavonian grebes at Loch Ruthven, and assist with habitat management work at our other nature reserves.

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Closing Date: 8/2/12

Region: Scotland

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Fieldworker – Black Grouse (10 week contract)

2 posts based Argyll and Dumfries & Galloway

£12,400 - £13,400 pa 

The post holder will be required to undertake surveys for black grouse, with the expectation of searching approximately fifteen 5km squares for black grouse lekking locations and record relevant information e.g. lek location, number of birds and habitat.

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Closing Date: 10/2/12

Region: Scotland

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Seasonal Assistant Rangers – Frensham Common

(temporary post x2)

Weekends & Bank Holidays from Easter until September

7 hours a day

Duties include: Maintain a presence around the “beach” areas during busy periods. Carry out parking attendant duties. Assist in enforcing byelaws. Assist with site management and maintenance.

Delete Date: 14/2/12

Region: South

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logo: RSPBInformation Assistants x 2

4 days pw incl w/ends or 2 days pw (weekends)

 

Are you confident and out going? Do you have a passion for wildlife and enjoy talking to the public? If you are an enthusiastic and inspiring person, you can help build support for the RSPB. These roles offer exciting challenges and rewards for a charismatic individual linked to an exciting project in the heart of Scarborough and Filey, North Yorkshire.

Delete Date: 16/2/12

Region: North East

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logo: RSPBEvents Team Co-ordinator (12 month contract)

£15,000 - £17,000 pa   London

 

We’re looking for someone to research and book events for the London Membership team to attend, to recruit new members to the RSPB, and help develop our Date With Nature (DWN) programme. You will be in constant communication with the team.

  

Closing Date: 12/2/12

Region: South

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Seasonal Estates Team Member           

Worcester Racecourse is looking to recruit several Seasonal Estates Staff to work within the existing Team. The successful candidates will be highly motivated and proactive with a positive attitude towards work.  The main focus of these roles will be to assist in the maintenance and preparation of the Racecourse and the Racing Surface as directed by the Estates Manager.

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Closing Date: 8/2/12

Region: Midlands

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logo: South Downs National Park AuthorityRanger

Location: Operational Services, Western area

Salary:   £21,600 to £24,000   Hours:   Full time role – 37 hours per week.  Job sharers will be considered   Type of post:   Permanent

We are looking for a self-motivated and organised individual to promote the work of the South Downs National Park Authority whilst establishing effective partnerships and making an effective contribution to team working.

 The post holder will have responsibility for implementing a wide range of Countryside Management activities and developing new projects within the area.

Closing Date: 9/2/12 new date

Region: South

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logo: HolkhamConservation Manager

Holkham Nature Reserve

The Holkham Estate is seeking a Conservation Manager who will take responsibility for the day to day management of the site, working as part of the estate team in collaboration with Natural England to deliver the outcomes described in the site management plan.

Closing Date: 29/2/12

Region: Anglia

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Assistant Harvesting and Marketing Manager
Trainee Manager

For Euroforest Limited

Delete Date: 15/2/12

Region: Scotland

 


Family Park Manager

£20,000 - £23,000 per annum

There couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us at one of the South East’s leading children’s charity as we prepare to open our Family Park. This project will see YMCA Fairthorne Manor put on the map as the place to go for family recreational pursuits and camping.

Lead family activity programmes, help manage the site and interact with our customers to ensure the facility creates a strong community and welcoming feel.

Closing Date: 10/2/12

Region: South

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logo: National TrustRanger X2

£16,335 per annum

Gibside, near Rowlands Gill, Gateshead

Permanent, Full-time 

As well as carrying out estate maintenance, practical conservation tasks and surveys, you will be talking to visitors, supporters and other groups about the importance of our conservation work, sharing your passion for nature and the outdoors, and making sure that every visitor to Gibside has an unforgettable experience.

Closing Date: 10/2/12

Region: North East

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Volunteer posts advertised week beginning 16/1/12 

Practical Conservation Volunteer Officer (VO), BTCV Devon

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Agricultural Catchment Advisor - APEM Field Surveys Team

Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 + benefit package

Location: Manchester (preferred site) though Cardiff, Dorset, Oxford & Edinburgh all Considered

APEM Limited is Europe’s largest specialist aquatic science consultancy, offering our clients an integrated approach to every aspect of the scientific study and management of freshwater and marine habitats.

The Agricultural Catchment Advisor’s responsibilities include developing and implementing a series of advice initiatives which would engage farmers, agronomists and stakeholders to address key pollution issues in rivers throughout the UK. 

Closing Date: 13/2/12

Region: North West (preferred location)

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Free studies course in the Canary Islands

‘‘Yes – You can get that job!

Unemployed – or only part-time? under 25? Interested in the Environment?

Places are available on NO COST, one week Personal Development & Environmental Studies, Survey Skills, in Canary Islands Feb/March 2012. 

Delete Date: 15/3/12

Region: International

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CJS Focus on Trees and Hedges.

CJS Focus on Trees and Hedges in association with The Tree Council

Twenty pages of articles and adverts all related to recreation.

 

Lead article from The Tree Council looks at why urban trees matter.

Other articles include one from Hen at the Save Our Forests campaign looking at the history of the campaign and what the future holds, The Borders Forest Trust revisit this year's Tree Hugging Week, Habitat Aid discusses the value of native hedges and Coles Nurseries outline the importance of planting the right tree in the right place whilst David Rose of Forest Research gives an update on some of the threats facing our national tree stock. For those of you looking to start or to move on in your forestry career the Royal Forestry Society provides a detailed explanation of what skills and qualifications you really should be looking to gain.  Plus lots more…

Read it online here.


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