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CREW

BE4 ? LOC OBAN, WEST COAST OF SCOTLANDPAY Free single accom + wage FOR SEA.FARI ADVENTURESDES We are a small family business & Scotland’s Foremost Sealife Adventure Boating Specialists. To work as crew onour fleet of RIBs & in the ticket office / boat support. The post includes providing information to customers as well as cetaceandata collection. During quieter periods you may be asked to work on various projects including on the community harbour &island. If you need constant retail therapy this is not the post for you, however there is a thriving, energetic local community.BUT Graduates or similar in Marine Biology (or relevant subject). Outgoing personality with a willingness to work flexiblehours outdoors. Boating experience not essential, full training will be given. ASK seafari_oban@yahoo.co.ukwww.seafari.co.uk & go to the Oban site 01852 300003. Application is by CV with covering letter. A recent photograph is alsorequired.REF 1599-DAILY-12/7 JOB

PEOPLE & WILDLIFE MANAGER

BE4 8/7/10 (noon) IV 22&26/7/10 LOC WOKINGPAY 25000 – 30000 FOR SURREY WILDLIFE TRUSTDES To lead our lively P&W team & manage a number of important community projects – including our high profile SurreyGreenspace Project. We have ambitious plans for our Education & P&W department & yu will work closely with our Educationcentres to continue to grow our outreach services. BUT Educated to degree level, with excellent communication skills;enthusiastic & innovative in your approach to involving people & groups in local conservation projects. Ideally practicalconservation experience, a track record of engaging communities & volunteers in wildlife projects & a sound understanding ofmanaging projects & budgets. Dull driving licence & enhanced CRB check. Energetic, organised & committed to enthusing &supporting people to make a difference to their local greenspaces. An awareness of social diversity issues, past success infundraising for community projects & environmental education skills an advantage. ASK Questions: Catherine Roberts,Director of HR, 01483 795477 catherine.roberts@surreywt.org.uk App pack: www.surreywildlifetrust.co.ukREF 1600-DAILY-28/6 JOB

COUNTRYSIDE RANGER

BE4 23/6/10 LOC DRUMLANRIG CASTLEPAY YES FOR BUCCLEUCH RANGER SERVICEDES Initial 9 month contract which may be extended. To join a small team responsible for providing a friendly &informative welcome to Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate. The role will involve planning & delivering a full programme ofranger led activities, including surveying & monitoring wildlife, producing themed interpretation, & maintenance work on access& visitor attraction facilities. BUT Enthusiastic & self-motivated. Countryside management qualification at HNC level orabove; understanding of the working countryside; sound natural history knowledge; able to communicate effectively withmembers of the public. Full clean driving licence essential. Previous experience an advantage & Off Road Driving, ATV, FirstAid & Brushcutter qualifications desirable. ASK rangerservice@buccleuch.com Ranger Application, Buccleuch RangerService, Drumlanrig Castle, Thornhill, Dumfriesshire DG3 4AQ Please include salary expectations.

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LANDSCAPE PLANNER (MANAGEMENT)

BE4 30/6/10 IV 23/7/10 LOC WINCHESTERPAY 29895 – 33648 FOR HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCILDES / BUT We have a national reputation for innovation in design & planning solutions, quality in standards of service &implementation, commitment to its residents & staff, & influence amongst national organisations & agencies. Based within the

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Landscape Planning & Heritage Group, you will be instrumental in the continuing development of our influence & engagementwith rural Hampshire. By working in partnership with local communities, voluntary organisations, local authority partnerships &government agencies, secure the conservation & enhancement of the county’s exceptional landscape. ASK Ref:HCC1142651. www.hampshirejobs.org.uk Resourcing Centre, 0845 850 0184.REF 1602-DIRECT-5/7 JOB

Biodiversity Management Planning Project Officer, Tristan da Cunha

BE4 5/7/10 IV w/c 12/7/10 LOC UK HEADQUARTERS, SANDY, BEDFORDSHIREPAY 18000 – 24000 FOR RSPBDES Work closely with the Head of the Tristan da Cunha Conservation Department to develop management plans for keysites & species, & assist in implementing a diverse work programme. BUT Experience in conservation managementplanning; mentoring/training; conservation fieldwork in challenging conditions; & working with small communities. ASK A4SAE to Clare Stringer, International Officer, Global Programmes Dept, RSPB UK Headquarters, The Lodge, Sandy,Bedfordshire, SG19 2DL www.rspb.org.uk/vacanciesREF 1603-DIRECT-19/7 JOB

KELVINGROVE INFORMATION OFFICER

BE4 16/7/10 IV 28/7/10 LOC KELVINGROVE ART GALLERIES & MUSEUM, GLASGOWPAY 15000 – 16500 FOR RSPBDES / BUT If you have what it takes to bring to life the museums static exhibits & the wildlife of the park in a fun excitingway then join our team of staff & vols. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies A4 SAE to Clare Bunyard, Administration Manager,RSPB, 10 Park Quadrant, Glasgow,G3 6BSREF 1604-DIRECT-12/7 JOB

ASSISTANT WARDEN

BE4 10/7/10 IV 21/7/10 LOC MID YARE RESERVE, NORFOLKPAY 14000 – 16000 FOR RSPBDES Get involved with all aspects of reserve management, with a focus on managing reedbed, fen & wet woodland for itsoutstanding biodiversity interest & to enhance the visitor experience. manage the team of long-term residential vols,maximising their input across the reserve. BUT Reserve management experience, strong practical aptitude, good birdidentification skills, ability to organise & motivate a team & a thirst to learn new skills. Enthusiasm for nature reserves &wildlife, & ability to communicate this to a wide range of audiences. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies A4 SAE to Lotte Large,Broads Team Administrator, RSPB Mid Yare Reserve Office, Staithe Cottage, Low Road, Strumpshaw, Norwich, Norfolk,NR13 4HSREF 1605-DAILY-5/7 JOB

P/T ‘THERE IS SPACE HERE’ PROJECT ASSISTANT

BE4 2/7/10 IV 12 or 15/7/10 (tbc) LOC BULFORD (but with travel to Devizes & across the Super Garrison)PAY 18056 – 22069 pro rata FOR WILTSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUSTDES 22.5 hours per week. Short term contract to end Dec 2010, extendable subject to funding. To assist the ProjectOfficer on the joint venture working closely with the MoD Army Welfare Service & Defence Estates to increase the ability ofmilitary families, service personnel & others across Wiltshire to access natural spaces through the creation of communityconservation areas. BUT Highly motivated & committed, ideally from an environmental or conservation background withpractical experience of working with young people, their families & their local communities. Enthusiasm for sustainability,genuine love of the environment & for the educational development of young people generally. Strong communication skills,initiative, creativity, good organisational skills, & ability to persuade & motivate others at a number of different levels. Owntransport a distinct advantage. ASK Chat (after reading job desc) Beth Fowkes (There is Space Here Project Officer),07900 262119 bethf@wiltshirewildlife.org Sue Harper (Army Welfare Service) 01980 673440.REF 1606/7-DAILY-5/7 LOC STAVELEY, CUMBRIABE4 ? FOR NURTURE LAKELANDJOB DES

PR & Marketing Graduate Trainee

10 week placement to develop & implement a marketing plan for a variety ofprojects & campaigns. Your role will be to generate marketing materials & press coverage to promote our campaigns &services. BUT Creative & enthusiastic. Creative flair & a solid understanding in PR, marketing or media, ideally includingdigital PR.

Sustainable Tourism Internship

6 month internship offering a fantastic opportunity to get involved withconservation, fundraising & sustainable tourism. You will work on a range of our current sustainable tourism projects including:Love Your Lakes, Fix the Fells & Be Car Free. The role will involve: working with business in the tourism sector to developsolutions to tourism impacts; organising training, events, information & resources for tourism businesses & their customers;providing background research, support & information for projects & campaigns; contributing to key events & activities. PAYYES ASK nurturelakeland.org keira@nurturelakeland.org 01539 822622.REF 1608/12-DIRECT-5/7 LOC BICKLEY HALL FARM, MALPASBE4 ? FOR CHESHIRE WILDLIFE TRUSTWe are excited to be able to offer several brand new paid opportunities to people claiming Job Seekers Allowance. Thepositions are a great chance to gain vital experience & training for establishing a career in this highly competitive field.JOB DES

3 x Assistant Conservation Officers

To help with a variety of tasks incl assisting the Conservation Team & Estates &Land Management Team in carrying out BAP species & habitat surveys; assisting with the surveying & monitoring of LocalWildlife Sites & Nature Reserves, with the management of data relating to species & habitat surveys, with enquiries relating todata requests & recording on CWT nature reserves, & with the delivery of landscape scale projects & the creation of GISdatasets.

Membership Assistant

To help with a variety of tasks incl assisting with the maintenance of CWTmembership database. Assist with answering enquiries from members, the preparation & distribution of membership packs, &assist membership recruiters in finding suitable venues & helping with membership recruitment events.

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Nature Reserves Assistant

To help with a variety of tasks incl assisting with day to day practical habitatmanagement of 45 nature reserves incl tasks such as tree planting, scrub control, meadow management & accessimprovements. Assist with the day to day care of traditional breed cattle & sheep e.g. feeding, cleaning & veterinary care,movement between the sites, assisting with the promotion of the reserves & conservation grazing project throughpresentations to the public & landowners & the creation of interpretive materials, assisting with the supervision of volunteerwork parties & assisting with planting & recording work carried out on reserves. BUT This is an entry level position designedas a first step into working within the environmental sector so no specific experience needed, but enthusiasm & willingness towork outdoors will be necessary. All: BUT Must meet certain criteria set by the Future Jobs Fund. PAY £6 per hour for28 hours per week. Fixed term for 6 months. ASK Please speak to your Future Jobs Fund or New Deal Advisor at your local job centre.REF 1613/4-DIRECT-5/7 LOC BARNARD CASTLEBE4 5/7/10 IV 14/7/10 FOR TEES VALLEY & BARNARD CASTLE HLF LANDSCAPE PARTNERSHIPJOB PAY DES

Programme Development Officer (Landscape Partnership Manager)

27052 – 28636 To manage & co-ordinate with thepartners, the development phase of the Tees Vale & Barnard Castle Landscape scheme. BUT 1+ year’s appropriate projectmanagement experience combined with enthusiasm for & knowledge of landscape issues. Degree or equiv qual in alandscape, heritage, env or visual subject or other project related field. Experience of working with a wide variety of partners.

Community Development Officer (Community Engagement Officer)

22221-23708 To devise, implement,manage & co-ordinate development of the community engagement strategy. To support & feed into the development phase ofthe scheme. BUT Experience of working with a diverse range of community groups, vols & public bodies essential. Both:Essentially a 4 – 5 year project, development funding for 1 year has been provided for these posts, with the opportunity ofextension for the full period of the scheme. In particular you will ensure the successful production of a detailed landscapeConservation Action Plan for the area to be submitted with a completed second round bid to the HLF. ASK Gill Branch,Teesdale House, Galgate, Barnard Castle, Co Durham DL12 8EL gillian.branch@durham.gov.uk 01833 696263.UPDATE to CJS REF: 1562

SITES & TRAILS RANGER

for CORNWALL COUNCIL Closing date extended to 27 June.REF 1615/6-DIRECT-12/7 LOC SHIPHAM, CHEDDARBE4 9/7/10 IV wb 19/7/10 FOR SOMERSET WILDLIFE TRUSTEnthusiastic & self-motivated individuals required to help deliver the outcomes of the Mendip Hills Living Landscape project.JOB PAY DES / BUT

Mendip Hills Living Landscape Advisory Officer

19000 – 21508 Contract to March 2012, in the first instance. You willprovide information & conservation management advice to landowners, tenants & managers of the project area through farmadvisory visits, telephone contacts, correspondence & appropriate data records, & assist with grant applications.

Mendip Hills Habitat Survey & Data Officer

18500 – 19892 1 year contract You will be responsible for surveying& gathering species & habitat data using the Integrated Habitat Survey (HIS) method in order to obtain a full picture of thepotential habitat restoration & re-creation opportunities in the Mendips. Both: Also assist with landscape, habitat & speciesmanagement training for staff, vols & landowners as well as project events, publicity & marketing liaising with staff. ASKChat: Michele Bowe, Mendip Hills Living Landscape Manager, 01823 652470. Apply: www.somersetwildlife.orgREF 1617/9-DAILY-5/7 JOB

SUPERVISOR (S)

BE4 Ongoing LOC BRISTOL, SWINDON, DORSETPAY 17984 FOR GROUNDWORK SOUTH WESTDES 6 months fixed term. Groundwork SW have recently secured contracts to deliver work experience programmes tolong term unemployed people. Due to the development of these programmes we are accepting speculative CV’s forcandidates interested in joining our employment & training team. Lead teams to deliver practical conservation work. Duties willinclude procurement, planning, budgeting, implementation & monitoring of work programmes, Health & Safety & RiskAssessments. Also assist trainees in developing their skills. BUT Excellent leadership skills, relevant qualifications & / orexperience; hands-on team player. Ability to drive a minibus & First Aid at Work qual desirable. Able to drive (at companycost) across the whole programme geographical area on a regular basis. You will have the relevant practical skills in eitherhorticulture, conservation work or general construction. Relevant or transferable supervisory experience. Knowledge of how tokeep records, monitor & evaluate service delivery. ASK Sue Lumsden, HR Officer 01752 217721 ext 312 or send CV tosue.lumsden@groundwork.org.uk Info: Mark Clegg, Employment Development Manager 01752 217721 ext 372mark.clegg@groundwork.org.ukREF 1620/2-DAILY-5/7 LOC LANARKBE4 2/7/10 FOR CLYDE & AVON VALLEY LANDSCAPE PARTNERSHIPThe 3 posts will for a Landscape Partnership team & for part of South Lanarkshire Council’s Rural Development Team. Themain objective of the posts is to develop a successful Landscape Conservation Action Plan for the HLF’s LandscapePartnership project in Clyde & Avon Valley area & ensure the balance of funding to progress the project to implementationstage.JOB (REF) PAY DES / BUT

Development Officer

(SLA1829) 33724 – 36316 To project manage the Landscape Conservation Plan process,survey / research work, project engagement plans, publicity, & secure match funding from other bodies during thedevelopment phase. Line manage both additional members of the project team. IV 15-16/7/10.

Assistant Development Officer

(SLA1830) 21881 – 25768 Stimulate interest in the programme with local communities &landowners by developing & implementing a communications & engagement plan, & setting up local community networks.Duties will also include assisting them to develop & secure funding for suitable programme projects, & publicity for the projectsduring the development phase. IV 26/7/10.

Clerical Assistant

(SLA1926) 16004 – 16734 Maintain records, financial management & reporting systemsfor the project, together with effective audit trails. Duties also include word processing, minute taking & efficient administrative