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GREEN WOOD CENTRE CO-ORDINATOR

BE4 7/7/10 IV 9/7/10 LOC IRONBRIDGE GPRGE WORLD HERITAGE SITEPAY 22000 – 24000 pro rata FOR SMALL WOODS ASSOCIATIONDES 3 days per week, 2 year contract (some weekend work). This post will revitalise the Green Wood Centre site & itswoodlands; renewing & rebuilding & adding to our suite of sustainable low energy structures. Help the Centre run smoothly toachieve its full potential for coppice industry training, sustainable living & social forestry. The post is mainly practical & involvesworking on your own & with vols to achieve targets for the Veolia Environmental Trust. Opportunity to develop activities on site& assist with accredited training courses & our busy events programme. BUT Special person, committed to low impactliving; technical skills to build innovative & beautiful wooden structures & restore our coppice woodlands. Used to supervisingvols & achieving outcomes by inspiring people from diverse backgrounds. ASK www.smallwoods.org.uk App form to judywalker@smallwoods.org.ukREF 1647-DAILY-12/7 JOB

ARCH – PROJECT & COMMUNICATIONS CO-ORDINATOR

BE4 12/7/10 (noon) LOC MAIDSTONEPAY 30220 – 35724 FOR KENT COUNTY COUNCILDES Fixed term to end Dec 2012. Assessing regional Changes to Habitats (ARCH) is a partnership project between KentCounty Council & Conseil Regional Nord Pas de Calais, which aims to improve the way in which key species & habitats aremaintained, restored & expanded in Kent & Nord Pas de Calais, by means of sharing information & developing methods thatassess their condition. You will be responsible for facilitating & monitoring the implementation of ARCH across the projectarea, ensuring the proposed aim, objectives & activities are delivered on time & within budget. Also promote the project in theUK & Europe & carry out all necessary bid admin duties. BUT Bi-lingual & experienced project & communications officer.Available immediately. ASK Ref: EHW/010/0043. www.kent.gov.uk recruitment.line@kent.gov.uk 08458 247904.REF 1648-DAILY-12/7 JOB

HEAD RANGER

BE4 8/7/10 LOC DRAYCOTEPAY c 22000 FOR SEVERN TRENT WATERDES Heading up our team of Ranger staff, ensure our public-access sites provide high-quality activities for conservation,access , recreation & education. This busy role involves close liaison with a range of interested parties including colleagues,contractors, tenants, partner organisations & members of the public. Ensure we achieve high levels of efficiency, biodiversity,H&S & customer service. BUT Impressive track record of working in countryside & visitor management. Strong motivator &organiser; good team management experience, clean driving licence, higher level qualification in a relevant area (such asSSSI, NNR & LNR Management, Conservation Law or Countryside Management). Flexibility to work a rota system includingweekends & bank holidays. ASK Ref: PR00894 www.stwatervacancies.co.ukREF 1649-DAILY-19/7 JOB

COUNTRYSIDE TEAM MEMBER

BE4 16/7/10 LOC NEWBURYPAY YES* FOR SILVANUS SERVICESDES We are a division of Glendale & operate in the countryside & forestry sector, offering a wide variety of contractingwork. Joining our small team, duties will include spraying, brushcutting, fencing, tree planting, general woodland works &landscaping, working in Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire & Hampshire for a wide variety of clients. *Full PPE, training provided& standard 40 hour week with 20 days paid leave & a company bonus & pension scheme. Opportunities for right candidate toprogress within the company. BUT Full driving licence, PA1 & PA6 & strimmer training certificates essential, with ability totow large trailers & use a chainsaw desirable. ASK Julian Burchby, 07774 175509.

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RESEARCH ECOLOGIST - DEMOGRAPHY

BE4 9/7/10 (1pm) LOC THETFORD, NORFOLKPAY 20655 – 22950 FOR BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGYDES 2 year contract initially. To work on analytical projects, largely involving ringing or nest record data, some of which arelikely to be designed to improve annual reporting. An important part of the job will be preparing & writing the annual ringingreport, assisting with Ringers’ Bulletin & assisting the Head of Demography with a variety of tasks concerned with theoperation & development of these demographic monitoring schemes. BUT PhD or equivalent experience; good statistical &computing expertise. ASK Ref: CJS/10-1. Vicky Percy, 01842 768215 jobs@bto.org www.bto.org/vacanciesREF 1651-DAILY-5/7 JOB

HULL COMMUNITY & WILDLIFE OFFICER

BE4 7/7/10 noon IV 16/7/10 LOC HULLPAY 21800 FOR YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUSTDES Work with the project team & local community & be responsible for encouraging groups & schools to becomeinvolved in the enhancement & maintenance of the project sites whilst supporting a team of trainees & vols who will also beinvolved in the project. BUT Experience of project & budget management together with experience of working withcommunity groups, schools & vol groups. Articulate with an eye for detail, good communication skills & able to carry outcomprehensive site risk assessments & have knowledge & understanding of grassland & wetland habitats as well as protectedspecies. Able to work independently & as part of a team with a professional & results orientated approach. ASKwww.ywt.org.uk 01904 659570 info@ywt.org.ukREF 1652-DIRECT-19/7 JOB

MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (MATERNITY COVER)

BE4 19/7/10 IV 29/7/10 LOC BIRMINGHAM OR BANBURYPAY 17000 – 19000 FOR RSPBDES Responsible for identifying & delivering high impact media stories, nurturing productive relationships with key journalists, researchers & editors, & helping colleagues to increase the RSPB's visibility, credibility & relevance. Be an integral& vital member of a wider team that includes nature reserves, A date with nature projects, Bird Friendly Schools, membershipdevelopment, & regional & HQ colleagues. BUT Energetic & creative media officer with the ability to inspire people, self-reliant & enthusiastic. Out of hours working required. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies Paula Bennett, RSPB, 46 TheGreen, South Bar, Banbury, OXON, OX16 9ABREF 1543-DAILY-19/7 JOB

FARM / ENVIRONMENT / ESTATE WORKER

BE4 Mid July 2010 LOC SOUTH HAMS OF DEVONPAY YES FOR FOWLESCOMBE FARMDES To join the team on our 191ha estate. The farm is cert organic with the Soil Association & in Higher LevelStewardship. The job will entail HLS work incl: pond restoration; putting in a ram pump & a borehole system; creating new &managing existing woodland; assisting in managing extensive old pastures & scrub areas; miles of hedgerow & Devon Bankwork; restoration of ancient orchard & surrounding walled garden; ensuring work on the farm adheres to HLS & cross-compliance; help with farm visits, all aspects of livestock work & with harvesting & other farm or estate tasks. Further trainingprovided & the opportunity to progress your career. BUT Hardworking, self-motivated, with a good farming background, relquals or experience, full driving licence, chainsaw cert & tractor skills. ASK www.fowlescombe.co.uk Richard or Barbara,01548 821000. Richard@fowlescombe.co.ukREF 1653-DIRECT-5/7 JOB

ESTATE SUPERVISOR

BE4 6/7/10 IV 8/7/10 LOC RIVER DART COUNTRY PARKPAY 16000 FOR RIVER DART COUNTRY PARKDES To supervise a well established Estate team on our 90 acre site, under the direction of the Estate Manager. The siteconsists of a large campsite with adventure play grounds & a Manor house that caters for weddings & corporate events.Deliver a high standard of work & lead the team, as well as working alone, on a wide range of grounds maintenance tasks.Weekend & bank holiday working. BUT Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills. Background in practical outdoorwork & NPTC or equiv chainsaw cert, first aid at work, NPTC Pesticide qual & full driving licence all essential. Understandingof conservation & an interest in wildlife desirable, along with: tractor driving qual; ride on lawn mower & strimmer experience / quals; team leader or supervisor experience; 360 mini digger qual. ASK 01364 652511. CVs to ian.pegg@riverdart.co.ukREF 1654-DIRECT-19/7 JOB

COMMUNITY FOOD GARDENER

BE4 20/7/10 (noon) LOC CARSHALTONPAY 7800 p.a. (£10 / hr for 15 hrs / wk) FOR ECOLOCALDES To develop & maintain our half acre food growing training area for an exciting community food growing project. BUTEnthusiastic, with experience of growing a wide range of food crops; ability to bring uncultivated land into use including theskills to create food growing facilities such as raised beds, compost bins; ability to cultivate hort plots; knowledge of organicgardening methods; ability to use gardening tools & carry out basic maintenance (e.g. cleaning); ability to communicateeffectively with people from different backgrounds & ages, & to work to deadlines, agreed plans & targets; excellentcommunication skills both oral & written; enjoy working in a community / vol setting & prepared to ‘muck in’ as required.Understanding of Equal Opportunities. ASK 020 8770 6611 tansy@ecolocal.org.uk for job pack. www.ecolocal.org.ukREF 1655-DIRECT-26/7 JOB

RESEARCH SECRETARY/ADMINISTRATOR (PART TIME)

BE4 22/7/10 IV 3/8/10 LOC SANDY, BEDFORDSHIREPAY 13500 – 15500 FOR RSPBDES Help provide comprehensive admin, secretarial & logistic support for staff within the Conservation ScienceDepartment based at or working from the Lodge. Work with a wide range of individuals & be able to multi-task. BUT

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Proficient using Word & Excel essential as is familiarity with searching & using the Internet. Previous experience setting upmeetings, using video & tele-conference equipment & making complicated travel arrangements within UK & overseas highlydesirable. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies A4 SAE to Mrs Anita McClune, The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire,SG19 2DLREF 1656-DAILY-12/7 JOB

GENERAL MANAGER

BE4 ? LOC SLIMBRIDGEPAY up to 45000 FOR WWTDES WWT Slimbridge is an award-winning visitor centre with 325ha of world-class wetlands set against the spectacularSevern estuary backdrop. We have recently completed the first phase of a multi-million pound ongoing investment of theCentre. You will continue the centre’s growth & ensure effective operation. The role involves a wide range of responsibilitiesincluding the overall day to day management of the centre, financial outcomes, developing visitation & commercialopportunities as well as promotion of the centre & our vital conservation work. Accommodation potentially available. BUTExperience of leading a multi-disciplinary operation with a strong financial focus essential; knowledge gained within a visitorattraction beneficial. First rate people skills, clear communication, energy & direction; highly motivated & focuses; empathywith our conservation work. ASK www.wwt.org.uk recruitment@wwt.org.uk HR Dept, WWT Slimbridge, GloucestershireGL2 7BT

Building world urged to take swift action

RSPB Scotland is challenging the building industry to follow the lead of householders and take action for swifts.The conservation charity believes that if the building and roofing industry, developers and local authorities would take swifts toheart like householders have, it could ease a housing crisis for the declining birds.With their scythe-shaped wings, swifts are one of the world’s most aerial birds. But despite performing almost every aspect oftheir life cycle on the wing, including sleeping and mating, these summer migrants must land in order to lay eggs.Over the past decade, swift populations have suffered serious declines of almost 30 %, meaning this unique species is now ofconservation concern.The reason for this drop in the number of swifts is unclear and is something RSPB Scotland is currently trying to understand.However, as swifts nest in roofs and eaves of buildings it is thought the loss of traditional nest sites through buildingimprovement or demolition may be a cause for concern.Last year thousands of people took part in a RSPB Scotland survey to help identify where swifts are seen. Results showedthat all the swifts recorded were found nesting on buildings. RSPB Scotland believes that home and business owners, buildersand developers all play a fundamental role in helping this species. And the charity hopes that more can be done to protectexisting nests and provide more nesting opportunities in new buildings and renovations.The swift search is back again this year and RSPB Scotland is appealing to everyone to look out for groups of screamingswifts at roof level, a good sign they are breeding nearby, or where they have seen swifts nesting – perhaps entering a hole inthe building or under a roof. Swifts are some of the last summer migrants to arrive but one of the first to leave, remaining inthe UK for a few short months from the start of May to the end of August. All swift sightings can be reported online at(www.rspb.org.uk/helpswifts). RSPB: 24 June 2010REF 1657-DIRECT-2/8 JOB

CONSERVATION WORKER (Future Jobs Fund)

BE4 2/8/10 LOC LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT SCOTLANDPAY £203 per week FOR SCOTTISH WILDLIFE TRUSTDES Looking for that first conservation job? Need to update your skills & experience? Help us undertake a variety ofpractical land management tasks on our wildlife reserves. BUT Must be eligible for Future Jobs Fund. ASK Peter Gilbert0131 312 4732 pgilbert@swt.org.ukREF 1658-DAILY-19/7 JOB

PROJECT OFFICER

BE4 15/7/10 LOC HIGH PEAK ESTATE, HOPE VALLEY, SHEFFIELDPAY 18610 – 20252 pro rata FOR NATIONAL TRUSTDES 22.5hrs per week, maternity cover for up to 1 year. Working closely with the Project & Grants Manager & theConservation Estate Manger ensure the business runs as smoothly as possible. Help plan, co-ordinate & implement projectwork in particular manage project s arising from agri-environment schemes, Woodland Grant schemes, planning applications,strategic access & interpretation work. Liaise with external agencies, partnership orgs & tenants alike, whilst managing staff &vols. BUT Knowledge of planning, project management & budgetary control. Sound communication & interpersonal skills asyou will liaise with staff, vols & contractors. Natural multi-tasker able to manage a varied workload, computerate & possessstrong admin skills. Full driving licence. Ideally previous experience of working within a similar visitor orientated env or withinthe heritage env. Genuine interest in the aims of the National Trust. ASK Ref: NT10/05385 www.nationaltrustjobs.co.ukREF 1659/61-DAILY-12/7 LOC MIDDLESBROUGHBE4 12/7/10 noon IV 20/7/10 FOR TEES VALLEY WILDLIFE TRUSTJOB PAY DES / BUT

Becks Ranger

17750

Community Outreach Officer

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Project Co-ordinator

13900 pro rata Part time, 18 hrs per week ALL: Delivering a 3 year project toinspire & motivate communities to improve & enjoy the Beck Valleys – a significant landscape features forming a green &biodiverse network through the town, but which have been undervalued & underused. Work with local communities &undertake activities & make improvements by encouraging volunteering, supporting Friends groups & organising communityevents. CRB check. ASK www.teeswildlife.org info@teeswildlife.orgREF 1662-DIRECT-19/7 JOB

Volunteer & Farmer Alliance Officer/Office Administrator

BE4 19/7/10 IV 3/8/10 LOC PERTH OFFICEPAY 15000 – 16500 FOR RSPB SCOTLANDDES Lead on the Volunteer & Farmer Alliance project for East Scotland & provide admin support for the Perth office team.An excellent opportunity to gain experience in conservation & project management. BUT Excellent communicator, well