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REF 1801-DAILY-2/8 JOB RESERVES OFFICER

BE4 30/7/10 IV wb/16/8/10 LOC MERE SANDS WOOD NATURE RESERVE, RUFFORD
PAY 19702 + 3% option contr pension FOR LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
DES To co-ordinate the biological, geological & landscape management of Mere Sands Wood (MSW) Nature Reserve &
work on other South Lancashire reserves as part of the Trust‟s reserve team. We offer a friendly & flexible working
environment, great opportunities for professional development & the chance to make a positive difference for people &
wildlife in the North West. BUT Enthusiastic with a dynamic, „can do‟ attitude with experience of leading volunteers in land
management & conservation work. ASK www.lancswt.org.uk

REF 1802-DAILY-9/8 JOB SENIOR ECOLOGIST

BE4 6/8/10 IV 25/8/10 LOC WINCHESTER
PAY 29895 – 33648 FOR HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
DES 1 year, possible extension subject to funding. Hampshire has a diverse natural environment, rich in habitats of
international, national & regional importance for nature conservation. Assist County Council & other local authorities in
Hampshire in their development planning work to ensure that decisions on development within the County are sensitive to
the conservation of biodiversity. Undertake assessments of planning applications, provide advice during the preparation of
development plans & advice on local authority development. BUT Appropriate degree / professional qualification &
relevant experience. Good knowledge of ecology, ecological impact assessment & habitat restoration techniques, & familiar
with environmental legislation. ASK Ref: HCC1143758. www.hampshirejobs.org.uk Resourcing Centre, 0845 850 0184.

REF 1803-DIRECT-26/7 JOB APPRENTICE PROJECT OFFICER WIGAN

BE4 26/7/10 IV 2/8/10 LOC WIGAN
PAY £5.80 / hr (min wage) FOR LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
DES 12 months. To receive on the job & certified training & development through assisting with the development,
management & implementation of environmental projects based in & around Wigan LNR Projects. BUT Essential: full
clean driving licence; ability to work on own initiative & as part of a team, to liaise effectively with others, & to undertake day
to day admin; good communication & organisational skills; good standard of literacy, numeracy & IT skills; enthusiasm &
commitment to Urban conservation & community involvement; self-motivation; commitment & enthusiasm to the WT & its
work; prepared to work evenings & weekends. Desirable: basic practical skills in env & landscaping works; qual in rel subject;
knowledge of related env issues. ASK www.lancswt.org.uk

REF 1804-DAILY-26/7 JOB PROJECT OFFICER, COMMON SENSE PROJECT

BE4 26/7/10 LOC GOWER
PAY 18500 FOR COMMON SENSE PROJECT
DES 3 year post subject to funding. Would you like to help manage common land on Gower? The „Common Sense‟
Project started in 2009, producing & selling bracken compost, harvested from Gower‟s commons. Bracken management is a
core element of managing these wild areas & by using it to make compost we are encouraging sustainable land
management. Working for the Gower Commoners Association, manage the day to day production of bracken compost &
work with others to sell, promote & develop products from common land. BUT Practical experience of agricultural
machinery, a current driving licence & ability to work with contractors & volunteers to undertake practical work on commons.
Knowledge of agriculture & environmental management & able to work with communities. Able to manage own workload;
physically fit & able to work alone as well as in a team. ASK Common Sense, c / o National Trust, Little Reynoldston Farm,
Reynoldston, Gower SA3 1AQ 01792 390636 sian.musgrave@nationaltrust.org.uk

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REF 1805/8-DAILY-26/7 LOC WEST SUSSEX
BE4 27/7/10 IV 2/8/10 FOR WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
JOB DES
Countryside Management Apprentice 12 months. Based with Low Weald Countryside Team, West Grinstead. 1 day a
week at college. Assisting with day to day management of key WSCC sites including the Downslink (including practical
management, litter picking, routine patrols & dealing with visitors), events, practical volunteer tasks & community projects,
visitor surveys / visitor counter data, access improvements & biological surveys.
3 x Countryside Management Assistants 6 months. Based Buchan Country Park, Crawley (2 posts) & Low Weald
Countryside Team, West Grinstead (1 post). Assisting with day to day management of sites, practical management, litter
picking, routine patrols & dealing with visitors, events including open days, school / family events, practical volunteer tasks /
community projects, & access improvements. All: 25 hrs per week over 3 days. Days negotiable. Some weekend / evening
work required. BUT Funded by Future Jobs Fund, therefore 18-25 years of age, in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance &
unemployed for 6+ months. CRB check. Interest in environment / conservation advantageous. Clean driving licence
desirable. Pay 13189 – equates to £6.84 per hour gross for length of contract. ASK In writing using FJF application form
from Job Centre Plus.

REF 1809-DAILY-16/8 JOB HEAD RANGER

BE4 16/8/10 LOC STACKPOLE ESTATE, STACKPOLE, PEMBROKE
PAY 22057 FOR NATIONAL TRUST
DES Leading a dedicated team of wardens & volunteers, make sure everything runs smoothly at this unique estate;
achieving perfect balance between access, conservation, presentation & interpretation, & above all enjoyable visitor
experiences. Caring for a wonderful span of cliffs, beaches & woodland areas, develop & drive projects, managing
substantial budgets & consider new ways to generate income. BUT Plenty of experience & a qualification in countryside
management, having managed teams, budgets & projects seamlessly – with an entrepreneurial spirit & unwavering customer
focus. Aware of the bigger, commercial picture while always being there for your team. Comfortable communicating with
people at varying levels, & presenting your ideas to them, your enthusiasm & management skills will inspire staff, volunteers,
visitors & the local community. Competent computer skills & a full driving licence ASK Ref: NT/10/05444.
www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk

REF 1810-DIRECT-2/8 JOB RIGHTS OF WAY OFFICER

BE4 3/8/10 IV 17/8/10 LOC EYNSHAM, OXFORDSHIRE
PAY 27849 – 30011 FOR OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
DES Assist with the review & maintenance of an up to date Definitive Map & Statement of Public Row for the county
(DM&S) & other related statutory functions, in particular undertaking the legal processes associated with Orders to amend
the DM&S, & supervise the work of Assistant RoW Officers. BUT Rel degree, diploma or professional qual; significant rel
work experience; communication, ICT incl WP & database, research & report writing, map reading & interpretation skills.
Professional approach, able to be firm but diplomatic. Methodical & organised; able to summarise & present complex factual
information, & to maintain high standards in pressurised circumstances to tight deadlines; attention to detail & accuracy;
highly motivated, with ability to work on own initiative; personal mobility to undertake lone site inspections incl remote areas,
walking up to 5 miles. ASK www.Oxfordshire.gov.uk jobs@Oxfordshire.gov.uk

REF 1811/2-DAILY-2/8 JOB RANGER x 2

BE4 1/8/10 LOC HADRIAN‟S WALL & HOUSESTEADS FORT
PAY 17500 FOR NATIONAL TRUST
DES As an ambassador of the NT, make sure everything runs smoothly, achieving the perfect balance between access,
conservation, presentation & interpretation. Help to plan & deliver day to day management of the properties, always bringing
it back to our overriding vision of enjoyable visitor experiences. Monitor & control costs, & consider new ways to minimise our
impact on the env. 5 days a week on a rota including weekends & bank holidays. BUT Some experience & an NVQ III or
equiv in countryside management, having developed a solid knowledge of conservation & environmental best practice, &
current issues affecting the countryside. Experience of managing contractors; impressive leadership qualities,
entrepreneurial spirit & unwavering customer focus. Practical skills in land management, conservation & access
management. Full driving licence. Ability to drive off-road & with trailers would be ideal. Enhanced CRB check. ASK Ref:
NT10/05441. www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk

REF 1813-DIRECT-16/8 JOB POLICY & PLANNING DIRECTOR

BE4 13/8/10 LOC EDINBURGH
PAY 40000 – 45000 FOR ASSOCIATION OF SALMON FISHERY BOARDS
DES To co-ordinate the development of policy & assist District Fishery Boards in the delivery of their Statutory
Responsibilities. BUT Rel degree level qual ie Natural Science; experience in the successful implementation of ideas &
policy where inter-personal skills are paramount. Ability to interact with Government Depts & other NGOs with responsibilities
in the env sector a significant advantage. Excellent communication skills & familiarity with the Scottish political env. Prepared
to travel extensively throughout Scotland. ASK For detailed information send 1 sided letter & CV to: Chairman (P&P),
ASFB, CBC House, 24 Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG 0131 272 2797 andrew@asfb.org.uk

REF 1814-DAILY-26/7 JOB GIS & DATA OFFICER

BE4 21/7/10 IV 2&3/8/10 LOC BOSCOMBE, BOURNEMOUTH
PAY 17000 FOR AMPHIBIAN & REPTILE CONSERVATION
DES Asap to 31/3/11 initially, with extensions possible subject to funding.. To help carry out species status assessments,
assist with management of data structures & maintain volunteer records. You will assist our Research & Monitoring Officer &
will be responsible for GIS mapping products, input of species data from ARC‟s species monitoring programmes, entering
data onto the Site Management Database & maintaining records on volunteer surveys & licensing. Analyse data for
monitoring, policy guidance, reporting & dissemination. BUT Exceptional organisational skills & good data entry & GIS
system (Mapinfo) experience. ASK 01202 391319 www.arc-trust.org.uk

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REF 1815-DAILY-9/8 JOB RANGER
BE4 10/8/10 LOC MID CORNWALL
PAY 15906 FOR NATIONAL TRUST
DES Helping us look after our beautiful Cornish coast, support the Senior Ranger & Visitor Services Manager to deliver a
wide variety of countryside management work, including organising & running events, providing information & access,
landscape & nature conservation tasks. With an emphasis on working with volunteers & local communities, help build
support for our work & deliver high standards of conservation & property presentation as well as a series of innovative &
exciting events & activities. BUT Highly motivated with strong practical skills & a clear ability to engage & involve people in
our work. Equally comfortable harnessing the energy & enthusiasm of volunteers as leading a community event.
Comfortable communicating with people at varying levels; sound computer skills & full driving licence. ASK Ref:
NT10/05451. www.nationaltrustjobs.org.uk

Don’t cut the countryside!

England‟s conservation organisations have joined forces to paint a grim picture of a countryside starved of money by budget
cuts.
On the 30th anniversary of the Wildlife and Countryside Link, its members have issued an unprecedented warning about
what the future would hold should the Government slash spending on conservation, wildlife-friendly farming and public
recreation.
The organisation will share its concerns with MPs at a parliamentary reception this evening (Wednesday), held to mark 30
years of working together for the natural environment.
Paul de Zylva, Chair of Wildlife and Countryside Link, said: “We all know the new Government will have a hard job making
difficult and far-reaching decisions about where the axe should fall on public spending. There may be a temptation to see
cuts in conservation and recreation as an easy win, but in reality ministers need to think very hard before making cuts that
could have profound and perhaps irreversible consequences for England‟s wildlife, landscapes and people. We want to make
clear that in the case of conservation, slashing budgets would be a false economy – short term savings would translate into
huge long term costs for our economy and our national well-being.”
Link fears an austerity countryside, where the loss of public money for protected sites such as Sites of Special Scientific
Interest (SSSIs) has left the country‟s best wildlife sites sadly degraded.
The loss of money for wildlife-friendly farming has seen farmland birds resume their slide into extinction. Bat populations are
clinging onto survival in isolated pockets, facing starvation due to the dwindling insect populations, while the country‟s flower
meadows have all but vanished.
England‟s uplands have become degraded; their wildlife is in decline, and their ability to lock away carbon and provide clean
drinking water for millions sadly reduced. On the coasts, cuts have undone years of work to manage remaining and newly
created coastal habitats such as saltmarsh and saline lagoons, impacting wildlife and flood protection.
At sea, less management and enforcement has seen a further decline in wildlife-rich reefs and seagrass beds that shelter
species like seahorses and pipefish. Illegal fishing has increased, putting even more pressure on fish numbers.
There are fewer people too. Without cash to keep paths and bridleways open, huge swathes of the English countryside and
coast are effectively closed to millions. Locked up in towns and cities, unable to enjoy the country‟s breathing spaces, peop le
are less healthy, costing the National Health Service millions of extra pounds each year. In turn, the rural economy is denied
the large sums of money visitors to the countryside spend each year.
Paul de Zylva said: “Such a picture is not an exaggeration, but nor is it an inevitability. Minsters will need to make diffi cult
choices about which areas of public spending offer the best value for money. Defra and its agencies like Natural England
spend just 0.5 per cent of the Government‟s budget, yet their investment in the countryside brings huge benefits in wildlife,
clean air and water, flood alleviation, carbon sequestration and pollination. A healthy natural environment is not a luxury but
fundamental to our existence. The Deputy Prime Minister has said it would be morally wrong to leave our children and
grandchildren with huge debts. It would be just as immoral to bequeath them an impoverished environment and an England
that is in many ways diminished.”
Wildlife and Countryside Link 14 July 2010 www.wcl.org.uk

REF 1816-DAILY-2/8 JOB LOCAL BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN CO-ORDINATOR

BE4 29/7/10 LOC NORTH EAST SCOTLAND
PAY 22000 – 24500 FOR THE MACAULAY INSTITUTE for NE Scotland Biodiversity Partnership
DES Fixed term to 31/3/11. To co-ordinate the implementation & further development of the North East Scotland Local
Biodiversity Action Plan, through the work of the Local Biodiversity Partnership. Promote the value of biodiversity to the local
community, co-ordinating & monitoring development & implementation of habitat & species action plans in support of the UK
BAP objectives. Support Partners in delivering actions for priority habitats & species, with regard to the Nature Conservation
Act 2004. The work involves direct management of the project contracts & related finances & some effort to fundraise. BUT
Good working knowledge of ecology, biodiversity & conservation policies & excellent communication skills. Experience of
working with statutory agencies, NGOs, business, community groups, the agricultural sector & local authorities desirable.
Educated to degree level in a biological science or related discipline, with relevant work experience. ASK Ref: MA23/10.
Human Resources, The Macaulay Institute, Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen AB15 8QH 01224 395000 hr@macaulay.ac.uk
www.macaulay.ac.uk/jobs

REF 1817-DIRECT-9/8 JOB EDUCATION OFFICER

BE4 7/8/10 LOC GREENWICH & BEXLEY BORDER
PAY 27862 FOR THE WOODLANDS FARM TRUST
DES Funded for 1 year. Woodlands Farm is a conservation project set within 89 acres of sustainably farmed land in SE
London. Initiate & manage projects involving schools, vols & community groups in farm activities. Teach visiting school &
community groups about conservation, env issues & cside matters; liaise with a wide variety of educational orgs, civic bodies,
local communities & vols. Research & initiate funding applications. BUT Teaching qual; knowledge of national curriculum;
able to work flexibly under pressure; excellent communicator at all levels; able to work as part of a team, incl leadership
skills; good office skills incl MS Office; ability to maintain accurate records; ability to see projects through to the end;
experience of teaching, fundraising, project management, conservation / env, arts projects & vol or staff management. CRB

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check. ASK CV & cover letter to: The Chair of Trustees, The Woodlands Farm Trust, 331 Shooters Hill, Welling, Kent
DA16 3RP

REF 1818/20-DAILY-2/8 LOC WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND

BE4 30/7/10 IV 10/8/10 FOR DORSET WILDLIFE TRUST
On behalf of a project partnership involving Weymouth & Portland Borough Council, Dorset County Council & RSPB, we are
seeking a dynamic team to deliver the exciting new Wild About Weymouth project, which aims to engage & inspire people of
all backgrounds & abilities in learning about, enjoying & helping to conserve their local wildlife & natural heritage.
JOB PAY DES / BUT
Project Manager 24871 – 27721 + staff benefits Enthusiastic & experienced project manager required to take
a lead role in delivering key elements of the project. BUT Extensive experience of engaging community groups in nature
conservation activities & in delivering a diverse range of projects & activities.
2 x Project Officers 20892 – 23285 + staff benefits Part time 3/5. Project officers are required with experience of
planning & delivering a range of nature based activities for people of all backgrounds & abilities, working with volunteers,
developing interpretation & working with local communities. All posts: Fixed term for 3 years. You may apply for 1 or a
combination of these posts in a single application. ASK srawles@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk or download app form from
www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk & forward it by email.

REF 1821/2-DIRECT-26/7 LOC MUGDOCK COUNTRY PARK, MILNGAVIE, GLASGOW

BE4 28/7/10 FOR EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
JOB (REF) DES
Seasonal Countryside Ranger (EAD0576) Temp until 31/10/10.
Countryside Ranger (EAD0579) Job share, 14 hrs per week. Both: key duties & responsibilities incl promoting
awareness & the understanding of the area‟s natural heritage thorough provision of a quality env education service to the
formal education sector & community groups, working with groups on project-based env education, production of educational
resource for service delivery, provide advice, training & support to groups & individuals participating in env activity, event
organisation, design & delivery of related publications & care for & enhancement of the natural environs. Requires regular
evening & on occasion early morning working incl rotational weekend shift patterns. BUT Good all round knowledge of
natural history, the Scottish Outdoor Access Code & cside management; excellent communication skills both written & oral.
Good leadership skills an advantage. Self-motivated team player who enjoys working outdoors & can work on own initiative.
Degree or equiv qual in a specific discipline & up to 5 years‟ rel experience. Enhanced Disclosure check. PAY 23924 -
27738 ASK www.myjobscotland.gov.uk 08450454513.

Voluntary Opportunities, all current volunteer adverts are available online:

REF VOL-DIRECT-9/8 JOB Herefordshire NNRs, PRACTICAL CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
BE4 ? LOC MOCCAS PARK NNR, THE FLITS NNR
PAY travel expenses up to 40 miles a day FOR NATURAL ENGLAND
DES Assist us in protecting a nationally recognised wetland habitat, managing scrub & grassland at the Flits NNR,
enhancing & restoring one of the most important, historic parklands in England at Moccas Park NNR. Tasks will take place
on the third Sunday of every month throughout the year. BUT Should be keen to learn new skills, meet new people & have
an interest in protecting & enhancing the fabulous Herefordshire cside. No specific knowledge required as all training
provided, although any prior knowledge or experience of nature reserve management may be beneficial. Volunteers should
be prepared for physical work, on occasionally difficult terrain. ASK Contact be email to discuss opportunities, confirm
meeting times & locations for tasks, Lewis.Goldwater@naturalengland.org.uk

REF VOL-DIRECT-2/8 JOB CONSERVATION TRAINEE, COMMUNITY TEAM (BUCKS)

BE4 2/8/10 (9am) IV wb 9/8/10 LOC COLLEGE LAKE NATURE RESERVE, TRING, BUCKS
PAY Training* & limited travel expenses FOR BERKS, BUCKS & OXON WILDLIFE TRUST
DES To support our community engagement work at the Nature Reserve & at events across the county. Gain experience
of working with vols & community groups as well as lead your own Wildlife Garden project, develop new family activities &
support our busy & popular Wildlife Information Service. * Training budget allocated & free access to all internal training
courses. BUT Essential: Strong desire to work in nature conservation & an interest in encouraging others to take action for
wildlife. Enthusiasm, an ability to work with people from a range of ages & backgrounds, physical fitness & valid driving
licence; self motivated & able to take the initiative, basic computer skills & willingness to work weekends. Desirable: practical
conservation , community engagement & env education skills; understanding of the principles of wildlife gardening; willing to
supervise & lead others; rel education / experience; own transport; able to work on reserves alone. ASK / Chat: 01865
775476 volunteeringjobs@bbowt.org.uk

REF VOL-DIRECT-26/7 JOB VOLUNTARY TRAINEE COUNTRYSIDE RANGER X 2

BE4 23/7/10 IV 3/8/10 LOC NEWTON ABBOTT, S DEVON
PAY £500 training budget, modest travel expenses, on the job training FOR TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL
DES Practical habitat & access works form the core of the workload, together with providing a fun & stimulating
programme of public cside events, walks & activities. BUT Professional, conscientious & enthusiastic. Some knowledge &
experience of cside management desirable. Ideally committed to a career in cside management. Valid, full driving licence
ASK Chat: Neil Harris, Ranger, 01626 335 412. App form: www.teignbridge.gov.uk jobs@teignbridge.gov.uk

REF VOL-DIRECT-26/7 JOB VOLUNTEERS

BE4 ? IV 26/7/10 (Brighton) LOC SUSSEX & SOUTH AFRICA
PAY 0 FOR THE WILDLIFE FOR ALL TRUST
DES / BUT Env charity with a unique approach. Like many other orgs, we work to conserve endangered species &
habitats. Unlike other orgs, we put a lot of emphasis on tackling human problems such as greed, selfishness, & the „me, me,
me‟ mentality. We train our team to understand how these psychological factors have a huge impact on the success or failure

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of nature conservation projects. The key to the causes of our env problems, & to any realistic chance of recovering from
them, lies in changing the way we think about the world around us. If this deeper approach appeals to you, there is a chance
to get involved with our work – which includes nature reserves in Sussex & South Africa. We all purposely work non-paid.
This is a real opportunity to make a difference. ASK www.wildlifeforall.org

REF VOL-DIRECT-26/7 JOB CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS

BE4 23/7/10 LOC BLACKPOOL
PAY 0 FOR BLACKPOOL ZOO
DES We have several vol positions to assist the education department with conservation activities over the summer
holidays. We are passionate about raising awareness & funds for animal conservation, global biodiversity & env issues. We
support a variety of orgs incl 21st Century Tiger, Gorilla Organisation & CBD Habitat Foundation. Vols will be expected to
commit to at least one day a week for 6 weeks (26th July – 4th Sept). Usual hours are 10.30 am – 5pm & incl weekends.
BUT An animal related qual desirable but not essential. Min age 18+. Excellent communicator & dedicated to help save
endangered species. ASK Louise Bell, Research & Conservation Officer, research@blackpoolzoo.org.uk

REF VOL-DIRECT-26/7 JOB VOLUNTARY TRAINEE COMMUNITY RANGER

BE4 26/7/10 (4pm) IV 4/8/10 LOC NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON
PAY £500 training budget FOR TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL
DES A schedule of educational events for schools & groups, site safety checking, practical estate management, & habitat
& access works form the core of this workload, together with a fun & stimulating programme of public countryside events,
walks & activities. BUT Aimed at applicants who are professional, conscientious & enthusiastic. Some knowledge &
experience of cside management & / or education desirable. Ideally committed to a career in cside management & / or
education. Confident you will be able to work 4 days per week for at least 24 weeks. Valid, full driving licence. Weekends will
be worked on a rota basis, by negotiation. ASK Chat: Simon Cunningham, Ranger, 01626 215773. More info & app form:
www.teignbridge.gov.uk/jobs & training or jobs@teignbridge.gov.uk

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation launched its snake campaign 'Sliding Scales' at the BBC Springwatch event in
Southampton on 31 May. Since the launch the campaign website has received over 400 records of snakes from the UK
public in one month!
The latest herpetological research shows that snake populations could be following amphibians and lizards down a path to
global declines. Further research is urgently needed to understand what is happening. ARC is asking people to send in
snake sloughs (shed skins) that they find in the UK.
To find out more, report your sightings and how to send us snake sloughs http://www.arc-trust.org/sliding_scales/index.php
ARC 15/7/10

CJS Jobs Digest, (a review of adverts from other sources, published during the past week):
REF 1823-WDEFRA-26/7 JOB HEAD OF EVIDENCE
BE4 22/7/10 LOC NEWCASTLE
PAY Starting 52708 FOR MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION
DES To manage a team of technical experts in: env economics; marine ecology; fisheries science; marine
geomorphology, env pollution & engineering; social science, who support the evidence needs of the MMO in the
development & implementation of marine plans for England. BUT Background in one of the above disciplines with the
ability to manage a multidisciplinary team. Rel degree or significant rel experience. ASK www.marinemanagement.org.uk

REF 1824-WGUAR-16/8 JOB ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST

BE4 16/8/10 (noon) LOC STIRLING
PAY 33000 FOR ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND
DES To provide env, resource efficiency & climate change advice to Zero Wste Scotland & our partners. BUT Strong
strategic, analytical & project management skills; educated to degree level or equiv in a rel env discipline. ASK
www.zerowastescotland.org.uk Tania Smyth, 01786 468890.

REF 1825/6-WGUAR-2/8 LOC OXFORDSHIRE

BE4 2/8/10 FOR OXFAM GB
JOB (REF) DES
Team Manager: Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Reduction (C&P536) Lead a small but vibrant team
supporting our country teams to develop & deliver effective programmes, synthesise & share learning, & influence
organisational direction & external debates. BUT Experience in management & in developing strategy & working in
partnership with other orgs, probably at another NGO or env consultancy. Experience of climate change adaptation in
developing countries & good knowledge of climate change policy.
Senior Advisor: Agriculture & Climate Change(C&P537) Work closely with our teams in
Africa & Asia to create small-holder agricultural systems that are vibrant despite the threats of climate change. BUT In-
depth knowledge of climate change & the impact it has on agriculture in general & smallholders in particular. Understanding
of the policy around climate change, & able to influence thinking at the very highest level. French, Spanish or Portuguese
second language a distinct advantage, Prepared for extensive international travel. PAY 33700 - 41710 ASK
www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs

REF 1827-WGUAR-26/7 JOB ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME SUPPORT OFFICER

BE4 26/7/10 (noon) IV wb 9/8/10 LOC LONDON
PAY 39923 FOR GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY
DES A primary focus of the job will be to contribute to the delivery of the Mayor‟s Strategy & climate change programme,
incl low carbon zones & the London Hydrogen Action Plan. Work with a range of stakeholders to provide a strategic lead on

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the delivery of these programmes. BUT Experience of climate change mitigation & energy policy. ASK Ref: GLA1551.
www.London.gov.uk/jobs

REF 1828-WNEWSCIENTIST-16/8 JOB RESEARCH LECTURER

BE4 13/8/10 IV early Sept LOC BANGOR, WALES
PAY YES FOR BANGOR UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF OCEAN SCIENCES
DES Initially 3 years. The Climate Change Consortium for Wales (C3W) is a 5 year programme to enhance climate
research in Wales. You will develop research programmes & contribute to collaborative research with partners at other
Welsh Universities. BUT Able to collaborate with researchers working in rivers, river catchments, the coastal zone, & shelf
areas, by developing an integrated Earth-systems approach, & to interact with other disciplines e.g. ecologists & socio-
economists, working in coastal zone management. ASK Ref: 10-9/241. Chat: Prof Colin Jago, Head of School,
c.f.jago@bangor.ac.uk or Prof James Scourse, C3W Institutional Lead at Bangor, j.scourse@bangor.ac.uk Apply: Human
Resources, Bangor University, 01248 382926 / 388132 personnel@bangor.ac.uk

REF 1829-WWOODT-2/8 JOB VOLUNTEERING DEVELOPMENT CO-ORDINATOR

BE4 2/8/10 IV 10/8/10 LOC GRANTHAM
PAY 14500 – 16500 FOR WOODLAND TRUST
DES Support the recruitment & induction of new vols, help the Trust develop understanding of our vols motivations by
recording & monitoring what they currently donate in time & skill, oversee & take responsibility for the quality of experience
vols receive & influence where we can next direct them on their journey as a Woodland Trust supporter. BUT Excellent IT
skills incl up to date MS Word & Excel; proven clear & accurate approach to reporting & information management; proven
accountability in relation to enabling others to access systems & processes; hands-on experience of recruiting & managing
vols; experience of writing for different media & audiences, of working in the vol sector, & of establishing & maintaining
monitoring & evaluation systems; affinity with the Trust‟s aims. ASK www.woodlandtrust.org.uk

REF 1830-FARMERSWEEKLY-16/8 JOB ASSESSOR

BE4 13/8/10 LOC SOUTH EAST*
PAY 24284 – 25746 FOR FREEDOM FOOD LTD, RSPCA
DES *Pref Beds or Cambs. Arrange & undertake field assessments of farms, hauliers & abattoirs for both new & existing
scheme members, to verify compliance with the Society‟s welfare standards for farmed animals. BUT GCSE maths &
English or equiv. Proven practical experience of commercial farm livestock production at management level & knowledge of
food production industry. Excellent communication skills & genuine commitment to farm animal welfare. Direct experience of
farm assurance schemes & auditing skills desirable. Ideally hold a min qual of NVQ3 in agriculture or equiv. ASK Ref:
FFSE/026 www.rspca.org.uk HR Department, RSPCA, Wilberforce Way, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 9RS

REF 1831/3-FARMERSWEEKLY-26/7 JOB AGRICULTURAL CONSULTANTS

BE4 28/7/10 LOC THROUGHOUT ENGLAND
PAY Dependent on skills & experience FOR ADAS UK LTD
DES Provide consultancy to farmers, industry stakeholders & other business throughout food supply chain. BUT Clear
& demonstrable understanding of sound farming practices, business management, agri env schemes, low carbon & resource
protection topics, as well as able to help business improve productivity & address challenges around food security & energy
use. Degree or equiv in agriculture or rel subject. Excellent track record advising & working with farmers. FACTS & BASIS
quals advantageous. ASK www.adas.co.uk Laura Featherstone, ADAS Gleadthorpe 01623 848331. Completed
applications: adasrecruitment09@adas.co.uk ADAS Recruitment 09, ADAS Gleadthorpe, Meden Vale, Mansfield NG20 9PF

REF 1834-WWTS-2/8 JOB ECO MINDS PROJECT OFFICER

BE4 2/8/10 LOC IDLE VALLEY NATURE RESERVE
PAY 18000 pr FOR NOTTINGHAMSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
DES 2 years fixed term, 18 hrs / wk. To deliver our new Eco Minds green classroom project, working closely with Mental
Health groups & individuals, running practical tasks, training & events to engage people in growing, gardening & wildlife
issues. Some evening, bank holiday & weekend working. BUT Positive outlook & able to enthuse & motivate others
through practical work. Experience of working with people with mental health issues; motivated with excellent communication
& organisational skills. CRB Disclosure. ASK www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/news vacancies@nottswt.co.uk

REF 1835/6-WTELE-26/7 JOB 2 x TEMPORARY PART TIME RANGERS

BE4 23/7/10 LOC GUILDFORD
PAY 17624 pro rata FOR GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
DES 25 hrs / wk on a flexible rota, incl evenings, weekends & bank holidays. Additional hours required occasionally. Part
of a team patrolling the parks & cside within the borough. Working alone, directly with members of the public, event
organisers, community groups & sports teams. Carry out enforcement activities in relation to dog fouling & littering.
Responsible for keeping written records. BUT Flexible, reliable & enthusiastic with excellent communication skills. Ability to
organise & motivate colleagues & prioritise workloads. Full driving licence desirable. ASK HR, Guildford Borough Council,
Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB 01483 444111 (24 hours) linda.bull@guildford.gov.uk www.guildford.gov.uk

REF 1837-WHORTWEEK-2/8 JOB VICTORIA PARK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER: INFRASTRUCTURE

BE4 1/8/10 LOC CENTRAL LONDON
PAY 35050 – 37851 FOR LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS
DES Ensure all physical elements of the Park incl buildings, structures, landscape & features are managed & maintained.
Develop the biodiversity & nature conservation value of the site. BUT Knowledge & experience of contract management &
admin for hort, landscape, buildings & infrastructure. Able to understand & interpret a wide range of technical & professional
reports on landscape, heritage & built construction matters, & prepare reports. Experience of directly managing, monitoring &
analysing a range of revenue & capital based budgets; management experience; ability & knowledge to work with a range of

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specialists orgs incl English Heritage & English Nature. ASK Ref: CLC00040. recruitment@towerhamlets.gov.uk
www.towerhamlets.gov.uk

REF 1838-WGUAR-2/8 JOB MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

BE4 4/8/10 IV wb 16/8/10 LOC CENTRAL LONDON
PAY 35000 pro rata FOR TREES FOR CITIES
DES 3 days per week for independent charity working to improve the env in urban areas by involving local people in
community tree planting, training & landscaping projects across the UK & internationally. BUT Experienced & successful
director / manager with a proven track record in fundraising, events management & marketing in the vol sector, pref in the
env field. ASK www.treesforcities.org/recruitment

REF 1840-NATURE-2/8 JOB PROFESSOR OF WILDLIFE HEALTH & EMERGING DISEASE

BE4 ? LOC POTTERS BAR, HERTS
PAY YES FOR ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE
DES To research the impact of anthropogenic & climate-driven changes on the flow of pathogens between wildlife,
domestic animals & humans, as part of our engagement with the One-Health & climate change agendas. Develop externally
funded research & post-grad training programmes complimentary to our current activities in Africa & Asia. BUT leader in
wildlife biology with considerable field experience in the management of infectious diseases of wildlife populations & a proven
track record of obtaining programme-level funding for wildlife disease surveillance & monitoring. Extensive knowledge of rel
conventions on wildlife conservation & live4stock disease control initiatives in the developing world. ASK Chat: Prof.
Declan McKeever, Head of Pathology & Infectious Diseases, 01707 666572 d.mckeever@rvc.ac.uk Apply:
http://jobs.rvc.ac.uk

REF 1841-WSNH-2/8 JOB LOCAL ADVISER GRAMPIAN

BE4 2/8/10 IV 18/8/10 LOC GRAMPIAN
PAY 5040 p.a. (21 days / year) FOR SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
DES Temp to 31/7/13. Meeting twice a year at a variety of locations around Scotland, help promote SNH‟s key messages
at a local level & feedback to SNH‟s Board & Committees information that will help inform the way in which SNH conducts its
business. BUT Live in or have a clear current connection with the Area; presentation, communication & facilitation skills;
connection to the local political system; ability to build on & manage relationships with an established network of
stakeholders; brokering & advocacy skills; ability to work collectively in a non-executive role; expertise in urban & urban fringe
issues. ASK Linda Nicholls, Senior Management Unit, SNH, Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness IV3 8NW
01463 725264 linda.nicholls@snh.gov.uk More info: www.snh.org.uk but please do not apply via website.

REF 1842-WWTS-26/7 JOB SENIOR CONSULTANCY ECOLOGIST

BE4 26/7/10 LOC HINDLIP, WORCESTER
PAY 26750 FOR WORCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE CONSULTANCY
DES Well-established, successful & growing ecological consultancy providing services to local authorities, industry,
developers, government agencies & conservation orgs. BUT Excellent interpersonal & communication skills; presentation
skills for a wide range of audiences; time management; project & tender costing; team management; exceptional report
writing & editing skills; project planning & management; ability to undertake practical physical habitat management works;
excellent working knowledge & experience of using GIS Mapinfo; excellent knowledge of all rel MS Office programmes esp
st
Access; 1 degree in an ecological / env subject, pref a rel higher degree & with 3-4 years+ rel experience; broad ecological
knowledge with a specialist area; ecological survey & monitoring techniques; detailed knowledge of 1+ group / species;
natural England protected species conservation licences for 1+ species; experience in nature conservation / env consultancy;
good working knowledge of wildlife legislation; full clean driving licence. ASK www.worcestershirewildlifeconsultancy.org
Chat: Edward Leszczynski, 01905 754909. Apply: Ruth Hargreaves, 01905 754919
enquiries@worcestershirewildlifetrust.org

REF T-ONLINE-2/8 Butterfly Conservation The Big Butterfly Count 24 July - 2 August 2010
Find a sunny spot in your garden, local park or other open space and spend 15 minutes counting butterflies. Butterflies and
moths are very sensitive to environmental change, which makes them an excellent indicator of the health of the countryside.
Protecting butterflies means creating a healthier environment for everyone but conservation work must be targeted where the
need is greatest. ASK: Visit www.bigbutterflycount.org to find out more, download an ID chart and submit your sightings.

This issue of CJS Weekly includes the August Training Calendar.

For All Training Courses visit the CJS website at: www.countryside-jobs.com & look at Training
This Edition: 7+2 sides, 42 new paid jobs, (22 Direct). Opportunities are advertised in CJS Weekly for one week only.
Details appear in CJS Weekly: Existing Opportunities in subsequent weeks. Online subscribers have access to several
months of back issues. CJS is printed in-house using 100% recycled paper & organic inks. Details believed correct but
given without prejudice. Ends.

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