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REF 2160-DAILY-4/10 JOB VISITOR SERVICES MANAGER

BE4 6/10/10 (noon) LOC MARGAM DISCOVERY CENTRE, PORT TALBOT
PAY 19612 – 22380 FOR FIELD STUDIES CENTRE
DES Exciting new position responsible for management & admin of the ‘front of house’ aspects of the visitor experience &
effectively managing the catering & housekeeping teams. Evenings & weekends may be required. Occasional overnight on-
call duties required on a shared rota. BUT 5+ years’ general management experience, excellent communication &
leadership qualities & ability to creatively communicate & engage the general public in the purpose & mission of FSC &
Margam Discovery Centre. CRB checks. ASK www.field-studies-council.org/appointments simon.mp@field-studies-
council.org 01639 895636.

REF 2161-DAILY-11/10 JOB VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY PROJECT OFFICER

BE4 11/10/10 (5pm) IV 20/10/10 LOC GATTON PARK, REIGATE, SURREY
PAY 14500 FOR THE GATTON TRUST
DES 2 years fixed term. 250 acre ‘Capability’ Brown estate now used for environmental education. This position is
connected with the parterre restoration project which aims to restore the Victorian parterre & improve our volunteering &
community engagement activities. Oversee the further development of our volunteer programme so we can offer a greater
diversity of opportunities & more individual support. Also oversee development of our community engagement activities,
through group visits, educational activities & events. BUT Experience of engaging & working with local communities &
other charities desirable. Good communication skills both verbal & written; knowledge of MS Officer packages. Track record
of recruiting, managing & inspiring a team of volunteers or similar experience desirable. Full driving licence essential, minibus
driving qualification an advantage. CRB Disclosure. ASK Glyn Sherratt, glynsherratt@gatton-park.org.uk
www.gattonpark.com

REF 2162-DAILY-11/10 JOB WORLDLY WISE PROJECT – COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFICER

BE4 8/10/10 IV 15/10/10 LOC HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING
PAY 11250 p.a. FOR DURHAM WILDLIFE TRUST
DES / BUT Part time, 22.5 hours per week. Initial 12 month contract. Worldly Wise is Durham Wildlife Trust’s approach to
engaging people with nature conservation. Whether it is delivering structured school visits to nature reserves to meet the
needs of the curriculum, or leading a group of adults on an informal walk, the aim is to educate & inspire. You will help
administer & deliver the Worldly Wise activities so that as wide a range of people as possible benefit from the work of the
Durham Wildlife Trust. ASK Julie Anderson, Office Manager, Durham Wildlife Trust, Rainton Meadows, Chilton Moor,
Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne & Wear DH4 6PU 0191 5843112 janderson@durhamwt.co.uk

REF 2163-DAILY-11/10 JOB WOODFUEL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

BE4 13/10/10 IV 21/10/10 LOC CHICHESTER
PAY 32800 – 35400 FOR WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
DES Temp to 31/5/12, extension possible. Deliver a woodfuel programme ensuring the strategic focus of current & future
funding programmes to provide the maximum benefit to the sector. Operating as a stimulus for the expansion of the
woodland products market, you will make a substantial contribution to the establishment of a woodfuel supply chain, through
positively influencing key policy makers, suppliers & end users. BUT Experienced development officer with knowledge of
the woodfuel & forest management industries. Successful project management experience & able to demonstrate the
delivery of projects on time & on budget. ASK Ref: 60015813. www.westsussex.gov.uk/jobs or if unable to apply online:
01243 642140 jobs@westsussex.gov.uk

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REF 2164-DAILY-11/10
JOB WARDEN
BE4 8/10/10
LOC WOOLBEDING ESTATE, WEST SUSSEX
PAY 15906 pro rata
FOR NATIONAL TRUST
DES Part time, 22.5 hours per week. Help with a wide
range of countryside management tasks at this special
place. With your endless passion for our work, you’ll help to
protect & enhance the landscape, habitats & species, whilst
providing access opportunities to the countryside so it can be
enjoyed by all of our visitors. Assist the Head Warden in
organising & delivering a wide range of visitor experiences &
will promote countryside conservation through our livestock
& core estate work. You’ll also make sure that machinery,
equipment & workshops are safe & in a usable condition.
BUT NVQ or HND level qual in countryside management or
conservation (or equiv experience), demonstrable strong
countryside management skills including fencing, access &
livestock management. A full UK driving licence. Ability to
motivate & inspire visitors & vols alike. Chainsaw licence & a
4x4 tractor Lantra qual advantageous, as would experience
of leading vols in a conservation setting. Above all, you
should have a genuine interest in the aims & ambitions of the
National Trust – ensuring special places are here to be
enjoyed for generations to come. This role will include
occasional weekend & Bank Holiday working.
ASK NT10/05635 http://bit.ly/cvNUKC

REF 2165-DIRECT-11/10 JOB EASTERN MOORS WARDEN

BE4 8/10/10 IV 26/10/10 LOC EASTERN MOORS, DERBYSHIRE
PAY c 17000 FOR RSPB
DES / BUT Interested in being a part of the exciting new National Trust/RSPB Eastern Moors partnership? Are you
enthused about wildlife & enjoy enhancing peoples understanding & appreciation for their natural environment? In the Peak
District National Park on the fringes of Sheffield we have an opportunity for an experienced Warden with a mix of practical &
people skills. As part of a motivated team creating an exemplar site in upland management deliver improvements to the 2400
ha site of mixed moorland, woodland, in-bye & rich mires & flushes. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies A4 SAE to Lisa
Crossland, RSPB Northern Engalnd Regional Office, Westleigh Mews, Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8QD

REF 2166-DIRECT-18/10 JOB HEAD OF EUROPEAN POLICY & CAMPAIGNS TEAM

BE4 15/10/10 IV 26/10/10 LOC SANDY, BEDFORDSHIRE
PAY 32000 – 34000 FOR RSPB
DES A confident advocate & strategic team leader who can promote our diverse EU policy campaigns to high level
decision makers in Brussels & at home. Working with our international, campaigns & policy specialists, you would lead a
team to influence the latest EU laws for the benefit of global wildlife & the environment. BUT Influencing & campaigns
experience. Excellent communicator with first-rate judgement & a good understanding of env issues. ASK A4 SAE to
Caroline Donovan, RSPB UK Headquarters, The Lodge, Sandy, Beds, SG19 2DL www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies

REF 2167-DAILY-4/10 JOB INFORMATION ASSISTANT

BE4 30/9/10 LOC GLENROTHES
PAY 13347 – 15975 pro rata FOR FIFE COAST & COUNTRYSIDE SERVICES
DES 21 hrs / wk. To help manage the database of species records for Fife Nature Records Centre, a highly respected
biological recording unit which has been in existence for several years. May require independent travel to other bases. You
will have responsibility for working with a variety of staff, volunteers & external organisations. Also support delivery of
biodiversity projects & other initiatives across Fife. BUT Experience using MS Office, Excel, Access essential, GIS &
Recorder desirable. Good basic level of education or comparable job related skills & experience essential. Some experience
in managing wildlife information beneficial. Sound knowledge of & enthusiasm for the countryside & knowledge of information
management legislation desirable. Computer skills of a standard capable of providing sound management information & able
to express yourself clearly when dealing with volunteers / external organisations. ASK CV to Valerie Ball, FCCT, The
Harbourmaster’s House, Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart KY1 2TQ Valerie.ball@fifecountryside.co.uk
www.fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk

REF 2168-DAILY-11/10 JOB FIELD CENTRE EDUCATION ASSISTANT

BE4 8/10/10 (noon) IV 14/10/10 LOC FLATFOD MILL FIELD CENTRE, SOUTH SUFFOLK
PAY 11329 less 11.3% for board & lodging FOR FIELD STUDIES COUNCIL
DES Starting 25/10/10. The position involves supporting Tutors who lead environmental education courses & assisting
with environmental monitoring. There will be opportunities to lead day courses for Primary School pupils. All elements involve
appropriate training from FSC staff. The post should suit anyone considering longer-term a career in teaching & / or

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environmental education. In an attractive location at the heart of ‘Constable Country’, there are 30 people on the Centre staff.
5 days a week on a flexible rota. BUT Good organisation & communication skills; degree in biology, geography or
environmental science; enthusiasm for helping people learn about the environment; good ICT skills, including familiarity with
MS Office. ASK www.field-studies-council.org/appointments

REF 2169-DIRECT-11/10 JOB NATURAL LINKS COMMUNITY OFFICER

BE4 13/10/10 IV 18 & 21/10/10 LOC THE MERSEY FOREST OFFICES, WARRINGTON
PAY 24646 pro rata FOR COMMUNITY FORESTS NORTH WEST on behalf of The Mersey Forest)
DES Working in 2 areas within the Mersey Forest, in St Helens & Liverpool / Knowsley boundary, the role will be to
deliver the Setting the Scene for Nature Business Plan to increase diversity & numbers of people using nature on their
doorstep. This is a new project officer within our Forest Team. BUT Degree in an environmental subject or equivalent, & a
basic knowledge of forestry & environmental issues. 2+ years’ experience in community development, working across a wide
range of communities & partnerships. ASK www.merseyforest.org.uk/pages/you_vacancies.asp

Voluntary Opportunities, all current volunteer adverts are available online:

REF VOL-DIRECT-8/11 JOB PLANTLIFE PARISH PIONEER VOLUNTEER – Plant Some Memory Workshops
BE4 N/A LOC NATIONAL WILDFLOWER CENTRE, LIVERPOOL
PAY Training will cover skills needed to deliver workshops FOR PLANTLIFE
DES Working with the Project Officer, deliver a programme of workshops for the over 50’s. The successful applicant will
promote, organise & deliver workshops one morning a week such as the Plant Some Memories workshops. Helping older
people recall wildflower memories from their past, creating community maps & introducing some new craft activities. BUT
Enthusiasm, creativity, an interest in conservation & a passion for working with people are key to this role. A variety of
attributes are also essential incl confidence in communicating & leading, knowledge of the natural world, some botanical
identification skills & ideally experience of the voluntary or education sector. ASK Kate Deane, kate.deane@plantlife.org.uk

REF VOL-DIRECT-OK4 JOB VOLUNTEER OFFICER

BE4 ? LOC LEEDS
PAY 0 FOR BTCV SKELTON PROJECT
DES / BUT Popular & busy environmental education project in South Leeds. We have regular one-off volunteering events,
where you can try out environmental volunteering with no further commitment needed, helping to keep our wildlife gardens
looking good for visiting schoolchildren. We also have occasional vacancies in our regular volunteering team delivering env.
education activities to school groups - an excellent opportunity for anyone contemplating a career working with children
and/or the environment. ASK Get in touch to discuss the current situation, & visit our website to find out more about us -
www.skeltongrange.org.uk Liz Sargeant, 0113 2430815 skelton@btcv.org.uk

REF VOL-DIRECT-6/12 JOB VOLUNTEER RANGER

BE4 By end of November LOC PARK WIDE
PAY Voluntary - Training & expenses covered FOR Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
DES We have the largest professional Ranger Service in Scotland but with an area covering over 720sq miles, we need
people to help us achieve even more! We are looking for volunteers to make an ongoing long term contribution to the work
of the Park & who can share their enthusiasm for the stunning landscapes we have in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs with
the people who visit the area. As a Volunteer Ranger you will have the opportunity to become involved in a wide variety of
activities that help us achieve the aims of the National Park. Volunteer Rangers will have the opportunity to work on a
number of activities including helping out at Visitor Centres, delivering events, helping visitors at popular sites & working on
environmental projects. BUT Minimum commitment of 2 days a month ASK Zoe Morris 01389 722001 or
volunteering@lochlomond-trossachs.org http://bit.ly/LLTNPAVols

REF VOL-DIRECT-11/10 JOB VOLUNTEER OFFICER

BE4 ? LOC STIRLING, CENTRAL SCOTLAND
PAY Training & development* FOR BTCV SCOTLAND
DES A VO will offer regular amounts of time & play an integral part in the smooth running of our Volunteer Groups. There
are 3 distinct roles: Pre-project planning - risk assessments, site surveys & communicating with community groups / clients;
leading & assisting groups of vols with a variety of support needs to complete env projects; supporting the day to day running
of the office incl database management & updating vol blog. But there’s normally scope for you to pick & choose what you
would like to do. Maybe even develop some new areas of interest for BTCV. *Free access to courses such as First Aid &
leadership as well as the opportunity to attend courses like Woodland Management & Drystane Dyking. BUT Enthusiasm
for the environment; interest in gaining practical skills, learning about leading groups & organising work days. Driving licence
for 2+ years, over 21 you can drive a minibus. On some occasions we may only be able to recruit people with a driving
licence for this placement. Please contact us for more info. ASK Ali Lawson, 01786 479697 a.lawson@btcv.org.uk

REF VOL-DIRECT-11/10 JOB RESERVE OFFICER INTERNSHIP

BE4 8/10/10 LOC EXE ESTUARY, DEVON
PAY Experience & training (i.e. membership recruitment, customer care, practical skills) FOR RSPB
DES 6-12 months for 3-5 days per week (negotiable). To develop practical volunteering on the reserve by recruiting vols,
developing regular work parties & drawing up a programme of work (in partnership with the site manager). This role will
provide you with: excellent all-round experience of working in a team on an RSPB nature reserve; specialist experience of
env visitor services; the scheme is designed to give you the training & experience needed for a career in conservation. BUT
Brushcutter qual & excellent people skills essential. Chainsaw & ATV desirable. Experience in: brushcutters, using tools &
instructing others in tool use, of work parties & / or practical volunteering, setting up a work party / working with vols, of
working with people & awareness of the work of RSPB. CRB check may be required. ASK Chat: Sally Mills, Site Manager,
Exe Estuary, 01392 824614 sally.mills@rspb.org.uk CV & covering letter to Sarah Webb, RSPB, Keble House, Southernhay
Gardens, Exeter EX1 1NT sarah.webb@rspb.org.uk

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REF VOL-DIRECT-18/10 JOB RSPB RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTARY VISITOR OFFICER
BE4 14/10/10 LOC RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS
PAY Free accommodation FOR RSPB
DES Gain excellent experience of engaging with our visitors & working within a large team on a popular RSPB nature
reserve, assisting our Visitor & Publicity Officer & membership Development Officer, getting formal & informal training in
membership recruitment & the opportunity to put it into practice. Also get experience of RSPB campaigns, the chance to
develop your guided walk skills & assist with the running of family activities & other events on & off site. You can also get a
flavour of retail, catering & education experiences. Free accom in a stunning location 2 mins away from the wildlife. BUT
Good people & communication skills & an approachable personality, & ability to work as part of a team essential. Specialist
knowledge is not necessary, but an enthusiasm for wildlife & an interest in conservation is. ASK CV & covering letter
saying why you want the position to Jen Walker, RSPB Leighton Moss, Myers Farm, Silverdale, Carnforth LA5 0SW
jen.walker@rspb.org.uk

REF VOL-DIRECT-OK4 JOB RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEERS

BE4 OK LOC VARIOUS UK
PAY NO FOR RSPB
DES Long term placements (6 months) ideal for experience/training for a career in conservation. Self-catering
accommodation provided. BUT Special skills /bird id not required for most opportunities, but a genuine interest in &
enthusiasm for birds & wildlife conservation essential. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/residentialvolunteering 01767 680551
Volunteers@rspb.org.uk

REF VOL-DIRECT-18/10 JOB CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERING

BE4 ? LOC BOROUGH OF BASINGSTOKE & DEANE
PAY 0 FOR BASINGSTOKE & DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL
DES To help 2 of our groups with their admin tasks / secretarial duties. Joining the groups of volunteers already working
in the borough, you may volunteer as an individual, family or social group. BUT Interested in the local env with a passion
for conservation & wildlife. ASK www.basingstoke.gov.uk/leisure/conservation or call Karen Evans-Prosser, Green Spaces
Ranger, 01256 845649.

News Headlines from the past week. Stories in full online.

Sussex Wildlife Trust Receives Major Grant
Sussex Wildlife Trust (SWT), the county’s leading conservation charity, has been awarded a generous grant by Arcadia of
$500,000 to be paid over five years.
The money will be used to support the Trust’s work promoting large-scale conservation projects so that wildlife can thrive in
larger, joined up areas of land. Arcadia has also awarded a similar size grant to Kent Wildlife Trust enabling both
organisations to collaborate on restoring wildlife and habitats on a landscape-scale across the South East.

Record fine for parks dog mess offender

Horticulture Week reports: A man who allowed his dog to defacate in a park without clearing up the mess has been hit with
the largest fine ever issued by Manchester magistrates under dog-control orders.

Go wild with more money for Community Wildlife

It's your chance to go really wild as Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has teamed up with the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) to double
the money available to Scottish groups to improve and protect the natural environment through BIG's Community Wildlife
funding scheme.
Launched in June this year BIG's Community Wildlife programme had a budget of £250,000 to distribute in Scotland making
grants of £300 to £10,000 to allow community groups to discover, enjoy or protect the local wildlife in their area. Now SNH
has invested a further £250,000 to enable communities across Scotland an even greater chance to celebrate local
biodiversity.

Marsh harriers breed for the first time in Cheshire - Cheshire Wildlife Trust
The marsh harrier – a stunning bird of prey rarer than the golden eagle, has bred in Cheshire for the first time, within
Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s first Living Landscape project area.

Forty years of the Garden Bird Feeding Survey: Feeling blue - BTO
Perhaps our most iconic garden bird, the Blue Tit, is a surprise addition to our list of declining garden visitors. This colourful
acrobat fell from an average weekly count of 5.3 individuals per Garden Bird Feeding Survey (GBFS) garden in the winter of
1970/71 to 3.1 individuals last winter – a downturn of 42%. Fascinatingly, and importantly, this decline appears to have been
limited to gardens since the size of the overall Blue Tit population in the UK has increased over the past 40 years
Starlings, Song Thrushes and House Sparrows numbers have all fallen over the years by 70% or greater whilst Goldfinch
numbers increased as did Long Tailed Tits and woodpigeons.

Ecotherapy: Go wild, stay well, reported by The Ecologist

The ecologist reports on the Ecominds project run by Mind
An average one in four people in the UK will suffer a mental health problem at some point. New research, and a pioneering
therapy project, are proving that nature and the wild outdoors have the power to heal and should be included within a mix of
treatments

Make Your Nature Count, results from 2010 now in. - RSPB
Gardens are fantastic habitats for wildlife, as this year’s Make Your Nature Count results show. The results come from over
69,000 gardens in the UK and were recorded by 92,000 people. Wow!

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Forestry Commission records Cumbrian red squirrel reserve numbers

The Forestry Commission has carried out the first ever full survey of the Red Squirrels Reserve at Whinlatter Forest, Dodd
Wood, Wythop and Setmurthy near Keswick as part of efforts to help conservation.
Numbers of red squirrels were counted using 75 traps located within the reserve.
One trap was placed per hectare within the reserve and recordings were made twice a day for two weeks. The red squirrels
would be released and the traps would be moved to different locations until around 600 hectares of Forestry Commission
land in the reserve had been surveyed.

Some 177 quangos 'to be scrapped' by the government – BBC News and Telegraph
Some 177 quangos, or taxpayer-funded public bodies, could be scrapped by the government, a leaked document suggests.
The Daily Telegraph says it shows the Health Protection Agency and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority are
two due to be abolished.
A further four bodies are said to be facing privatisation, with an additional 129 set to be merged.
The Cabinet Office said the leak was "irresponsible" and it regretted extra uncertainty for employees it caused.
The Telegraph listed the 177 quangos due to be abolished, and said an additional 94 remained under threat of being
scrapped in the future.
Environment Agency, Forestry Commission, Natural England and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew are all on the under review
list. The nine National Park Authorities are on the list 'to be retained' along with the Broads Authority, however, British
Waterways and Council for Rural Communities are on the list to be abolished.

Year of the Bat takes flight – Bat Conservation Trust

Launching in Prague today the Year of Bat 2011-2012 will celebrate the world’s only flying mammals and promote
conservation, research and education.
The Bat Conservation Trust is partnering on this joint campaign, led by the UN’s Convention on the Conservation of Migratory
Species of Wild Animals (CMS) and the Agreement on the Conservation of Populations of European Bats (EUROBATS).
The campaign will focus on the ecological benefits that bats provide, such as pest control and seed dispersal and draw
attention to the world’s 1100 bat species – around half of which are currently at risk.

Beaver match-makers hope for loch-side love – Scottish Wildlife Trust

The Scottish Beaver Trial team has released a new male beaver to partner a lone female as part of the five-year trial
reintroduction of beavers to Knapdale Forest in Mid-Argyll. The male, who was captured in Norway by colleagues at
Telemark University College, brings the number of resident wild beavers in Scotland to 12 (including two recently born kits).

WWT aerial research secures new SPAs for waterbirds

Ground-breaking aerial research conducted by WWT has helped to secure two new EU Special Protection Areas (SPAs) in
Liverpool Bay and the Outer Thames Estuary by demonstrating how important these areas are for red-throated divers and
common scoters.
The new marine SPAs which, between them, span more than half a million hectares, have been added to the previously
designated Carmarthen Bay in Wales, which was also granted protected status following findings published by WWT.
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CJS Jobs Digest, (a review of adverts from other sources, published during the past week):
REF 2170-WSNH-11/10 JOB ISLAY GOOSE COUNTER
BE4 10/10/10 IV 2/11/10 LOC BOWMORE
PAY £7.23 / hr FOR SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
DES Rolling seasonal contract. To undertake scheduled goose counts on Islay as part of a monitoring programme for the
Islay Local Goose Management Scheme & to carry out other forms of monitoring work e.g. roost counts, dropping counts.
BUT Essential: access to a phone; ability to work with others, incl farmers; basic understanding of goose issues on Islay;
able to use initiative, working without close supervision & as part of a team; able to read maps, use optical equipment &
count geese accurately & carry out work to a scientific methodology; good time management skills & able to work outdoors in
all weathers. ASK Ref: 071-080. More info: Morven Laurie, SNH, Main Street, Bowmore, Isle of Islay PA43 7JJ 01496
810711 morven.laurie@snh.gov.uk Apply: www.snhjobs.co.uk 01463 725182 recruitment@snh.gov.uk

REF 2171-WSOILASSC-4/10 JOB CERTIFICATION OFFICER (PRODUCERS)

BE4 1/10/10 LOC BRISTOL
PAY 18630 FOR SOIL ASSOCIATION
DES 12 months fixed term maternity cover. To join our team delivering services to farmers & growers, managing the
accounts of a portfolio of organic farmers. Answer enquiries from customers & potential customers. Mainly office based with
regular site visits. BUT Pref BSc / HND in agriculture / hort & / or practical experience in agriculture & a good
understanding of the principles of organic food & farming. Excellent written skills, a confident approach to service delivery &
ability to provide solutions within tight deadlines, whilst ensuring adherence to Soil Association organic standards essential.
ASK www.soilassociation.org

REF 2172-WGUAR-11/10 JOB NATIVE WOODLAND SITE MANAGER

BE4 8/10/10 LOC JEDBURGH
PAY YES FOR BORDERS FOREST TRUST
DES To develop & deliver new native woodland initiatives, oversee establishment of existing native woodland sites & co-
ordinate a team of woodland workers. BUT Forestry or related degree, suitable experience in project management &
delivery, good knowledge of forestry, land management & conservation, IT literacy & own car. ASK
www.bordersforesttrust.org 01835 830750 sarah@bordersforesttrust.org

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REF 2173-WHORT-4/10 JOB ALLOTMENT & GREEN SPACE OFFICER
BE4 1/10/10 IV 13/10/10 LOC WYCOMBE
PAY 19008 – 22888 FOR WYCOMBE DISTRICT COUNCIL
DES Fixed term contract to 31/12/11. Help improve everyone’s quality of life as you assist in managing the Council’s
allotments & monitoring Green Space contracts. BUT Qual or experience of hort essential. Excellent customer care skills,
a high standard of computer literacy & full driving licence. ASK Ref: LLR06. www.wycombe.gov.uk 01494 421141.

REF 2174-WGUAR-18/10 JOB RETAIL & VISITOR SERVICES MANAGER

BE4 18/10/10 IV wb 1/11/10 LOC BROCKHOLES NATURE RESERVE
PAY 19000 FOR LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
DES Brockholes is a new kind of nature reserve, due to open in Spring 2011, with some of Lancashire’s most important &
vibrant wildlife habitats, as well as a visitor village that floats on one of our lakes. Help establish & develop a world-class
visitor attraction, inspire staff & vols to attract 250,000 delighted visitors every year - & generate significant income from our
shop & by recruiting new members. BUT Dynamic, entrepreneurial attitude; huge enthusiasm for the natural world;
fantastic ability to motivate other people. ASK www.lancswt.org.uk

REF 2175-SHOOTINGTIMES-11/10 JOB GROUSE BEAT KEEPER

BE4 8/10/10 LOC CAIRNGORMS
PAY YES FOR ‘PRESTOGIOUS SPORTING ESTATE’
DES Required for multi-disciplined 40,000 privately owned estate, to start Oct 2010 & work alongside an existing team
reporting to the Head Keeper, being responsible for own grouse beat & general estate duties. BUT Rel experience & quals.
ASK Full CV & covering letter to athompson@bidwells.co.uk 01463 796054

REF 2176-GUARDIAN-11/10 JOB HEAD OF SUSTAINABLE REFURBISHMENT

BE4 ? LOC SWANLEY, KENT
PAY YES FOR UNITED HOUSE
DES We are at the forefront of refurbishment in social housing, introducing pioneering techniques in low-carbon
retrofitting to reduce the carbon footprint & deliver lower fuel bills to residents. You will identify & deliver new business
opportunities to comply with carbon reduction targets set by the Government. BUT Passionate about carbon reduction with
a thorough understanding of social housing refurbishment, the development of low-carbon retrofitting, the impact of
renewable energy & potential funding streams. ASK 01322 618383. CV & covering letter to hrmanager@unitedhouse.net

REF 2177-FARMERSWEEKLY-18/10 JOB FARM LIVESTOCK OFFICER

BE4 15/10/10 LOC MIDLANDS AREA
PAY 24128 – 25590 + Car & benefits FOR RSPCA
DES Home based. Provide technical advice to farmers, hauliers & abattoirs approved under the Society’s Freedom Food
farm animal welfare assurance scheme. BUT Thorough knowledge of livestock husbandry systems. Excellent
interpersonal skills, genuine commitment to animal welfare. Min HND qual in Agriculture or equiv knowledge & experience.
Farm visit experience & ability to write clear detailed reports. Ideally have experience either with farm assurance schemes or
in the provision of technical advice to livestock farmers. Direct experience & training in auditing of standards on-farm a
distinct advantage. ASK www.rspca.org.uk Ref: FA/208, Human Resources Department, RSPCA, Wilberforce Way,
Southwater, Horsham West Sussex RH13 9RS

REF 2178-HORTWEEK-11/10 JOB EDUCATION & TRAINING MANAGER

BE4 11/10/10 IV 28/10/10 LOC EAST SUSSEX
PAY 32800 FOR CONCORDIA
DES Manage, deliver & develop the education & training progs. BUT Experience in delivering & administrating training,
pref linked to land-based sector. Extensive UK travel required. ASK www.concordiafarms.org/jobs

REF 2179-NEWSCIENTIST-25/10 JOB LECTURER / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN ANIMAL HEALTH

BE4 22/10/10 noon LOC PLYMOUTH
PAY 30747 – 52347 FOR UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
DES Support & develop the academic area of animal behaviour & welfare, whilst collaborating with staff in associated
areas of ecology, env biology & conservation. Contribute to teaching & course development on both undergraduate (Animal
Behaviour & Welfare & Wildlife Conservation) & Post graduate (MSc Zoo Conservation Biology) progs within the school.
BUT Expertise in 1+ of the following areas: wildlife disease, animal nutrition or the physiology of stress in animals.
Knowledge of the health issues in a wide range of animal groups (i.e. wild, companion, zoo, farm & laboratory) desirable.
ASK Informal discussion: Dr Sarah Collins, Lecturer in Animal Behaviour & Welfare 01752 584616
sarah.collins@plymouth.ac.uk or Dr John Eddison, Associate Professor in Animal Behaviour & Welfare 01752 854621
john.eddison@plymouth.ac.uk Apply: jobs@plymouth.ac.uk 01752 588199 (24hr answerphone)

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