CJS Professional: July 2022
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Primarily working with our Features Commissioning Editor you will set features for the website and newsletters and assist in sharing features to our social media streams, this will include creating images from submitted photographs for sharing. See the full job advert and apply here.
You might remember us advertising for a post similar to this earlier this year. In the worst stroke of luck our lovely new Team Member developed long covid only three months into the contract and is unable to continue. We hope they'll be able to return in the future but don't worry CJS is busy enough that we'll have work for both of you.
41 adverts for posts plus one
for a self-employed Freelance Contract post included in this edition.
Please note adverts are deleted as they reach the closing
date.
Scroll down or click here to see more information on this month's vacancies
Social Media: CJS has
a presence on all the major social media platforms. Find, follow and connect
with us.
We've recently launched a new LinkedIn Group to host all
our online updates, you'll find it at: CJS - jobs, news and updates group.
More information about our social media presence
here.
Some history and a new old feature from CJS.
We're
bringing back the unique CJS Digest of jobs. Tracey's weekly searches generate a
list of vacancies relevant for CJS readers averaging 40 each week throughout
2021. Many of those adverts do end up in CJS but for whatever reason quite a few
don't and we realised we had a fantastic resource just sitting there. So we're
bringing the Digest back as a trial for a few months to see how many additional
adverts we can include. click through to find out more and read some history on
how we used to make a Countryside Jobs Service publication each week. [more]
Reminder about our Free
student subscriptions - please share this one widely.
As
this year's new graduates set out on their careers help them on their way by
letting them know about CJS's student and new graduate CJS weekly free
subscription. More information here and no obligation sign up is here
Our lead article for CJS Focus on Employablilty: Finding your feet
and the perfect countryside job for you, written by CJS editor Kerryn
Humphreys. More information here or read the
article here.
CJS supports and works with the The
Scottish Rewilding Alliance [more]
Features and In Depth Features
Lone Working – Are
You Managing the Risk? By Debs Rylands, Director of Programmes and
Development at Wild Ideas
In conservation, we generally consider the team
members who are out surveying or delivering practical work to be our lone
workers, but there are other activities which also need to be considered, such
as working alone at the office/base/tool store (including out of hours working)
and home and remote workers. [more]
Managing visitors with dogs post-Covid By Stephen Jenkinson:
managing dogs in the outdoors specialist
Dog owners are passionate about the
feel-good health benefits daily dog walking provides for human and canine
alike. More than ever, Covid-19 showed their tenacity in getting outside with
their pets, despite threats of fixed penalty notices and being stalked by Police
drones. But how best do we as countryside professionals respond to that passion,
compounded by the Covid-induced 40% increase in dog ownership? Are dog walkers
just an ever-bigger part of our problems or are they equally a key part of the
solution to better managing our greenspaces? [more]
Will you be joining Love Parks Week? this year it's running between 29 July and 5 August.
The annual campaign by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy aims to encourage everyone to get out and enjoy their favourite park, as well as being mindful of protecting it for current and future generations. Love Parks Week provides a moment to reflect on how vital our green spaces are. [more]
The discussion around job requirements and recruitment continues in this
opinion piece by Matt Harris who asks: “Are you having a laugh?”
It’s a question I find myself asking more and more frequently when
searching through conservation and countryside management jobs. Since when were
PA1/6 and Tractor tickets entry level requirements to get a ranger job?
Read Matt's thoughts here and join the (lively) discussion
on Facebook.
Saving lives in wild and remote places By Ian Hugill,
Incident Controller and Public Relations Officer of our local outdoor rescuers:
The Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team
In winter
1964 walkers getting lost or injured on the increasingly popular Lyke Wake Walk
prompted discussion over actions needed to improve the safety of those walking
across the tops of the National Park. The result was the formation of
Scarborough and District Search and Rescue Team in July of 1965 with twelve
volunteers. Our first callout was in October 1965. Read on for advice on how to
stay safe and what to do if it does all go wrong. [more]
Wildlife Trust welcomes farmers’ response to new approaches to
speeding up efforts to tackle nature and climate crisis By Lisa
Channing, Farming & Wildlife Projects Officer at Nottinhamshire Wildlife
Trust
In a county with a profitable farming sector and few obvious candidate
areas for large-scale rewilding in its purest sense, the increasingly polarised
debate on the future of farming can act as a barrier to progress – potentially
putting off farmers keen to do their bit to welcome wildlife onto their land. In
counties like Nottinghamshire, we must find innovative farmer-facing solutions
to help tackle the nature and climate crises; solutions that still enable
farmers to run profitable businesses whilst continuing to meet the nation’s need
for home-grown food. [more]
It's Plastic Free July - a great way for people to get
involved to mitigate their impact, think about what they’re buying and,
hopefully, to make
some permanent changes to reduce the amount of plastic in
their day to day lives.
The 2 Minute Foundation have been pioneering
approaches to changing mindsets towards plastic waste since they launched the
hashtag #2MinuteBeachClean in 2013. Their innovative 2 Minute Beach Clean and
Litter Pick stations are now in over 1000 locations across the UK and have
inspired thousands of people to pick up litter. Now the charity’s new Marine
Plastic stations, made from plastic waste found on beaches, are starting
conversations about how to reduce what we use. [more]
We spend a lot of time managing and looking at our landscapes but what about that we can't see? What's under your feet? Starting next week is The Festival of Archaeology running 16-31 July. Neil Redfern, Executive Director of the Council for British Archaeology introduces the Festival and explains the importance of archaeology. [more]
As part of the Festival you are invited to Ask an Archaeologist - so we did just that: An interview with... Chris Jones, Historic Environment Officer for Northumberland National Park Authority Find out more about Chris's fascinating job [more]
Job
Profile: Countryside
Ranger with Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust, Casey-Jo Zammit was profiled
for the inaugural Female Ranger Week Find out more about her life on this lovely
Island [more]
Job
Profile: Lecturer in Land-based studies at
Easton College, Norwich. Discover more about educating the next generation of
land managers. [more]
Whilst CJS doesn’t want to turn away any genuine potential countryside workers we do want people to know it's not all sunshine and roses. Our job profiles are written by people actually working in the field explaining exactly what the job entails, the qualifications and skills they need and offering a little advice to people looking at a similar career. If you would like to submit a profile of your job role there are more details here.
Last Edition: CJS
Focus on Employability published on Monday 23 May Read it in full here.
Next Edition: CJS Focus on Working with Wildlife in
association with The Wildlife Trusts. More information about this edition here.
Feature from CJS Focus on
Employability. Arbtech MD Robert Oates
highlights how ecologists can boost their employability More information here or watch the
video here.
Lots of news this month
including the worrying bird flu outbreak devastating our seabirds but there is
better news for many bird populations with details several counts being released
this last month. Also several discoveries: dormice in Worcestershire, pine
hoverfly in Scotland, booming octopus numbers off Cornwall and the lovely but
worrying sight of bee-eaters in Norfolk. There's also the release of the
Government’s National Food Strategy which was met with both criticism and
approval. The National Trust has launched a new horticulture scholarship at
Sissinghurst Castle Garden. In the woodlands we're looking for veteran trees of
which there may be many more than we thought and at the planting statistics
which are not good.
And finally it's great to hear of wildlife rescues with
a happy endings: Group of badgers rescued from 16ft deep sewage tank by Scottish
SPCA and an update on the lost loggerhead turtle from BDMLR, she's doing really
well and having a lovely time in Scarborough - at the Sealife centre not playing
the games on the seafront in case you were wondering!
Calendar of events and short
courses occurring in September 2022 plus additions made over the past month.
Jobs - full details
Title, Employer, Location:, Basis: (contract details if known)
Principal/Senior
Ecologists, Neo Environmental. Warrington or Glasgow - will also consider
full-time remote working anywhere in the UK for the right candidate
Seasonal
Ghillies, Grosvenor Estate. Reay Forest Estate, Sutherland (4 posts starting
July 2022 to October 2022, 40hpw) Also Seasonal Domestic work available:
various housekeeping and cook positions available.
Ecologist,
Appletons. North West/ North Manchester/ Bolton (Full Time or Part Time
contract)
Ecologist,
Midland Ecology. Midlands (Permanent Position)
Minerals
Ecology Advice Manager, RSPB. Flexible in England (permanent, ideally
full-time role, would consider part-time min 30hpw or job share)
Assistant
Warden - Dearne Valley - Old Moor, RSPB. Wombwell, Barnsley (Fixed-Term 6
months, 37.5 hpw)
Ranger,
National Trust. Ashridge Estate, Visitor Centre, Berkhamstead. (Permanent
contract)
Ranger,
National Trust. Bedfordshire Prop, Chute Farm, Dunstable (Permanent
contract)
Link
Together Project Manager, Durham Wildlife Trust. Rainton Meadows,
Houghton-le-Spring (Full time, 42 month contract)
Lead
Farm Ranger: Organics and Rewilding, The Magdalen Environmental Trust.
Magdalen Farm, near Chard
Ranger,
Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership. Romney Marsh (Permanent - Full Time)
Stockperson
& Assistant Stockperson, Surrey Wildlife Trust. Pond Farm, Wisley Common
or Bonhurst Farm, Bramley (35 hours per week + 1 week in 6 on call rota
(including weekend))
Conservation
Manager, Surrey Wildlife Trust. East Surrey
Ranger,
National Trust. Arlington Court, Arlington, Barnstaple (Fixed end date
contract)
Ranger,
National Trust. Salcombe, South Down Farm, Kingsbridge (Permanent
contract)
Community
Engagement Officer, RSPB Scotland. RSPB Mersehead, Southwick, Dumfries
(Fixed to 31/03/23, part time 18.75hpw)
Island
Manager - Outer Hebrides, RSPB Scotland. Outer Hebrides (Full-time,
Permanent 37.5 hpw)
Site
and Facilities Supervisor, Wild Futures. Wild Futures Monkey Sanctuary in
Cornwall (Full time 5 dpw with weekend work)
Senior
Ranger, Banstead Commons Conservators. Banstead, Surrey (37 hpw)
Visitor
Operations Manager, Markshall Estate. Essex (Permanent, Full-time, 37.5 hrs.
per week (includes regular weekends))
Senior
Nature Recovery Manager (North Hampshire), Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Wildlife Trust. Base Location: College Copse Farm, Hook or Beechcroft House
(Permanent, full time 35hpw)
Senior
Nature Recovery Manager (New Forest & Lower Test Valley), Hampshire
& Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. Base Location: Beechcroft House and Testwood
Lakes (Permanent, full time 35hpw)
Project
Manager - Creation of Nature-rich Visitor Attraction, RSPB. Kingsbrook,
Aylesbury (Fixed term 2 year contract, full time 37.5hpw)
Conservation
Scientist, RSPB. Flexible in UK (9 month contract)
Assistant
Warden, RSPB. South Essex Reserves - Pitsea (Permanent, full time 3.75
hpw)
Assistant
Ranger, National Trust. Osterley Park (Fixed term contract)
Ecologist,
National Trust. Hinton Ampner (1 year fixed term contract to 04/09/23,
18.75hpw)
Ranger,
National Trust. Hatchlands Park (Permanent contract)
Country
Parks Operations Lead, ANGUSalive. Monikie Country Park, Angus (Permanent
contract 36.25 hpw)
Outdoors
Physical Activity Lead, ANGUSalive. Monikie Country Park, Angus (Permanent
contract 36.25 hpw)
LINK
Agriculture Advocacy Officer, Scottish Environment LINK. LINK office
Edinburgh, with flexible home working (Part time normally 21hpw, fixed term to
April 2024 (further 12 month extension funding dependent)
Dartmoor
Biodiversity Officer, South West Lakes Trust. Base: Burrator Reservoir with
flexible remote working, also required to travel to various sites across
Dartmoor notably Venford Reservoir (Fixed term 01/08/22 - 31/03/25, 37.5hpw on
flexible basis including weekends Bank Holidays and some evenings)
Senior
Nature-based Solutions Officer, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Wolseley
Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford (Permanent, full time 35 hpw))
Bat
Surveyors, ECOSA. Ideally be based within reasonable travelling distance of
either our Head Office in Hampshire or Gloucestershire Office (and the adjoining
counties) and we would also welcome applicants located across southern England.
(Zero hours contracts - Ideally, you will be able to commit to joining us on a
regular/semi-regular basis on weeknights/early mornings during until
September/October)
2
Ranger/Local Nature Reserve Officers, Durham County Council. Durham
(Permanent, full time 37 hpw)
Assistant
Warden (Fixed-Term), RSPB. Ribble Reserves (12 month fixed term, full time,
37.5 hpw)
Assistant
Warden - Central Highland Reserves, RSPB Scotland. Central Highland
Reserves, Inverness (Permanent, full time)
Visitor
Operations Manager - Devon, RSPB. Exe Estuary, Exminster (Permanent, part
time 26 hpw)
Charity
Assistant Manager, The PROSPECTS Foundation. Accrington, East Lancashire
(open contract for 4 dpw / 29.6 hpw)
Ecological
Field Surveyors, Keystone Ecology. UK Wide. (paid
temporary)
Freelance, Self-employed and Contracts Out to
Tender.
Freelance
Educator - Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre, Thames21. London
(ongoing self-employed contract)
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