CJS Professional: April 2024 edition.
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32 adverts for posts plus
one for a trainee post included in this edition.
Please
note adverts are deleted as they reach the closing date.
The next instalment of our Meet the Team
series, this one comes from Data Manager Carla:
Discovering first hand the importance of outdoor education.
We all recognise the importance of getting children outside and
learning, however it’s been a while since any of the Team were the ones taking
part in outdoor education. We’re now seeing it from the other side and Carla
describes the recent field trip that her daughter Sansa went on.[more]
The winners of the
British Wildlife Photography Awards 2024 were unveiled this month. An
image of a football covered in invasive goose barnacles, having travelled
thousands of miles to reach the UK shores, has taken the top prize in this
prestigious award. CJS has been sponsoring the British Wildlife Photography
Awards since their first competition in 2009 and in the 2023 we sponsored the
Botanical Britain category. [more]
The third article
from our Featured Charity for 2024: The Rivers Trust.
Not just for nerds: Why data makes a difference,
written by Rebecca Duncan, Media & Events
Lead
Science and data are at the core of The Rivers Trust’s
mission. Our work in passionately advocating for rivers and the communities who
care for them is built on foundations of robust, reliable evidence. [more]
Do you know how to protect yourself from Lyme disease? Lyme Disease UK is on a mission to prevent cases of Lyme disease by raising awareness of the importance of tick bite prevention and what to do if you are bitten by a tick. [more]
Introducing Countryside Jobs Service But I already know CJS I can hear you thinking. Yes, I’m sure you do but I doubt you know everything about CJS so we feel it may be time to re-introduce ourselves. Apologies for the longer than usual notice but we have a lot to say! [more]
Features and In Depth Features
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Value and vocation: the current state of pay and prospects in conservation by Lizzie Wilberforce, Initiative for Nature Conservation Cymru
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Realising your potential as a professional Landscape Manager. Professor Ross Cameron from the University of Sheffield’s Department of Landscape Architecture discusses why innovative Managers are essential for viable, multi-functional landscapes and why an MA in Landscape Management might be your next, best step.
- A natural partnership: the growing role of businesses in restoring nature in National Parks by Laura Williams, Senior Partnerships Communications Manager with National Parks Partnerships
- April is Stress Awareness Month. The role of Nature in managing Stress: In Everyday Life and Beyond by Trish Darcy, Research Associate, University of York
- Microvolunteering Day is on 15 April so why not offer a smidgen of time to make a huge difference for butterflies? Develop your survey skills through the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme by Rachael Conway, Monitoring Officer at Butterfly Conservation
- The International Dark Skies Festival ended last week, running from 2 to 8 April this year. Presteigne Dark Skies by Leigh Harling-Bowen Presteigne and Norton Community Dark Skies Leader. In January 2024 the community of Presteigne and Norton were awarded International Dark Sky Community Status, the first town in Wales and England and so it was entirely fitting that they wrote about how they achieved this.
- 20 March was the United Nations International Day of Happiness and we were delighted to showcase Josh who, as his lovely smile shows, is very happy at work! Job Profile: Joshua Styles, Director, Principal Ecologist & Botanical Specialist, Director of Styles Ecology Ltd
In case you missed it, 5 features worth revisiting
Current Edition: CJS
Focus on Volunteering in association with Chester Zoo. Published on 6
February 2024, read it here
Next Edition: CJS
Focus on Visitor Services. Due for publication in June 2024.
Feature from CJS Focus on Conservation Support
Services
As
support roles go, the Visitor Centre Assistant is a pretty good
example. By: Sarah Parry, Visitor Centre Officer for Natural Resources
Wales More information here or read the article
here
Features from CJS
Focus on Volunteering
Zoo
Conservation Volunteering: A Unique and Meaningful Experience By:
Lindsay Marston, Volunteer Manager More information here or read the article here
News from the month
Calendar of events and short courses occurring in June plus additions made over the past month.
The next edition of CJS Professional will be published on: 9 May
Got something to share or want to advertise? The deadline is: 5pm FRIDAY 3 May NB: Early deadline due to Bank Holiday Monday
Contact us by email: ranger@countryside-jobs.com