Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) | The Wildlife Trusts

The Wildlife Trusts believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joy of wildlife in their daily lives, that’s why we’re committed to putting equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our movement.

Skiddaw Forest Project Manager | Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Cumbria Wildlife Trust has the chance to create a huge nature reserve at Skiddaw Forest thanks to the incredible help from our funders, members and supporters. As part of our plans, we are now recruiting for a passionate, dedicated and knowledgeable Project Manager to help lead and develop this ambitious Project. The development of Skiddaw Forest presents an unparalleled opportunity to put nature firmly into recovery on a vast scale. Our ideal applicant will have previous experience as a Nature Reserves Manager, with a specialism in upland habitat re-creation and restoration, plus the drive and vision to turn our aspirations into reality.

Senior Research Officer (Wetland Landscapes and Processes Team) in Slimbridge | WWT

View details and apply for this Senior Research Officer (Wetland Landscapes and Processes Team) vacancy in Slimbridge. WWT is seeking a wetland scientist to create ground-breaking evidence about the effectiveness of wetlands as nature-based solutions. This role will particularly focus on the evidence gaps about how ...

Ribble Wader Monitoring Assistant

This is a great seasonal opportunity to monitor priority breeding waders at a unique site in Lancashire on the Ribble Estuary. Newton Marsh and Freckleton Marsh are privately owned marshes ...

Estate Worker - Cumbria Coast Reserves | RSPB

We are looking for an enthusiastic and practical person to help deliver a program of estate and conservation work at our Cumbria Coast Reserves, based at Campfield Marsh. This reserve comprises 360 hectares of peat bog, fen, wet grassland and saltmarsh on the south shore of the Solway Estuary.  A new Countryside Steward Scheme capital works programme has recently funded installation of a new wetland system of scrapes ditches and sluices on the wet grassland, enabling a more dynamic management regime for the benefit of breeding waders such as lapwing and redshank.  Work will also be required at Hodbarrow and St. Bees Head reserves as required, including scrub management, fencing, brushcutting and other practical tasks to help maintain the internationally important seabird colonies and habitats at these sites. The role will involve use of powered and tractor mounted machinery.  Maintenance of the scrapes, paths, sluices and fences including a new 6km combination barrier / electric anti-predator fence around the farm will be the main responsibility of the post holder.  Assisting our graziers with cattle movements, removing stray sheep from the saltmarsh and keeping stock and machinery use records will also be required.  Competency in administration tasks and computer use would be an advantage. The successful applicant will join a small team working on the reserves and will need to be adaptable to undertake work as required.  The timing of the work during the week will be flexible, though some tasks will need to be specifically timed to fit in with other staff and work requirements. Campfield Marsh attracts around 12000 visitors per year, and the modest visitor infrastructure including a hide, paths, screens and viewpoints will be regularly maintained to a high standard by the post holder. As well as a wide set of practical skills, the post holder will also need to be a good team worker with good communication, organisational and inter-personal skills  Essential skills include: You will have knowledge and experience of practical habitat and estate management. You will have a proven track record of working of completing work alone and working within a varied team. Comfortable managing volunteers from a range of backgrounds Be willing to assist with predator control to benefit ground nesting birds A suitable licence allowing you to drive a car/utility vehicle on UK public roads. Desirable qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience: Lantra or equivalent qualification in using equipment such as brushcutter, tractor and ATV, PA1/6 pesticides. Knowledge of servicing and maintaining vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment to agreed standards. Experience of staff or volunteer recruitment and line management. Implementing and updating health and safety records and assessments. Reasonable birdwatching knowledge and experience of biological surveys Additional information: This role will involve lone working and working in remote locations. This role will require occasional weekend, early morning and evening working so will need someone who is able to be flexible. This is a Permanent  Full-Time role for 37.5 hours per week.  We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 19 September 2023. For further information please contact [email protected]. As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.

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