Salary: £18000 p.a. plus 3%pension contribution
Closing Date: 8th March 2010 (closing date 15th March and interviews 30th March)
The Water Vole Project Officer will promote and enhance the natural heritage of the upper River Went catchment and Wakefield District, by seeking community engagement opportunities, carrying out physical improvement of water vole habitat and focussed land management advice to landowners with water voles on or near their landholdings.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with volunteer groups, practical habitat management skills and of organising and supervising contractors is essential. In addition they will have a full knowledge and understanding of river and wetland habitats and protected species. Knowledge of organising work parties and the health and safety needs of such tasks is also desirable.
Good communication skills are essential since the officer will be delivering talks and organising guided walks for the public. Full UK driving license is essential as many of the sites are not accessible by public transport. Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint desirable.
For further information, please see the following files:
Letter to Applicants
Job Description
Application Form
Salary: £24000 p.a. plus 3% pension contribution.
Closing Date: 8th March 2010 (interviews will take place on 15th March)
The Education Programme Manager is responsible for Potteric Carr Nature Reserve’s expanding and dynamic education and events programme. The post holder is also responsible for overseeing the management of the visitor facilities on the Reserve including a visitor centre, shop and café. Candidates will need good communication skills and be capable of reaching a diverse audience which will include school children, teachers and families as well as volunteers and trainees and local groups.
For further information, please see the following files:
Letter to Applicants
Job Description
Application Form
Paid on commission
Get paid to recruit new Yorkshire Wildlife Trust members! YWT works with CMFundraising to bring in new members to the Trust, and CMF is currently looking for enthusiastic and friendly individuals to work as ‘face-to-face’ membership recruiters in a variety of venues (garden centres, festivals & shows, supermarkets,) throughout the county. Hours are flexible, salary is based on commission, own transport is essential. Recruiters are required throughout Yorkshire. Previous fundraising experience is not essential – if you are enthusiastic about wildlife and feel comfortable asking people to make charitable donations, just contact CMF’s Diane Carter (07870 556608 or email dianecarter1@ntlworld.com) or Stewart Metcalfe (07961 603304 or email s.metcalfe10@btinternet.com) for more information.