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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · Nov 27

Hello to everyone here in the cloudless sky.
We've been lurking for a while but as it's getting busy we'll start posting here as well as on our other usual channels. Full details here: c-js.uk/socialCJS

We are social: details of CJS presence on social media

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Ghostly shot of rare hyena in abandoned mining town wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 - @nhm-london.bsky.social
South African wildlife photographer Wim van den Heever has been announced as Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 for his powerful image, ‘Ghost Town Visitor’.

Ghostly shot of rare hyena in abandoned mining town wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

South African wildlife photographer Wim van den Heever has been announced as Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 for his powerful image, ‘Ghost Town Visitor’. The competition’s Young Wildlife…

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Project Management Advisers with Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, based in Balloch with hybrid working model, 21 hpw, permanent positions c-js.co.uk/4qqKZI6

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Farmers need long-term support and certainty to continue providing sustainable food that helps to restore nature - @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social
The Government have announced one-year extensions for thousands of farmers whose Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements were set to expire

Farmers need long-term support and certainty to continue providing sustainable food that helps to restore nature

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 3h

Northern Ireland must increase tree planting urgently - Woodland Trust
The State of the UK's Woods & Trees 2025: Northern Ireland report reveals that Northern Ireland not only has the lowest woodland cover in the UK & Ireland, but is failing to meet its own tree planting targets
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DAERA's Forests for our Future programme fails to meet planting targets for Northern Ireland

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Senior Land Management Officer with @NatResWales.bsky.social based in Aberystwyth, full-time, permanent position c-js.uk/4hhQQvc

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Glasgow Wild Spaces Project Officer with @savebutterflies.bsky.social home-based with travel throughout Glasgow, full-time for 2 years

Butterfly Conservation: Glasgow Wild Spaces Project Officer advertised with CJS

Location: Home based with travel required throughout the project area (Glasgow) Salary: £28,148 - £32,519, depending upon experience plus 8% employer pension contribution Hours: 1.0 FTE, 37 hours per…

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How a Kent shooting estate is ‘making space for nature’ - BASC
Wide-ranging conservation work being carried out on a Kent shoot is set to become a case study for the county’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
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How a Kent shooting estate is ‘making space for nature’

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 6h

Ecologist with Canal and River Trust, 12 month fixed term contract based in Leeds c-js.uk/4q9N2zR

Canal and River Trust: Ecologist advertised with CJS

We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause…

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 7h

Towns and Cities Programme is on a mission to bring nature to urban neighbourhoods in towns and cities across the UK. Find out how to get involved and what’s happening: c-js.uk/46pypAS

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As flood threats rise, powerful animated film earns spot at Manchester Animation Festival - @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
Animated film shows how trees can help reduce flooding and combat climate change
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As flood threats rise, powerful animated film earns spot at Manchester Animation Festival

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 8h

Conservation Detection Dog Team Manager with @RSPB.bsky.social full-time, fixed term position based at the Orkney Native Wildlife Project in Kirkwall with @RSPBScotland.bsky.social c-js.uk/3J7tc7J

RSPB: Conservation Detection Dog Team Manager advertised with CJS

Location: Orkney Native Wildlife Project – Kirkwall Office Salary: £33,027.00 - £35,259.00 Per Annum Contract: Fixed Term until the 31st of December, 2029 Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Stoats…

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 1d

The @gwct.org.uk is delighted to announce the expansion of its ambassadorial programme with the appointment of two new Ambassadors – Bizza Walters and Rebecca Wilson. c-js.uk/4nZN7EX

The GWCT welcomes two new Ambassadors

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 1d

Estate Forester Angus position with Kinnordy Farms Partnership. Full time post in Kirriemuir c-js.uk/3KL5y1z

Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 1d

Southern Water is recruiting Biodiversity Specialists. 5 x permanent, full-time posts. Various locations across operational region. c-js.co.uk/43cOtnn

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Farm & Water Advisor x2 roles with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. Full-time (37.5 hpw), 5 years fixed term. Hybrid working in Salisbury and Devizes. c-js.uk/48ok09r

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@rspb.bsky.social is also looking for a Visitor Experience Officer - (Part-Time, Maternity Cover). 18.75 hours per week, maternity cover for approximately 12 months. Location: Dearne Valley - Old Moor, Barnsley c-js.uk/48uILB0

RSPB: Visitor Experience Officer – (Part-Time, Maternity Cover) advertised with CJS

Salary: £25,847.00 - £27,594.00 Per Annum Hours: Part-Time, 18.75 hours per weekContract: Maternity cover for approximately 12 months. Start date of 5th January 2026Location: Dearne Valley - Old…

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 1d

Late last night, the Westminster government published its long list of amendments for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. @campaign4parks.bsky.social is pleased that it did not contain any proposals to weaken protections for National Parks and National Landscapes. c-js.uk/43cEwGx

Plans to weaken Protected Landscapes Duty quietly dropped

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 1d

@savebutterflies.bsky.social reports that the number of butterflies at risk of extinction across Europe has increased significantly in the past 15 years, the new Red List of threatened species from IUCN assessment has warned.
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Number of European butterflies at risk of extinction increases

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 1d

Female forest workers can finally wear chainsaw protection equipment designed specifically for their bodies, bringing an end to years of using workwear that compromised both safety and comfort. @forestryengland.bsky.social investment c-js.uk/3KTqwLv

Female forest workers get purpose-built safety workwear

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Rainforest Restoration Team Worker required with @rspb.bsky.social Full-Time, Fixed-Term, until December 2026 (possible extension). Lochaline, Morvern @rspbscotland.bsky.social c-js.uk/3WCWOgq

RSPB: Rainforest Restoration Team Worker advertised with CJS

Salary: £27,123.00 - £28,956.00 Per Annum Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per weekContract: Fixed-Term, until December 2026 (we hope to extend this contract length subject to funding)Location:…

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 1d

Chichester District Council is seeking a Tree Strategy Officer (Maternity Cover - Part Time). This is an 0.9 Full Time Equivalent post, providing temporary maternity cover for up to year from November 2025. c-js.uk/3J7xzjb

Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 1d

Nidderdale National Landscape Information Officer with North Yorkshire Council. 22 hours per week, permanent post in Pateley Bridge c-js.uk/472tuET

Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 2d

Assistant Operations Managers x 2 with Forestry and Land Scotland, based in the West of Scotland, full time position c-js.uk/4oCcjl1

Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 2d

Rural Maintenance Manager with Landmarc, full-time, permanent position based at Lulworth Ranges & Wyke Regis Training Camp c-js.uk/3L7GtxH

Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 2d

Scotland is leading the way in the UK and Europe by recognising its first Nature30 sites as part of a global initiative to help halt and reverse nature loss reports @naturescot.bsky.social. c-js.uk/479Dqwt

Scotland leading the way with Nature30 sites

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