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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 9m

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 · 58m

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 · 19h

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 · 19h

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

Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 20h

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

Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 21h

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 · 22h

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 · 22h

@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 · 23h

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

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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

Bringing farming and nature together - meet NFFN Cymru manager Rhys Evans and discover how he combines working on his family farm with lobbying for a more nature-friendly farming future with the NFFN in the final article from this year’s Featured Charity the @nffn.bsky.social here: c-js.uk/4nBpWAe

a smiling bearded person with arms crossed over the chest on a sunny day outside. Text reads: Bringing farming and nature together - meet NFFN Cymru Manager, Rhys Evans

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

Tayside Reserves Warden with @rspb.bsky.social based at RSPB Loch Leven with @RSPBScotland.bsky.social, 37.5 hpw for 6 months c-js.uk/3J7A5pA

RSPB: Tayside Reserves Warden advertised with CJS

Location: RSPB Loch Leven + Tayside Travel Salary: £30,075.00 - £32,108.00 Per Annum Contract: 6 months, Fixed Term / Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week We are looking for an enthusiastic and…

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

2 adverts for #volunteerstoday: Grounds Gardener Volunteer with WWT based at WWT Welney, one day per week. You'll assist with the maintenance & development of the gardens & grounds, seasonal planting, pruning & harvesting of flower beds & welcoming & engaging visitors. See: c-js.co.uk/CJSVols

Volunteer roles advertised with CJS this week.

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

The world faces a “new reality” as we have reached the first of many Earth system tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm unless humanity takes urgent action, according to a landmark report released today by the @exeter.ac.uk & partners. c-js.uk/42Zb7jh

‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point

The world faces a “new reality” as we have reached the first of many Earth system tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm unless humanity takes urgent action, according to a landmark report released today (13 Oct) by the University of Exeter and international partners.

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

As the days grow shorter and colder, the @nationaltrust.org.uk is calling on the public to resist the seasonal retreat indoors and instead embrace the sensory richness of autumn through its new nationwide campaign, ‘Wild Senses’. c-js.uk/48Kxw7F

National Trust launches ‘Wild Senses’ campaign to reignite nature connection this autumn

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

Senior Project Officer – Clackmannanshire with @tcvnational.bsky.social 24.5 hpw, fixed term contract based in Alloa c-js.uk/4h7GAp7

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

Arboricultural Officer with Bristol City Council, based at Bower Ashton Depot, Bristol, full-time, permanent position c-js.uk/3L8dSbB

Bristol City Council: Arboricultural Officer advertised with CJS

Full Time, Permanent Salary: BG11: £39,862 - £41,771 Location: Bower Ashton Depot Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT A fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated arboricultural…

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 4d

Three years on - a renewed call to protect a wildlife haven
Local community groups and national wildlife organisations have once again called on Scottish Government agency NatureScot to urgently act to protect one of Ayrshire’s most important wildlife sites.
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Three years on - a renewed call to protect a wildlife haven

Local community groups and national wildlife organisations have once again called on Scottish Government agency NatureScot to urgently act to protect one of Ayrshire’s most important wildlife sites.…

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Countryside Jobs Service @countrysidejobs.bsky.social · 4d

Do you look at farm animals in the fields and appreciate the land management job they do?
Food, farming and the British landscape are intrinsically linked so we hope we have given you food for thought with the last week of articles. Recap at c-js.uk/3VIVSXx
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a view looking down a valley to a town with tree lined streets. Ground is covered by heather and bilbery. Text reads: Food, farming and the British landscape - intrinsically connected.