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HEAD OF ENVIRONMENT AND ENGAGEMENT

South West Lakes is recruiting for a Head of Environment and Engagement to lead its team of environmental specialists, engagement specialists and Environment and Engagement Rangers, ensuring we deliver great visitor engagement and high quality environmental improvement for people and wildlife across our sites. The ideal candidate will have experience in related roles, share our passion for nature, the outdoors and understand the variety of benefits they provide for people. 

Closing Date: Midnight 31st January 2021

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VISITOR EXPERIENCE MANAGER - GAME FISHING LEAD

South West Lakes is recruiting for a Visitor Experience Manager to take a lead on the game fishing business across our fisheries. Based at Burrator Reservoir with responsibilities across our Dartmoor sites, the ideal candidate will have experience in managing profitable game fishing venues or have a strong background in game fishing, and share our passion for outdoors and understand the variety of benefits it provides for people.

Closing Date: Midnight 31st January 2021

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CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM MEMBER
Full, Part time and seasonal posts available

Our customer Services Team provide critical support to our operations across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset and Bournemouth, responding to a range of enquiries and sourcing information for colleagues and visitors. We have opportunities for motivated individuals to join our Customer Service Team based at Roadford Lake, with full time, part time and seasonal contracts available. Ideal candidates will have an interest in conservation, watersports or angling and the ability to engage with a range of audiences.

Closing Date: Midnight 7th February 2021

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HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Marketing and Public Relations professional to join our Communications and Marketing Team at our Roadford Lake office. The role holder will be integral to the design and implementation of our marketing and communication strategies for all our sites promoting the diverse range of activities offered, also working with the Environment and Engagement Director and Fundraising and Campaigns Officer to deliver successful fundraising campaigns.

Closing Date: Midnight 14th February 2021

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JOIN OUR 2021 ACTIVITY TEAM

We are now recruiting Activity instructors for the 2021 season. We deliver a range of activities both on the land and on the water. We are looking for instructors that hold NGB qualifications in Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking, Canoe, SUP, Archery, High-ropes, Indoor Climbing, Walking and Powerboating.

We offer competitive rates of pay with additional development training and access to our watersports equipment.

We have Activity Centres in Exmoor, Devon and Cornwall all looking to fill positions.

Activity Instructor Job Description

Activity Centre Receptionist Job Description

Leisure Assistant Job Description

We are also looking for an Activity Instructor/Leisure Assistant to support our watersports offer at Upper Tamar Lake in 2021

Upper Tamar Lake Instructor Job Description

To find out more and to apply please email [email protected] 

 

 

Vacancies for Wheal Martyn Clayworks can be found here.

For more conservation jobs see https://www.environmentjob.co.uk

Published: 20th December, 2018

Updated: 22nd January, 2021

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