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Invasive Species Officer

South West Lakes is a leading organisation in the work to record, monitor and control invasive non native species in UK waterways, having recently been awarded accreditation for excellence in biosecurity at many of our lakes through the AQUA (Aquatic Quality Award) Biosecurity Accreditation Pilot Scheme in partnership with South West Water. We are recruiting for an experienced nature conservation and biosecurity professional to take a leading role in our biosecurity work at our sites across South West England. This role offers a wide range of engagement opportunities with members of the public and other stakeholders, as well as continuing to build working relationships with like-minded organisations. The ideal candidate will have experience in related fields, leading volunteer teams in nature conservation work, and a passion for developing their INNS knowledge and skills.

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Closing date for applications: 5:00PM 22 April 2021

Interviews will be held on 04 and 06 May 2021

Please submit your application form to [email protected]

Facilities and Angling Seasonal Warden Roles

Do you love the outdoors? Do you have experience of managing countryside sites and their visitors? Are you self motivated and a confident communicator? If so, we have an three exciting seasonal warden roles working at our beautiful reservoir sites in South West England available for an immediate start. We are going to need you at the weekends in particular as that’s when most of our lovely visitors come.

Facilities and Angling Warden - West Cornwall Job Description

Facilities and Angling Warden - Dartmoor Job Description

Facilities and Angling Warden - Exmoor Job Description

Please email [email protected] with your cv or to arrange an informal chat.

Activity Centre Receptionist - Roadford Lake (April to September 2021)

Do have have experience working within a customer services / sales environment? We are looking for an activity centre receptionist to join our team at Roadford Lake. The ideal candidate will have experience with dealing with the general public, making sales, taking bookings and general admin/site duties.

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Closing date for applications: Midnight 18 April 2021

Submit your application form via email at [email protected]

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]

JOIN OUR 2021 NCS TEAM

Following our successful NCS 2020 programme, we are currently recruiting for our Summer 2021 NCS season.

If you are a natural leader, enjoy helping others and have previous experience working with young people then we would love to hear from you.

The roles currently available are:

Wave Leaders – with a salary of £450 per week
Team Leaders – with a salary of £400 per week
Assistant Team Leaders – with a salary of £350 per week

The programmes will be taking place during July and August, with each programme running for 2 or 3 weeks. Week one is a residential at Roadford Lake Activity Centre - this is for watersports and land-based activities, which the site staff will lead on. After this phase, week 2/3 will be at a venue across Devon/Torbay and Cornwall, dependent on which schools are on which programme.

The dates are yet to be fully confirmed, as we are still working closely with the schools and colleges within these areas to establish what dates suit each establishment. There will be an opportunity for individuals to work for more than one programme if they wish.

During each programme individual waves will complete 5 days of outdoor and watersports activities, followed by 5 days of interactive educational and fun workshops aimed at enhancing skills such as budgeting, employability and independent living. The final stage of the programme is the Social Action Project, which is delivered in their own communities.

Valid First Aid qualifications will be advantageous, but not essential.

Each position will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

For further information please email: [email protected]

Vacancies for Wheal Martyn Clay Works can be found here.

For more conservation jobs see www.environmentjob.co.uk

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Wimbleball is a hub of colour and activity throughout all the seasons. Nestled within the rolling hills of Exmoor National Park, there are plenty of ways to get active at Wimbleball. With an array of walking and cycling trails winding around the 530 acre site, and a fantastic range of watersports and other activities available, this is the perfect location to spend a day outdoors – whether you are looking for a leisurely stroll or a challenging expedition.
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