Salary: £18,216.80 per annum (£26,024 FTE) based on a 24.5 hour week
Contract length: Fixed term for 20 months
Job Overview
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team at Gosling Sike as a Horticulture Conservation Officer. This exciting new role will work closely with our existing team and a network of volunteers, playing a pivotal role in enabling the supply of native and rare plant species to our reserves and across Cumbria at numerous project sites. Key Responsibilities
Work with existing partners and develop new opportunities for volunteers and young people in the work of the seed bank and propagation nursery. Organise volunteer identification days and visits to see the work of the seed bank. Support the Horticulture Manager to collect, catalogue, and store seeds in the seed bank. Involve in tree growing for Skiddaw Forest. Qualifications and Skills
Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated with good communication skills, a willingness to learn, and a flair for Horticulture. A good general understanding of Horticulture practices and experience working with volunteers, as well as organising and leading activity sessions for groups, would also be advantageous. For further information and to apply, please visit our website Horticulture Conservation Officer | Cumbria Wildlife Trust. The closing date for applications is 9 am on Monday 6 January 2025. Interviews will be held on either 15 or 16 January 2025 at our offices at Gosling Sike. Expected start date: February 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard anything within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful. Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria.
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We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team at Gosling Sike as a Horticulture Conservation Officer. This exciting new role will work closely with our existing team and a network of volunteers, playing a pivotal role in enabling the supply of native and rare plant species to our reserves and across Cumbria at numerous project sites. Key Responsibilities
Work with existing partners and develop new opportunities for volunteers and young people in the work of the seed bank and propagation nursery. Organise volunteer identification days and visits to see the work of the seed bank. Support the Horticulture Manager to collect, catalogue, and store seeds in the seed bank. Involve in tree growing for Skiddaw Forest. Qualifications and Skills
Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated with good communication skills, a willingness to learn, and a flair for Horticulture. A good general understanding of Horticulture practices and experience working with volunteers, as well as organising and leading activity sessions for groups, would also be advantageous. For further information and to apply, please visit our website Horticulture Conservation Officer | Cumbria Wildlife Trust. The closing date for applications is 9 am on Monday 6 January 2025. Interviews will be held on either 15 or 16 January 2025 at our offices at Gosling Sike. Expected start date: February 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard anything within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful. Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria.
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