- Role ID: 200169
- Location: Flexible Northwest Wales
- Grade/Salary range: 5: £37,594 – £41,428
- Working pattern: Full time
- Contract type: Permanent
- Welsh Language level: A1 – Beginner
- Closing date: 28/01/2026
The role
Are you passionate about forestry and sustainable land management? We’re looking for an enthusiastic professional to join our welcoming and driven Forest Operations Team in North West Wales, working across some of the country’s most stunning landscapes, including Coed y Brenin, Dolgellau, and Bala.
As a Forest Operations Officer, you’ll play a vital role in delivering sustainable forest management across one of Wales’ most diverse woodland areas. This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead on the contract management and implementation of forest operations from clear-felling and restocking to managing low-impact silvicultural systems ensuring the successful delivery of our Forest Resource Plans.
You’ll work within a small, supportive team, collaborating with internal colleagues and external partners, and assisting a Senior Officer in your allocated geographic area and/or silvicultural specialism. Day-to-day, you’ll prepare bespoke contracts using GIS and IT tools, liaise with customers and contractors to identify constraints and opportunities, and make sure work on the ground is carried out safely and to the highest standards.
If you have an eye for detail, thrive on practical site management, and want to make a real impact on Wales’ forests, we’d love to hear from you.
As an organisation we support flexible working.
You will be contracted to an NRW office within the place above and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.
Interviews will be face to face in Maes y Ffynnon, Bangor LL57 2DW
Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date.
About us
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) manages the Welsh Government Woodland Estate, and our work is all about protecting and enhancing Wales’ natural environment for future generations. Our team area stretches from Harlech in the north, through Coed y Brenin and Dolgellau in the south, to Bala in the east a truly spectacular part of the country.
We’re part of the North West Wales Place Team, a small, friendly group of nine who work closely with colleagues in land management, recreation, and conservation. This role is one of four Contract Management Officers supporting the team leader and is key to delivering our sustainable forest management programme.
NRW is a great place to work, offering progressive employment conditions, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a real difference to Wales’ environment.
What you will do
- Support technical advice for specific sector or technical issues
- Implementation of team work plans, and delivery of agreed actions to contribute to business planning
- Participate in NRW technical or represent NRW on external forums as a technical representative
- Interact with peers in NRW to promote consistent industry and specialist subject practices
- Have responsibility for direct delivery of delegated programmes and agreed delegated budgetary control, including all relevant compliance and adhering to procurement process
- Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
- Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
- Be committed to your own development *and that of your staff*through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs)
- Required to take part in incident response activities (For roles with exact or strong link only)
- Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.
Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills
In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method:
- Experience of working across a wide range of land management disciplines
- Knowledge of sustainable forest management, UKWAS and forest certification schemes
- Experience of community liaison...
About us and what we do
At the heart of our work is our Species Recovery Centre, a unique facility where we carry out our vital science and conservation work. This centre is home to our pioneering efforts in freshwater pearl mussel conservation, a species on the brink of extinction. Through our exemplary captive breeding, research and conservation translocation programmes, we are giving these remarkable mussels a second chance, restoring populations on the brink of extinction and working with partners to safeguard the biodiversity of our rivers.
About the role and you
The role will primarily involve managing the pearl mussel team and the range of projects related to freshwater pearl mussel conservation breeding and translocation at the FBA Species Recovery Centre (4 days/week). You will also have the opportunity (1 day/week) to support the expansion of our species recovery ambitions within the organisation, shaping projects and site infrastructure around your own interests where they align with the ambitions of the FBA and freshwater species recovery. The Species Recovery Manager will make up part of the Senior Leadership Team of the FBA and be specifically tasked with:
- Overall responsibility for managing our well-established freshwater pearl mussel conservation breeding and translocation activities. Line management of team members and volunteers.
- Continuing the excellent relationships with partners/funders and fostering new collaborations. Timely reporting on project progress and budgetary responsibility.
- Bid-writing activities to ensure the project remains on a sustainable funding footing.
- Overall responsibility for day-to-day Health & Safety and welfare of those on our Species Recovery Centre.
- Manage environmental and monitoring data acquisition and analysis to support the needs of the project.
- Support the Head of Science in prioritising and securing additional nature/species recovery projects and with large-scale development of our facilities.
We’re looking for a dynamic and passionate leader to take on this truly rewarding role. You’ll manage and inspire a talented team, fostering a positive, collaborative environment. You will possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling you to clearly articulate ideas, strategies, and instructions to all stakeholders. Your foresight ensures sustainable success and adaptability.
Above all, we’re looking for a true team player—someone who values collaboration, supports colleagues, and is committed to achieving shared goals. If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact on species recovery, we’d love to hear from you!
Programmes Manager - Conservation and Rural Livelihoods (Madagascar) SEED Madagascar is a medium-sized international NGO seeking a driven and enthusiastic livelihoods Programmes Manager to help shape and deliver our conservation and rural programmes in Madagascar. This is a unique opportunity to take on real responsibility early in your career, working at the heart of an organisation that combines hands-on community impact with evidence-led programming. This role is ideal for an early-career development professional with two to four years’ experience who is ready to step into managing people, projects and partnerships. You will work closely with a diverse team of national and international colleagues, taking the lead on programme design, grant writing, reporting and evaluation, and playing a key role in strengthening and growing SEED’s work. To succeed in this role, you will need proven experience in grant writing, a strong understanding of conservation and rural livelihoods programming, and the ability to work confidently to a high standard in written and spoken English. These skills are essential and candidates will need to have these to be considered for this post. SEED Madagascar is a British charity working in long-term partnership with communities in the southeast of Madagascar. Our integrated approach brings together community health, WASH, rural livelihoods, education and conservation to support sustainable, locally led change. Alongside implementation, we place strong emphasis on learning, research and publication—ensuring that the work you help lead in Madagascar contributes to international best practice and your own professional development. Location: Fort Dauphin, Anosy Region, Madagascar Contract minimum duration: 2 years Probationary period: 3 months Terms and conditions: Local salary, plus £1,200 contribution to flight and £650 to insurance Duties and Responsibilities Project Development 1. Work with national and international staff to design livelihood and conservation projects that fulfil local needs and align with SEEDs strategic aim, taking into account past learning, international best practice, contextual constraints and government objectives. 2. Oversee the development of project frameworks (e.g., Log Frames and Theory of Change) and proposals to ensure they are representative of the community needs whilst being attractive to donors. 3. Support the team to conduct research into international and national development best practice and funding opportunities for the conservation and sustainable livelihoods programmes 4. Ensure the high standard of all project documents submitted to donors to secure the ongoing funding of SEED’s projects – currently at around £150,000 per annum across all active interventions Identify partners and build networks and collaborations across the conservation and 5. sustainable livelihoods programmes to increase the impact of SEEDs work in these areas 6. Use evidence-based advocacy from research and project findings in briefing papers for staff, local and regional stakeholders, and government departments to inform regional and national development strategy. Programme Management Provide timely updates to the Programme and Funding Coordinator of project activities 7. and support them to communicate any changes in project activities to donors when necessary. 8. Oversee effective systems for monitoring project progress against activity plans, working with project teams to ensure objectives are met and using learning from ongoing evaluation to inform the development of projects. Conduct fieldwork and monitoring visits to project sites when appropriate and ensure 9. observations are fed back into ongoing project design. People Management 10. Recruit, support, manage, review and provide professional development to a team of Programme Interns, Officers and Specialists, delegating to and managing their work to achieve departmental objectives and support organisational ethos and strategy. 11. Foster essential cross-cultural collaboration and learning, providing support to both the national and international teams to bridge gaps in understanding and priorities for project development and implementation. Provide pastoral care, guidance, and act as a role model, both professionally and 12. personally, for a team of early career professionals living in country. Budget Management Oversee the development of budgets, including full cost allocation with consideration of 13. the organisational strategy and priorities over the coming years. Provide monthly overview of financial reports, ensuring project spending is on track and 14. identifying trends in expenditure, and management of exchange rate gains. General 15. Provide core support to t...
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Teaching Fellow in Small Animal Primary Care
LIVE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Fellow in Small Animal Primary Care, within the LIVE Centre in the Department of Clinical Science and Services (CCS). We are looking to recruit a teaching fellow to contribute to the clinical teaching in the rotation phase of our undergraduate veterinary courses as well as provide small group teaching in the Principles of Veterinary Practice strand. We invite applications from individuals with expertise in small animals, and familiarity with primary care practice in the UK. The post holders should expect to develop and deliver teaching with the aim of preparing and supporting students undertaking clinical rotations and to assist in the delivery of and reflection on feedback. The role involves primary care clinical work in addition to coordination, teaching and assessment of veterinary students.
You will be based on our Hawkshead Campus but may also be asked to support teaching in other clinical facilities associated with our clinical teaching, and so should be prepared to travel. You will work closely and collaboratively with rotation leaders and other members of the clinical team to deliver the learning objectives of our primary care-focused rotations that run throughout the year. The role will involve extensive interactions with colleagues and students and require excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
We are looking to recruit veterinary surgeon (MRCVS or eligible for MRCVS) with a desire to teach in a primary care setting and contribute to the development of the next generation of veterinarians. Previous teaching and assessment experience within a clinical setting would be an advantage but is not essential.
We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:
- Competitive and attractive pension package
- A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave.
- On site café and restaurant
- Free membership to the newly built Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga, and Pilates classes included)
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free mini-bus service to and from Potters Bar station and Hawkshead Campus
Potential applicants wishing to discuss this position informally are encouraged to contact Prof. Elizabeth Chan (Director of LIVE) email: echan@rvc.ac.uk
We promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
CAREERS AT CHESTER ZOO
Conservation Social Science Industry Placement
Job reference:001571
Salary:Unpaid Placement
Closing date:30/01/2026
Department:Science
Location:Chester
Employment type:Temporary
Hours Per Week:40
Job Description
Conservation Social Science Industry Placement – Full-time 12 month industrial placement commencing September 2026
Are you excited by the prospect of gaining invaluable work experience with one of Europe’s leading Zoological collections?
Global biodiversity conservation is a multi-disciplinary endeavour, with research in the social sciences playing an increasingly central role. As such, this placement will provide valuable training and experience that will be essential for all aspiring conservationists.
What you’ll be doing…
Working with the Lead Conservation Scientist and Conservation Scientist – Social Science in a team environment, the social science placement will include:
• Conducting a specific social science research project. This could include diverse areas such as educational impact, human/ animal interactions, connectedness to nature, or human behaviour change, either related to zoo visitors or as part of our field conservation programmes.
• Potential opportunities to attend conferences to present your project.
• Opportunity to report findings and write summary articles and documents for a range of stakeholders, potentially including the opportunity to be part of peer-reviewed publications.
The Work Placement
• The year in industry placement is for a period of up to 12 months commencing in September 2026
• Full Training with the Conservation & Science Teams
• Uniform provided, along with lunch vouchers for the days you attend
• Monthly stipends of up to £120 per month may be payable based on appropriate expenses
• Full Time Hours (40 hours per week), alternatives can be discussed if you are successfully shortlisted
Our Requirements
• A passion for biodiversity conservation and an interest in the human dimensions that influence it.
• Being highly organised and proactive in your approach to work.
• The ability to write and deliver oral presentations in a clear, concise and engaging manner.
• A desire to learn how science can be used to help support and inform conservation in a zoo setting.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office software such as Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Some data handling and analysis experience is desirable.
This opportunity is only available to those studying at a UK university on a degree programme with an industrial year.
All industrial placements are full-time voluntary positions for 12 months, commencing September 2026. Although no direct animal contact takes place in this role, you will attend monthly workshops to gain wider knowledge of modern zoo management.
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse organisation and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Interested in applying?
To apply for this opportunity, click the ‘apply for job’ button on this page where you’ll need to submit a CV and covering letter detailing your qualifications, interest in the position and your university and degree programme
As part of your application, we would also like you to create a short, 2-minute video answering 2 questions. Further details on this will be included within the application form.
Do you want to find out more about these placements? Speak to our experts? Register for our Zoom webinar on 13/1/26 at 5pm!
Register in advance for this meeting:https://chesterzoo-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/2jnUMKa4SeqvybRhQv56Kg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Scottish Woodlands Ltd is a leading forestry management company with a long tradition of serving forest owners and investors in Scotland and the rest of the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of forest, estate and land-related services underpinned by our in-depth market experience, knowledge base and commitment to quality. The business is largely employee owned, and this encourages a dedication and commitment to the highest standards of professionalism and customer focus. Our aim is to understand each client’s specific objectives and then to provide a service which is both flexible and personal.
Scottish Woodlands is seeking to engage with enthusiastic individuals with a passion for forestry and the outdoors. Helping to deliver a busy work programme from our Melrose office in the Scottish Borders, a core area for timber harvesting within the UK, you would join a dynamic and driven team with a range of experience and be supported by a raft of expertise from within the organisation.
The role will be varied but mainly focussed on supervising timber harvesting operations and providing support to the local harvesting managers. You will aid the team in managing harvesting sites to industry standards and within all health and safety, and environmental legislation. In this role you will liaise with contractors, third party landowners, and clients, as well as monitoring and recording timber production figures. This role offers a good opportunity for progression within the business for the right candidate.
Ideally applicants would have a relevant academic qualification in Forestry, though this is not deemed essential as full training will be provided. Applicants will be selected on their experience and knowledge of the industry as well as relevant qualifications. This position may also suit someone with an environmental, geography, agricultural, rural surveying, or other land-based qualification or who has relevant practical experience. You should have a professional acumen, be commercially aware, and possess excellent communication and organisation skills. Experience of contract, project, and health and safety management would be advantageous for this role.
Applicants must hold a full, valid driving licence. Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or progressing towards attaining chartered status or another similar professional qualification is encouraged.
Benefits Package
In return, Scottish Woodlands offers an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. This includes company vehicle, pension scheme, life assurance, permanent health insurance, private healthcare and the opportunity for share equity participation. The company has a unique structure and is 80% owned by staff. Applicants also have excellent personal and career development opportunities open to them and will be part of a highly professional and motivated team. For more information on working with Scottish Woodlands or for details of information gathered during our recruitment process, please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
Application Process
All applications should be made online through our applicant tracking system. Please note, as part of the application process, you will be required to upload your CV, cover letter and any relevant qualification certificates.
If you have any questions or queries relating to the job role or our application process, please contact the HR Team email: hr@scottishwoodlands.co.uk.
Assistant Management Accountant - 10 month FTC
*This role is a 10 month fixed-term contract*
Make your mark at BRE!
BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.
Your role at BRE
This role will support the Finance team in managing cash, reconciliations, and statutory reporting. Key responsibilities include:
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Acting as the day-to-day point of contact with company bankers and maintaining bank mandates.
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Monitoring daily bank activity and ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.
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Preparing monthly bank reconciliations and management accounts for the Irish entity.
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Processing staff expenses, credit card transactions, and online sales ledger receipts.
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Updating working capital spreadsheets, forecasts, and exchange rates.
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Supporting statutory reporting, including Irish VAT returns, audits, and other regulatory submissions.
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Assisting with month-end close, ad-hoc financial queries, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance team.
What we are looking for
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Studying towards ACCA or CIMA qualification.
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Strong experience in reconciliations and financial reporting.
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Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities.
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Experience with bank account management, payments, and cash monitoring.
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Knowledge of statutory reporting requirements, including VAT and audits.
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing.
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Familiarity with financial systems such as D365 F&SCM, Unit4 Agresso, or similar is desirable.
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Cashiering experience and experience of system upgrade processes are advantageous.
BRE Benefits
At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.
Financial & Security Benefits
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Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
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Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
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Enhanced maternity package
Health & Wellbeing
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HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
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Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
Career Development
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Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
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Professional membership reimbursement
For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits
Work Location Options
Mostly Remote – This role is primarily home-based, with occasional travel to our head office in Watford for planned meetings (Once every 1-2 months).
Note to Employment Agencies
At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.
Equal Opportunities Statement
BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on mer...
Financial Accountant - Temporary - up to 18 months
Financial Accountant - Temporary - up to 18 months
About us
We are the RNLI: the charity that saves lives at sea. Every day of every year, people of all backgrounds get into danger in the water. It’s a problem that we’re here to tackle. We are known as a lifeboat service famous for heroic acts of courage but we’re more than a rescue organisation. We influence, supervise and educate people too. Increasingly, we are helping people to stay safe on the water, and we’re working with overseas partners as well - to reduce drowning internationally.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance Governance team.
Some of the benefits
- Salary £49,492 - £58,226 (Dependent on experience)
- Flexible working
- 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Outstanding pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Health and dental cashplan option
Your role
An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join the Financial Governance team on a contract basis, providing constructive, commercial and cost-effective financial support and expertise to help the RNLI maximise its income and minimise its expenditure.
Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, this Financial Accountant role will work closely with the Financial Reporting Manager, both Management and Financial Reporting Accountants as well as the wider Finance team on a number of projects, with the main focus being the implementation of the transition to the new accounting framework requirements within FRS 102 and the Charities SORP.
This Financial Accountant Role will all support the Financial Reporting team with preparation of accurate statutory reporting and work papers and audit requirements and assist with queries from external auditors.
About you
You should hold a recognised accountancy qualification or be working towards a qualification. The successful candidate will be an organised team-player with good attention to detail and the ability to consistently provide a high standard of work within deadlines. You will need to have the flexibility to work both independently and as part of a team and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
If you have the skills and experience to be our new Financial accountant, and the passion to help our organisation save lives at sea, apply today!
Safeguarding
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).
Diversity at the RNLI
Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.
CAREERS AT CHESTER ZOO
Estate Biodiversity Industry Placement
Job reference:001574
Salary:Unpaid Placement
Closing date:30/01/2026
Department:Field Programmes
Location:Chester
Employment type:Temporary
Hours Per Week:40
Job Description
Field Programmes – Estate Biodiversity Industry Placement – Full-time 12 month industrial placement commencing September 2026
Are you excited by the prospect of gaining invaluable work experience with one of Europe’s leading Conservation Zoos? This one-year placement provides experience within our Field Programmes Department at Chester Zoo, which facilitates, coordinates and develops field conservation projects. This placement will focus on habitat management and native species monitoring across the wider Zoo Estate, which is home to a wide range of habitats and some of the UK’s most protected species.What you’ll be doing...
The placement will work alongside the wider Field Programmes Team, but predominantly within the Estate Biodiversity team who manage the Chester Zoo estate’s biodiversity areas. The Estate Biodiversity placement will include:
• Assisting with day-to-day practical habitat management activities including scrub clearance, coppicing, and hedge laying.
• Assisting with bird surveys, butterfly transects, great crested newt monitoring and other surveys on the Zoo Estate.
• Regular data management, reporting, writing of articles and involvement in other field programme projects as and when needed.
• Involvement in partnership activities, including collaboration with Record – The Local Environmental Record Centre for the Cheshire Region.
• Opportunity to focus on at least one specific project in relation to the current work in our conservation field programmes, often aligned with the data collected on the estate.
The Work Placement
• The year in industry placement is for a period of up to 12 months commencing in September 2026
• Full Training with the Conservation & Science Teams
• Uniform provided, along with lunch vouchers for the days you attend
• Monthly stipends of up to £120 per month may be payable based on appropriate expenses
• Full Time Hours (40 hours per week) alternatives can be discussed if you are successfully shortlisted
Our Requirements
• A passion for in situ biodiversity conservation and its connection to ex situ work, demonstrated through previous work experience and related study
• Experience and interest in UK species conservation
• Ability to work outdoors in all weathers on challenging terrain.
• Highly organised, proactive in your approach to work and able to work independently as well as in a team, in the field and in the office.
• A desire to learn how science can be used to help support and inform best practice in field conservation projects
• Experience of using Microsoft Office software such as Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and ideally GIS software.
• Driving licence preferred
This opportunity is only available to those studying at a UK university on a degree programme with an industrial year.
All industrial placements are full-time voluntary positions for 12 months, commencing September 2026. Although no direct animal contact takes place in this role, you will attend monthly workshops to gain wider knowledge of modern zoo management.
This role is based entirely at Chester Zoo with no overseas travel.
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse organisation and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Interested in applying?
To apply for this opportunity, click the ‘apply for job’ button on this page where you’ll need to submit a CV and covering letter detailing your qualifications, interest in the position and your university and degree programme
As part of your application, we would also like you to create a short, 2-minute video answering 2 questions. Further details on this will be included within the application form.
Do you want to find out more about these placements? Speak to our experts? Register for our Zoom webinar on 13/1/26 at 5pm! Bournemouth International Centre Supporting the Senior Management Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the company management accounts, including review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all processes and account preparations are completed in an accurate and timely manner, providing an accurate monthly detailed account of the company’s performance. · Prepare the year end accounts for external audit and support the annual external audit process. · Ensure all anomalies are investigated and resolved, escalating potential impacts to the Head of Finance and Director of Finance and Business Support. · Assist in the preparation of forecasts and budgets. · Oversee the sales invoicing and purchasing process, ensuring the satisfactory resolution of financial matters including debt management and supplier management. · Assist with payroll reviews and sign off.
· ACCA/CIMA or equivalent part or fully qualified (training support available). · A well-rounded exposure of the entire accounts function · Solid understanding of the financial accounting side of the business, including VAT, tax, Gift Aid and balance sheet reconciliations including bank
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· Onsite parking · Training and development opportunities · BH Live Active - Gym membership · Health cash plan · Employee Assistance Programme · Company pension matched up to 6% contributions · Colleague discount on food and drink · Colleague recognition · Birthday / Celebratory day off · Loyalty Rewards Our geographical reach spans across multiple venues, leisure centres and attractions across Portsmouth, Southampton, Croydon and the BCP region with millions of visits per year. Our organisational and charitable purpose is to generate: · More participation – through the provision of leisure facilities to encourage active communities, improved health, and wellbeing · Higher audiences – through the provision of a diverse range of cultural and artistic events that appeal to a wide audience · Greater economic and social benefit – through hosting major conferences, exhibitions, and events for the benefit of the local, regional, and international economies and people All applications are to be made via the BH Live Careers site - https://careers.bhlive.org.uk/ The full job description for the role can be found on the BH Live Careers site. BH Live reserves the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. We therefore highly recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.
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Post Title: Management Accountant
Site: Bournemouth International Centre
Salary: £39,744 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Contract Type: Permanent, office based
The role:
You will:
To be successful you will need:
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About BH Live:
We are one of the UK’s leading leisure and event venue operators – a registered charity and social enterprise.
We are making a positive difference across the communities we serve.
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17 September 2025
Job Vacancy: Management Accountant
We are seeking a well-rounded accountant to join our partnership of charities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for all management accounts across the group of four charities, whose combined turnover is around £4m per year.
For full details and how to apply please visit the CharityJob website.
We are actively recruiting for this role and will conduct interviews on a rolling basis.
Working in partnership
Bild is part of a partnership of four independent charities committed to a society where everyone can enjoy the same rights and opportunities.
Bild, the Restraint Reduction Network, Bild Association of Certified Training and Respond are separate charities sharing a common set of values and vision for our society. Each charity has its own governance arrangements. Where possible and appropriate, the charities, sometimes referred to as the ‘Bild Group’, share back-office support, including communications, finance and Human Resources, enabling them to have greater collective impact. These are hosted by Bild, with service level agreements in place with each.
Part Time Management Accountant
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Part-Time Management Accountant to support the financial operations of both Rambert Company and Rambert Grades. This role is ideal for someone with strong accounting skills who thrives in a dynamic and creative environment.
In this pack you will find:
Conditions of Employment
Contract Type and Length:
Location: Rambert Office, London, UK.
Salary: £38,000 pro rata per annum.
Accountable to: The Head of Finance
How to Apply
Please send the below to recruitment@rambert.org.uk:
Deadline & Interviews
We will review applications, shortlist and interview on a rolling basis. This means we will review applications as they are received and may close the recruitment once a suitable candidate is appointed.
We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration. If you do not hear from us withing two weeks of applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Further information can be found on our website www.rambert.org.uk or please contact recruitment@rambert.org.uk.
Dragonfly Café and Nature Centre Assistant
Lower Moor,
Somerford Keynes Rd, Oaksey, Wiltshire, SN16 9TWContact details
If after reading the job description you would like to discuss this opportunity informally, please contact Clares@wiltshirewildlife.org or drop into the café for a chat.
Dragonfly Café and Nature Centre Assistant
Reports to: Dragonfly Café and Nature Centre Manager
Salary: £12.88 per hour (21 years and over) | £10.82 per hour (18 to 20 years)
Contract: Variable Hours subject to availability and to meet the needs of the Trust
Hours: Flexible between Wednesday - Sunday
Based at: Lower Moor Nature Reserve, Oaksey SN16 9TW
The Trust is looking for someone to support our amazing café team at Dragonfly Café on the Lower Moor Nature Reserve. The café has an excellent reputation and if you are a ‘people person’, love a busy atmosphere and being part of a team, this could be for you.
Working alongside the Café Manager and team, you will help us with the daily running of the café, serving people, making coffee, clearing tables and working the till. Ideally you will have experience in the catering or hospitality industry, but if you have right attitude and are a hard worker, we would still love to hear from you.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. All WWT staff will receive safeguarding training and must ensure that they comply with WWT’s safeguarding policy.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need talented people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side.
A full job description and application pack is available to download below.
Closing Date: 9am on 28th January 2026
PLEASE NOTE: if interest is significant we reserve the option to close the vacancy early and conduct interviews on an as required basis. Should the vacancy remain open until the stated deadline then interviews will be held on 3rd February 2026.
Please submit your application to recruitment@wiltshirewildlife.org.
Please note we are only able to accept applications via our application form and when completing the form please ensure you use the ‘supporting statement’ section to evidence how you believe you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the Job Description. This information will be used in our short-listing process.
As a charity Wiltshire Wildlife Trust Ltd is committed to saving costs. Therefore, if you have not received an invitation to attend an interview within three weeks of you applying, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Elephant Section Volunteers
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
South WestClosing date for applications is: 31st Jan 2026
Role: Elephant Section Volunteers
Day/s available: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Minimum age: 21 Years old
Length of placement: 6 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our committed and friendly team of volunteers.
We welcome applications from candidates with a keen interest in animal husbandry and conservation. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate that they are team orientated, hardworking, proactive and positive in their attitude to all tasks.
This is a one day a week voluntary position lasting 6 months, working from 8am until 5pm (winter hours may vary).
Species held on section:
- African Elephant, 4:0
Day to day tasks:
- Assisting with daily cleaning, indoors and outdoors
- Preparation of feeds- vegetable preparation, hay nets & enrichment
- Creating new enrichment
- Collecting and providing browse on occasion.
- Observing morning husbandry routines as keepers work with elephants.
- Helping to finish the days' routine jobs in a timely manner while keepers carry-out Keeper Expereinces.
Note: Noah's Ark Zoo Farm operate the elephant facility in a strict Protected Contact management system, meaning no keepers share the same area as an elephant at any time. This means there will be no hands-on contact, with elephants, as a volunteer on section.
Apply for this job:
Please complete the application form that can be found on our website, www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk/careers and send it via email, please make the subject headings of emails 'Elephant Section Volunteers'