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The Ulster Wildlife Trust are currently recruiting to the post of Chief Executive Officer Location: Northern Ireland – Greater Belfast area, initially in Crossgar, Co Down with travel throughout UK and Ireland Hours 37.5 hours per week to include some weekends and evenings Salary circa £50,000 per annum About the Ulster Wildlife Trust Northern Ireland’s largest local conservation charity, the Ulster Wildlife Trust has been a champion of the local environment for over 30 years. [...]
The Sustainable Water Network (SWAN) seeks a Network, Administration & Policy Support Officer (part time) SWAN is an umbrella network of twenty five of Ireland’s leading environmental groups working together on water policy issues. The role of the Network, Administration & Policy Support Officer is to assist the SWAN Coordinator in ensuring the smooth running of the SWAN office; to provide support to our member organisations; to facilitate smooth and effective communication amongst member organisations [...]
Area of Activity: Water
Greenpeace is looking for three experienced climate campaigners (including one Deputy Unit Head) at Greenpeace International Deputy Unit Head, Climate Crisis Response campaigner Coal campaigner. Application deadline is the 15th of January. Please find more information using the links below: For internet the link for Deputy Unit Head C&E: http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/about/jobs/Deputy-Unit-head-Climate–Energy-team/ For internet the link for Campaigner Crisis Response: http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/about/jobs/Senior-Climate-Campaigner-Crisis-Response/ For internet the link for Campaigner Coal: http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/about/jobs/Senior-Energy-Campaigner-Coal/
Position Available for Grow Your Own Future Certificate in Organic Horticulture FÁS Local Training Initiative Programme OPEN OPEN, the national network of one-parent families, represents the diversity of interests of lone parents, particularly those living in / or at risk of living in poverty, and works to improve the inclusion and progression of one-parent families within Irish society. Our mission translates into two key objectives: To assist the capacity of local groups to provide information, [...]
McCarthy Keville O’Sullivan Ltd. is seeking a suitably qualified ecologist to complete bat detection surveys on behalf of the company on a contract basis during 2011. Due to additional workload requirements, a number of bat survey projects will be required to be completed by the successful candidate, at locations throughout Ireland in August and September. The succesful candidate must have previous experience in bat detection field surveys, have their own vehicle and valid drivers licence. [...]
Work Placement now available through FAS (Ref WPP1-620512) for Development Officer at Gortbrack Organic Farm. The placement will include all areas of environmental education administration, development of education programmes and work on the organic farm. Please see FAS website for full details (http://fas.ie/en/Job+Seeker/Home/default.htm) or use contact details below: Kerry Earth Education Project Gortbrack Organic Farm Ballyseedy Tralee Co Kerry 066 7137042 087 9246968 (Ian McGrigor) 087 9246967 (Eileen Carroll) 085 7782289 (Cathy Eastman) www.gortbrackorganicfarm.com gort…@gmail.com
Senior Ecologist Position at Ryan Hanley Consulting Engineers, Galway Ryan Hanley is one of the leading Engineering Consultancies in Ireland, advising on key Road Projects, Water Supply Schemes, Drainage Schemes, and Strategic Development for Foreign Investments. We are seeking to recruit, for our Galway office, a Senior Ecologist. Candidates shall have: Minimum academic qualification – Masters level degree in appropriate subject. Minimum 6 years post graduate experience. Familiarity with all legislation relevant to environmental practice [...]
The Native Woodland Trust currently has a vacancy for a Reserves & Education Officer The Native Woodland Trust is an organisation dedicated to the preservation of Ireland’s Ancient Woodlands and to the creation of new native woodlands nationwide. We are concerned with raising the profile of our woodlands and trees and the many other plants and animals which depend on them. The Trust is currently growing rapidly and has three woodland reserves, with associated membership [...]
Area of Activity: Treecover
Organisation: Native Woodland Trust
Join the multi-award winning SpunOut.ie national youth organisation. The Director of SpunOut.ie, starting in Autumn 2011, will help lead a new era in our development and ensure the continuing success and sustainability of our pioneering and respected organisation. The successful candidate will report directly to the Board of Directors and be someone with the proven mix of skills, experience and passion to provide a high level of leadership and representation all levels. If you are experienced, [...]
WEB (Working and Educating for Biodiversity), is a grouping of environmental NGOs working together on biodiversity issues. WEB is seeking to employ an individual with: proven experience of policy analysis a record of achievement in environmental advocacy in-depth understanding of biodiversity issues strong communication skills This is a full time position to run for one year with a possibility of extension subject to funding. The successful candidate will have responsibility for coordinating the programme of [...]
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