Grizedale Forest Internship

For the Forestry Commission at Grizedale

Apply by 5pmThurs 14^th July. Interviews Thursday 28^th July

Purpose of the Role

A great opportunity to join our Grizedale team, in this diverse and popular forest in the heart of theLake District. full-time, up to 12 months

We are looking for someone to assist the Grizedale Forest Ranger team in the practical management of the forest for biodiversity, (supportingred deer, owl, bat and red kites) and walking/cycling trail maintenance.

This role also offers opportunities to assist wider Grizedale team with other areas of work, such as the planning and delivering of our busy, popular and wide ranging education and family events programmes; ensuring our visitors have a great experience.

Skills / experience

Suit new or recent graduates looking for work experience.

A qualification in a related field would be beneficial, but not essential.

Good basic knowledge of British wildlife and habitats an advantage.

Self-motivated, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Have confidence and interest in working with people of all ages and backgrounds. You must be able to work well as part of a busy team.

Enjoy sharing your enthusiasm for the natural world with others, and the ability to use creative and innovative ways to encourage them to take action and make a difference.

Competent computer skills, ideally an interest in designing posters and promotions material.

This role will involve an element of weekend working.

Having a full driving licence and your own transport, or being a keen and fit cyclist, would be beneficial due to the location of Grizedale and lack of public transport.

Training

Previous volunteers have undergone the following training courses: one day First Aid, Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1, BASC Introduction to Deer Course, Dealing with Members of the Public, Path and Boardwalk Creation, Customer Care. Plus, on the job training inGISmapping, tree and woodland plant ID, hazardous trees.

This is given as an idea of the opportunities that may arise, but we cannot offer a guarantee that all these will be available.

Other

Free on-site accommodation provided, in a shared 2-bed house (free rent, but you will be required to contribute £10 per week towards bills)

Must be willing to undergo aCRB

Full-time position, available for up to 12 months.

To apply, please email:

• Your CV, including 2 references.
• A covering letter outlining why you consider yourself suitable for this position and what you hope to gain from it.
• Completed Volunteer Registration form - available on our website.

For further information please contact:

Tania Crockett, People Engagement Manager, Forestry Commission, Grizedale, Hawkshead,Ambleside,Cumbria, LA22 0QJ

t: 01229 862023      

e: tania.crockett@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

www: www.forestry.gov.uk/grizedale