Countryside Careers

Summary

Biologist with experience in landscaping, ecological surveying, conservation, countryside management skills, use of power tools, scientific recruitment and business development.

Outline

I have experience surveying bats, otters, reptiles, water voles, GCNs, butterflies. I can contribute to the delivery of conservation works on reserves. I'm experienced in scrub control, grassland management, woodland felling, control of invasive species, sign/countryside furniture installation, with experience in maintenance and use of power tools.

Available for Work in the Following Sectors

• ✓Arboriculture
• ✓Countryside
• ✓Horticulture
• ✓Wildlife Conservation
• ✓Ecology
• ✓Animals

Interested in the Following Hours

• ✓Full Time
• ✓Part Time
• ✓Fixed Term
• ✓Job Share
• ✓Seasonal
• ✓Temporary

Qualifications

Academic: BSc. Hons Human Biology, A-Levels, GCSEs.

Industrial:

• Trailer towing licence (B+E)
• City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
• City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Award in Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross-cutting (QCF)
• ITC Certificate in Outdoor First Aid at SCQF Level 6
• City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Hand-Held Equipment (PA6 and PA6AW)
• City & Guilds Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1)
• UKRS accredited Safe Use of Brushcutters and Strimmers
• British Off-Road Driving Association ATV & Land Rover Defender, Standard Level Plus Implements
• Phase 1 NVC Ecology (Grassland, Woodland, Heathland, Wetland)
• BCS mower

Additional Qualifications

Driving

• ✓Driving Licence
• ✓4x4/ATV/Tractor Driving

Machinery

• ✓Brushcutter
• ✓Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance

Chemicals

• ✓Sprayer/Use of Chemicals

NGB Awards

Animal

RHS Qualifications (or Equivalent)

Outdoor Education

Other

• ✓First Aid/Health and Safety

Preferred Employment Location

• ✓England - North West
• ✓England - North East
• ✓England - Yorkshire and Humberside

Experience