Current Vacancies

Although EMEC Ecology does not currently have any vacancies, our parent organsiation, the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust currently has the following post:

Part-time Eco Minds Project Officer

(18 hours per week)

Salary circa £18k pro rata plus pension and other benefits

Based Retford

An enthusiastic Project Officer is now required to help deliver our new Eco Minds green classroom project at the Idle Valley Nature Reserve. The postholder will work closely with Mental Health groups and individuals, running practical tasks, training and events to engage people in growing, gardening and wildlife issues. This role would suit someone with a positive outlook who can enthuse and motivate others through practical work. With experience of working with people with mental health issues, you will be a motivated individual with excellent communication and organisational skills. Some weekend, Bank Holiday and evening working will be required. The post involves working directly with vulnerable adults and will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.

This post is a fixed term contract for 2 years supported by the Big Lottery Fund.

Closing date: 9am, August 2 2010

Wildlife in the City Project Officer

Salary circa £19k plus pension and other benefits

Based Nottingham

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is looking for a creative and enthusiastic person to deliver an exciting new project for the City of Nottingham. The successful applicant will work with individuals, groups and partners to engage people in their local natural greenspaces. You should have experience of working with community groups and volunteers and a background in practical conservation. Regular weekend, Bank Holiday and evening working will be required. The post involves working directly with children and vulnerable adults and will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.

This post is a fixed term contract for 3 years.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 2 August 2010

Part-time Wildlife in the City Young Persons Worker

Salary circa £17.5k pro rata (1/2 time post) plus pension and other benefits

Based Nottingham

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is looking for a creative and enthusiastic person to deliver an exciting new project for the City of Nottingham. The successful applicant will work with individuals, groups and partners, with a particular focus on young people, to engage them in their local natural greenspaces. You should have experience of working with young people and a commitment to nature conservation. Regular weekend, Bank Holiday and evening working will be required. The post involves working directly with children and vulnerable adults and will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.

This post is a fixed term contract for 3 years.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 9 August 2010

Weekend Rangers (Recruitment)

Circa £7.00 per hour

Based Attenborough Nature Centre

We are seeking to recruit Weekend Rangers to help deliver our membership recruitment targets at our flagship Attenborough Nature Reserve and Nature Centre. The Rangers will liaise with visitors, groups and organisations to recruit members, inform people about our work and raise the profile of the Wildlife Trust. This role would suit candidates with a positive outlook, an understanding of wildlife issues and who enjoy engaging with people of all ages. With experience of membership recruitment or sales, candidates will be motivated individuals with excellent communication skills. Hours worked will be focused on weekends and Bank Holidays, with occasional weekdays as required. This can be flexible depending on candidates, but we are looking to secure Ranger cover for every weekend. The post involves working directly with children and vulnerable adults and will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.

Weekend Rangers will be appointed for a trial period of six months with a view to this becoming a permanent position.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 9 August 2010

Membership Recruiters

Circa £6.50 per hour plus 20% commission

We are seeking to appoint Membership Recruiters to help deliver our membership recruitment targets at venues and events around the county. The Recruiters will liaise with the general public, visitors, groups and organisations to recruit members, inform people about our work and raise the profile of the Wildlife Trust. This would suit candidates with a positive outlook, a commitment to wildlife issues and who enjoy engaging with people of all ages. With experience of membership recruitment or sales, candidates will be motivated individuals with excellent communication skills. Hours worked will be focused on weekends and Bank Holidays, with occasional weekdays as required. This can be flexible depending on candidates, but we are looking to secure Recruiter cover for every weekend.

Membership Recruiters will be appointed for a trial period of six months with a view to this becoming a permanent position.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 9 August 2010

For more information and details on how to apply please visit the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust website, and follow links to their 'news' section.