Summer Electrofishing Survey Assistant

This submit is for mid June to the top of October with obligatory water security coaching on 1st and 2nd Could.

West Cumbria Rivers Belief is an environmental charity devoted to bettering the watercourses,
their wildlife and surrounding catchments in West Cumbria for individuals and wildlife. Our patch
covers a number of principal river catchments and 7 iconic lakes spanning a considerable a part of
the Lake District Nationwide Park, West Cumbria and the Solway. We now have a powerful observe
document of profitable supply of tasks. 

With assist from native angling golf equipment, riparian homeowners, and different funding our bodies, the Belief
undertakes an in depth juvenile salmonid survey programme throughout the River Derwent, Ehen and
Irt catchments which has run for the final 9 years. This gives important knowledge to focus on
watercourse enchancment work undertaken by ourselves and plenty of different associate organisations. The
Belief is on the lookout for a survey assistant to assist the group undertake the huge variety of websites
proposed for this survey season.

It is a implausible alternative to achieve expertise in working within the environmental sector,
taking part in conservation and fisheries work. The Belief is eager to offer alternatives
for newly certified gifted individuals trying to begin their profession, or take a change in profession
route, particularly these native to the Belief’s space, and additional alternatives throughout the
Belief could also be obtainable for the best individual. 

The profitable candidate will ideally have some type of environmental qualification or related
work expertise and should be assured working in watercourses and have the ability to swim. The work is
bodily demanding and subsequently a superb diploma of bodily health is required with typically
prolonged walks to the river websites with heavy gear. The submit depends on the usage of volunteers
and good communication expertise and organisation expertise are important. The flexibility to drive one
of WCRT’s 4×4’s can also be a requirement of the position.

The profitable candidate can be a part of a pleasant, passionate and supportive group, reporting
to WCRT’s Fisheries Officer and supported by the broader employees group and a superb provide of
chocolate biscuits.

Should you consider that you’ve got the fervour, dedication and expertise to take this thrilling
alternative ahead then we wish to hear from you. For additional particulars please go to the
West Cumbria Rivers Belief web site: www.westcumbriariverstrust.org/contact/jobs

To use for this submit please ship your CV with a masking letter setting out your expertise
and {qualifications} as highlighted within the job description to [email protected].

The closing Date for functions is 9am on Monday twenty second April and interviews can be held at
our places of work in Keswick on Friday twenty sixth April 2024.

If you need to debate the submit additional please contact Ruth Mackay on 017687 75429 or
electronic mail [email protected].