£40k salary package, Fixed term Contract to December 2011.

EEI is the official international business support agency for the East of England, delivering UK Trade and Investment services to assist companies in their international business.

As part of the International Trade Team you will be working

closely with other trade team members across the East of England, with your key task to identify enterprises operating in the LCEGS and Energy Sector (Oil, Gas, Power and Renewables), and provide effective advice and support to enable them to trade profitably in international markets.

To succeed in this challenging role you will need, in addition to a background in the LCEGS sector;

- Hands on experience of trading in international markets, particularly in sales and marketing

- Ability to monitor trade opportunities and provide marketing intelligence to clients

- Experience to establish and maintain a results oriented relationship with businesses in an advisory capacity

- Credibility to develop close working links with these sectors and their representative bodies

- This is an opportunity for an energetic and motivated individual to make a real contribution to increasing the value of international trade business in the region.

How to apply:

Should you believe that your skills and experience profile match the above, then
please submit your CV with a covering letter detailing your current salary, to: recruitment@eeia.com or Jo Franklin, HR Manager, East of England International, 2 Quayside, Cambridge CB5 8AB. Further details at: www.eei-online.com/careers.
Closing Date: 22nd May 2009

Master Composters wanted in Norfolk to encourage people in their local community to start composting at home, offer support to people who are already home composting and may be having difficulties or need encouragement.

Two day training course (free) on Sat 9 and Sun 10 May 2009 at EcoTech in Swaffham, for new volunteers. Supported by dedicated project co-ordinator, further training available. Join the successful team of 70 volunteers already spreading the word in Norfolk!

Anyone over the age of 18 can become a Master Composter; you don’t need to be a composter already or have any volunteer or community group experience as full training is given. Enthusiasm and a willingness to chat to anybody a distinct advantage!

How to apply:

For further details or to book your place on the training course contact David Hawkyard, Norfolk Master Composter Co-ordinator on 01603 223328 or email david.hawkyard@norfolk.gov.uk

Salary range £20,106 - £36,951 per annum

A full-time permanent position now exists to fulfill a key role in the Climate Change and Biodiversity Programme, developing, coordinating and assisting with the implementation of a range of projects relating to: the impact of climate change on biodiversity; and the role of biodiversity in climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Key duties will include working with WCMC Informatics Programme on spatial analysis aspects of CCB projects; liaising with external partners on spatial analysis issues; developing innovative mapping products that are of value to decision-makers, particularly in the areas of carbon, biodiversity and ecosystem services; supporting the CCB Programme work on Biofuels, as well as contributing to the operation and administration of the programme as required which will involve compiling financial and technical reports, organising/attending meetings and events, and liaising with donors, clients and partners.

The salary is negotiable within the Centre’s existing bands. Applicants who meet the requirements are invited to send by 7th April 2009 their CV including full publications list, a short letter of motivation containing current salary, the names and contact details of two referees, and whether they can be contacted prior to interview, to recruitment@unep-wcmc.org

Who We Are: The UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), based in Cambridge UK, is the specialist biodiversity information and assessment centre of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), run cooperatively with WCMC 2000, a UK charity. UNEP-WCMC’s mission is to evaluate and highlight the many values of biodiversity and put authoritative biodiversity knowledge at the centre of decision-making. Since its establishment in the 1970s, it has been at the forefront of the compilation, management, analysis and dissemination of global biodiversity information, and has an outstanding record of achievement.

How to apply:

Prospective candidates should note that this is not a UN post. For more information on UNEP-WCMC see vacancies at www.unep-wcmc.org

Required to support projects within the centre by producing policy-relevant information and map products, the successful candidate will focus on the development and implementation of analytical products using multi-disciplinary datasets.

This enthusiastic, self-starter will hold a strong academic background in GIS/remote sensing or a biology related degree. GIS experience as well as a good understanding in spatial analytical techniques is also essential. Knowledge of the major issues relating to biodiversity conservation and experience of modelling and predictive analysis would be helpful.

The salary is negotiable within the Centre’s existing bands.

Who We Are: The UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), based in Cambridge UK, is the specialist biodiversity information and assessment centre of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), run cooperatively with WCMC 2000, a UK charity. UNEP-WCMC’s mission is to evaluate and highlight the many values of biodiversity and put authoritative biodiversity knowledge at the centre of decision-making. Since its establishment in the 1970s, it has been at the forefront of the compilation, management, analysis and dissemination of global biodiversity information, and has an outstanding record of achievement.

Applications are invited from all nationalities. Prospective candidates should note that this is not a UN post.

For more information on UNEP-WCMC see vacancies at www.unep-wcmc.org

How to apply:

Applicants who meet the requirements are invited to send by 27th March 2009 their CV (quoting Ref: AD614), a short letter of motivation containing current salary the names and contact details of two referees, and whether they may be contacted prior to interview) to: recruitment@unep-wcmc.org

Two full-time permanent positions now exist to work across all six of the Centre’s programmes to increase the scientific credibility, impact and profile of the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre’s work.

Key duties will include advising on and implementing robust analytical and statistical methodologies to underpin project outputs and ensure that programmes and projects maintain a high level of scientific rigor; perform meta-analyses and spatial analyses; review biodiversity models and advise on future development of such models and scenarios; provide support and contribute to the implementation of a programme of innovative scientific research directly relevant to the Centre’s mission and mandates; as well as conducting science-based and policy-driven projects.

This enthusiastic, experienced self-starter will also be able to work autonomously as well as work within a team environment.

The salary is negotiable within the Centre’s existing bands.

How to apply:

Applicants who meet the requirements are invited to send by 27th March 2009 their CV including full publications list, a short letter of motivation containing current salary, the names and contact details of two referees, and whether they can be contacted prior to interview, to recruitment@unep-wcmc.org

The Marine Mapping Scientist will be part of the Mapping and Impacts section of the Marine Habitats team. The post-holder will give significant support to a new Defra-funded partnership between JNCC and Natural England, which is developing a full programme of monitoring and surveillance in England (inshore waters to 12nm) and offshore waters (beyond 12nm). Marine habitat mapping data will be an essential component to develop this monitoring and surveillance programme, and the post-holder will support the programme through continued effort to improve the quality and coverage of the UK’s marine habitat mapping resource. The MESH project took significant steps in this direction, and the post-holder will continue with elements of this work. Additionally, the post-holder will maintain and promote products of the MESH project, and improve JNCC’s capacity for managing and disseminating OSPAR habitat mapping data. The post-holder will undertake a range of duties, including:

• Maintain and further develop our marine habitat mapping resources and their dissemination via webGIS systems and other portals. This will include:

 Collating existing habitat maps for UK waters which were not obtained by the MESH project

 Contributing to the conversion of habitat maps to a consistent classification scheme

 Assessing the quality of habitat maps

 Processing habitat maps for display on the MESH webGIS (www.searchmesh.net/webGIS)

 Maintaining and improving the MESH website including the MESH webGIS

• Develop partnerships with external organisations, including via MEDIN, to promote the preparation and acquisition of new quality assured marine habitat maps and associated data;

• Collate habitat distribution data for OSPAR threatened and/or declining habitats on behalf of the OSPAR Commission, and improve JNCC’s capacity for managing and disseminating these data;

• Contribute results of marine habitat mapping to work on the Habitats Directive, OSPAR, Marine Strategy Framework Directive and the Water Framework Directive;

• Provide advice on marine mapping in relation to supporting the conservation of marine habitats and species;

• Contribute to the effective dissemination of marine mapping information relevant to marine nature conservation to the UK Government, the Devolved Administrations, the country nature conservation agencies and others;

• Manage contracts necessary to support JNCC’s Marine Habitat Mapping project.

Additionally, the post-holder will contribute, as necessary, to other aspects of the Marine Habitats Team.

The majority of the work will be office based, but the post-holder will be required to attend meetings at various localities in the UK and in Europe, involving overnight stays away from home.

How to apply:

NB Application is via our application form only, available, with further details from our website www.jncc.gov.uk

The successful candidate will provide specialist marine ecological experience to the Mapping and Impacts section of the Marine Habitats Team. The post-holder will give significant support to a new Defra-funded partnership between JNCC and Natural England, which is developing a full programme of monitoring and surveillance in England (inshore waters to 12nm) and offshore waters (beyond 12nm). The spatial distribution of human activities, and the resulting pressures and impacts on the marine environment, will be a key component in developing a monitoring and surveillance programme. The post-holder will develop JNCC’s capacity to interpret these kinds of data, to manage existing holdings, and to specify future data requirements. Additionally, the work undertaken by the post-holder to develop national and European habitat classification schemes will ensure that monitoring and surveillance programmes are designed based on suitable classification units. The post-holder will undertake a range of duties, including:

• Develop tools and techniques for assessing the impact of human activities on marine habitats, and other applications which support protection and management of the marine environment;

• Contribute to development the national marine habitat classification, and incorporate these changes into the European habitat classification scheme, EUNIS;

• Provide advice to country agency staff, and those carrying out work on their behalf, on the use of the national and European marine habitat classifications, including the assignment of sample data to the classification and its interpretation in relation to impacts and trends;

• Contribute to work to assess the use of marine habitat classification schemes in modelling seabed habitats, leading to recommendations to improve modelling approaches and/or modify the national marine habitat classification;

• Contribute results of marine mapping to work on the Habitats Directive, OSPAR, Marine Strategy Framework Directive and the Water Framework Directive;

• Provide advice on marine mapping in relation to supporting the conservation of marine habitats and species;

• Contribute to the effective dissemination of marine mapping information relevant to marine nature conservation to the UK Government, the Devolved Administrations, the country nature conservation agencies and others.

Additionally, the post-holder will contribute, as necessary, to other aspects of the Marine Habitats Team.

There may be opportunities to participate in field surveys, for which the appropriate health and safety qualifications and training (e.g. for offshore surveys) would be needed.

The majority of the work will be office based, but the post-holder will be required to attend meetings at various localities in the UK and in Europe, involving overnight stays away from home.

How to apply:

Applications are via our application form only, available, with further details from our website www.jncc.gov.uk

We have a proven track record in recycling performance, but this is not enough!

This is an opportunity to work with the Council to identify efficiency savings by improving sustainable waste management practices.

You will develop and implement waste minimisation, re-use and recycling initiatives. These will include reducing waste arising from construction projects, offices, schools and other premises. You will develop both new and existing projects within the organisation and with our partners and suppliers.

With a relevant degree or equivalent experience in an environmental field you will also have:

- experience of implementing waste management programmes

- experience of working with suppliers to reduce waste in the supply

chain

- the ability to manage numerous projects within tight timescales

- excellent communication skills

- a high level of creativity.

How to apply:

To download an application pack and apply online go to www.suffolkjobsdirect.org or call 08456 053000 quoting the job reference number.

For an informal discussion only please contact Clive Hammond on (01473) 264466.

Interview date: 31 March, 2009.

You will lead on the implementation of our Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan. A graduate or equivalent with experience in a relevant environmental field, you will have an in-depth understanding of local and global sustainability issues, especially climate change.

How to apply:

For informal enquiries, please contact Sally Pidgeon on (01223) 457174 or email sally.pidgeon@cambridge.gov.uk

Closing date: 27 March 2009.
Interview date: 7 April 2009.

Wild Frontier Ecology Ltd is a growing independent consultancy based in North Norfolk. We specialise in ecological assessment, particularly relating to renewable energy developments.

We are seeking a seasonal ecologist to assist with all areas of our work. The ideal candidate will be a graduate, preferably with some previous consultancy experience, and will hold a great crested newt survey licence. IT literacy, technical report writing and bat survey experience will be an advantage. Full driving licence will be required.

Salary will be negotiable depending on skills and experience. Employment period will be for approximately six months. The post will be based in Norfolk.

Closing Date Fri 20th March 2009.

How to apply:

To apply send full CV and covering letter to Robert Yaxley, Wild Frontier Ecology, Unit 2, Cold Blow Farm, Great Snoring, Fakenham, Norfolk NR21 0HF or by email to rob@wildfrontier-ecology.co.uk