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Apprenticeship Schemes

Apprentice Field Workers – two positions

Ambleside or Threlkeld

Approved apprentice wage, minimum of £120 per week

Full-time, fixed term contract for 18 months

This is a rare opportunity to participate in practical work in the National Park. We are looking to provide an opportunity for two Apprentice Field Workers to work in our Park Management Team, to include day release to college as required.

A key aspect of the role will be to support and carry out work to maintain and improve our public rights of way network, carry out the practical elements of installing gates and stiles, woodland management and dealing with erosion problems within the National Park.

If you have practical experience or an interest in learning estate work, particularly walling, fencing and footpath repair, then we would like to hear from you. Good communication skills and the ability to work as a team member are essential.

Applicants will have the opportunity to train on the job and obtain a Level 2 Diploma in work based environmental conservation whilst being paid a wage.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Dave Bulman, Lead Field Ranger South on 07715165283or Angus Titterington, Lead Field Ranger North on 07740 419198.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applicants from all sectors of society. If you are an applicant with disabilities who meets the essential requirements of the job, we will interview you.

For further details and an application form, visit our web site at www.lakedistrict.gov.uk, email us at hq@lakedistrict.gov.uk or write to Human Resources, Lake District National Park Authority, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, KendalLA9 7RL

We are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date for applications is midday Friday 10 February 2012.

There will be a two stage selection process, with an assessment held during the week commencing 20 February 2012, and interviews held during the week commencing 27 February 2012.