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Seasonal Warden - Foulney Island

Salary: Pay; £1,107 (gross pcm). Accommodation is provided.

Closing date: Friday 2nd March 2012

Location: Foulney Island, nr Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is seeking to appoint a Seasonal Warden for Foulney Island, an important tern and sea bird colony near Barrow-in-Furness.

The contract will start on the 23rd April 2012 and run for approximately 15 weeks (until around the 3rd August 2012) depending on the breeding season.

Responsibilities of the post include monitoring breeding terns, waders and ducks, carrying out nest protection duties and producing an end of season report. Good communication skills and knowledge of coastal birds are therefore essential. Previous wardening experience is desirable but not essential.
 

Contact details:

For further details and an application form visit our website www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk, contact 01539 816300 or send a SAE to: Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 8LX.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 2nd March 2011. Interviews will be held on 8th March 2011 at South Walney Nature Reserve, Barrow-In-Furness.