That's it; CJS is now closed, reopening on 5 January. The CJS Team are all turning off the computers and going to spend the next two weeks enjoying some quality family time. We hope all our readers have a happy and healthy festive season and wish you all the best for the New Year.

Nature Networks Manager with Forestry England, full-time, permanent position, national post c-js.uk/3MD1VvB

Senior Project Manager with @greenactiontrust.bsky.social based in Stepps (Glasgow) / Hybrid, full-time position c-js.uk/3KGjOJn

Team Manager (Planning) - Ecology, Historic Environment & Landscape with @warwickshirecc.bsky.social full-time, permanent position based in Warwick c-js.uk/3L0cKr0

Forest Operations and Land Management Internship with @NatResWales.bsky.social based in Bangor - Maes y Ffynnon, Llandovery, full-time, fixed term position c-js.uk/3YzSXlc

Forest Operations & Land Management Graduate Placement with @NatResWales.bsky.social full-time, fixed term position based in Welshpool - Coed y Gororau c-js.uk/4j2Ifx0

Webinar: 6/3: Introduction to Amphibian by @FieldStudiesC.bsky.social c-js.info/webinar

Access Ranger (Cumbria South) with @yorkshiredales.org.uk full-time, permanent position based in Orton, Tebay c-js.co.uk/4qdmNYx

Machine Operator with Forestry and Land Scotland, full-time, permanent position based in Aberfoyle c-js.uk/4j5RRat

Training: @KentWildlife.bsky.social: UK Habitat Classification (UKHab) Online Training Course c-js.info/TDSad

Tree and Woodland Development Officer with City of Trees, based at Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester, full-time for 2 years

Over 100,000 whales, dolphins, porpoises and other marine megafauna recorded in Scotland’s seas - Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust A record-breaking year for community marine mammal monitoring c-js.co.uk/3Y3EvC4

Nature Restoration Fund to accelerate housebuilding and improve nature New homes to be built while nature is recovered at scale as the Planning and Infrastructure Bill receives Royal Assent c-js.co.uk/48LkCWr

This month's Training Calendar is out now, Details of short courses happening in February and also updates on recently added listings across the whole Directory, Find the calendar here: c-js.uk/ProfTD

Species Monitoring Network Development Officer with @arc-trust.bsky.social based in Bournemouth, 3 days per week for 11 months c-js.uk/4p76FXz

Forestry and Landscape Officer with @StratfordDC.bsky.social based at Elizabeth House, Stratford-upon-Avon and remote working, 22 hpw, permanent position c-js.co.uk/3MIHJZa

Training: @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social: Vegetative Grass ID, Identifying Broadleaf Trees in Winter, Discovering Lichens, Broadleaf & Conifer Trees: Winter ID & Ecology, NVC: Winter Habitat Survey - Understanding & Describing Plant Communities, Intro to Bryophyte ID & Field ID by Bryophytes on Chalk

Training: UKHab Ltd: UKHab Intro for Practitioners, Intro to Habitat Mapping, UKHab and Biodiversity Net Gain, UKHab and Metric Condition Assessment, UKHab Grasslands, UKHab Hedgerows and Trees, Managing and Using UKHab Data, UKHab Woodlands & Designing Landscapes for BNG using UKHab c-js.info/TDSad

Technical Support Officer with Bowland Ecology, full-time, permanent position based in Clitheroe, Lancashire c-js.uk/4aYg5kS

Ecologist with Echoes Ecology Ltd, based in Polmont, easily commutable from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling, full-time, permanent position c-js.uk/4ak2cNH

Logistics Assistant and Administrator with Bowland Ecology Ltd, based in Clitheroe / hybrid, part time position

Training: Gaia Education: Permaculture Design Course Ecovillage Findhorn c-js.info/TDShold

Wildlife Protection Officer x 4 with @ScotWildlife.bsky.social 17.5 hpw, from April 2026 - June 2026, based in Dunkeld - Loch of the Lowes c-js.uk/3KIAGz8

Graduate Development Programme 2026 with Scottish Woodlands, fixed term for two years with opportunities placed throughout Scotland and North England c-js.uk/3Lsdy7Z

Biodiversity Manager required with @cam.ac.uk Full time, Cambridge

Peak Ecology Ltd is also advertising for a Senior Ecologist. Full time post in Bakewell, Derbyshire c-js.uk/4p20TXu

Field Ecologists and Graduate Ecologist opportunities with Peak Ecology Ltd. Full time – fixed term 7-month contracts. Location – Bakewell, Derbyshire c-js.uk/4s4rvK3

@n-t-s.bsky.social is seeking an Estate Manager. 40 hours per week. Location: Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YJ c-js.uk/3L92NaH

Forests & Ecosystem Services Officer with @fsc-uk.bsky.social Full time 35 hours per week (part time may be considered). Location: Home-based in the UK with occasional travel in the UK and beyond, or can be based at our Llanidloes office

RBG Kew Retail to become peat-free by the end of 2025 @rbgkew.bsky.social is pleased to announce a crucial step in its sustainability journey & commitment to become climate positive by 2030: by the end of 2025 all plants sold across RBG Kew’s retail outlets will be potted & sold in peat-free compost

Webinar: 16/1: Riparian Woodland Lichens with Petra Vergunst by @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social c-js.info/webinar

Training: Osprey Leadership Foundation: Becoming A Conservation Leader c-js.info/TDSed

Training: @KentWildlife.bsky.social: Beaver ecology and field signs c-js.info/TDSmammal

@cumbriauni.bsky.social has an opening for a Lecturer in Zoology. Full time, permanent post in Carlisle c-js.uk/491x4QC

Sandwich tern success at Forvie National Nature Reserve This is particularly good news after colonies were devastated by avian flu two years ago. The peak count of 1,102 fledged young was the highest recorded at the reserve since at least the mid-1980s.

The Land Trust wants to appoint a Development Manager - Land Acquisitions. Permanent 36 hours p/w. Home based with travel to sites weighted in South of England c-js.uk/491yGda

Training: @cieem.bsky.social: Reptiles: Ecology, Surveys & Mitigation c-js.info/TDSinvert

Ranger vacancy with @nationaltrust.org.uk fixed-term, full time (37.5 hours per week for 12 months). Blakeney Point, Frairy Farm, Holt, NR25 7NW c-js.uk/4pLBqTi

Training: @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social: What is QGIS?, Biodiversity Net Gain for Reviewers – Online and Discovering QGIS c-js.info/TDSad

Three white-tailed eagles disappear in suspicious circumstances - Forestry England The public are being asked to help the police investigate the suspicious disappearance of three white-tailed eagles. c-js.co.uk/4qi5CFr

Honeygar Land Management and Monitoring Manager with Somerset Wildlife Trust, based in Honeygar, Burtle Road, Westhay, full-time for 2 years c-js.uk/3L7f3sf

Training: Small Woods: Fan bird carving, Make a belt pouch, Tree spirit carving, Make a bendy chair with hazel, Pole Lathe Turning, Make a green wood stool, Make a split hazel 'swallow's nest' basket, Coracle Making, Gate making with sweet chestnut & Weave a bee skep from willow c-js.info/TDScraft

Trainee Ecologist - Nurturing Natural Connections with @ScotWildlife.bsky.social fixed term (35 hours per week) for 7 months based in Cumbernauld c-js.uk/3MF7No1

Marine robotics will aid restoration efforts on Scottish loch - @SAMSocean.bsky.social Restoration efforts on a Scottish loch have been boosted by experimental techniques using sea-going robotics that can identify the most suitable reintroduction sites. c-js.co.uk/4iYMoCe

Training: @FieldStudiesC.bsky.social: Discovering UK Otters: Biology, Ecology and Conservation – Online and Discovering Tracks and Signs - Online c-js.info/TDSmammal

A year of recognition for Forestry and Land Scotland with award wins Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) and its staff have been recognised with multiple awards in 2025 marking the organisation’s professionalism, forest management, technical expertise, innovation and training. c-js.co.uk/4aUTXI6

North-East Seasonal Ranger with @ScotWildlife.bsky.social 6 Month, fixed term (March-September 2026), 35 hpw based in Aberdeenshire c-js.uk/4qimyvB

Tractor Driver with Surrey Wildlife Trust, full-time, permanent position based at Bonhurst Farm, Bramley, Surrey c-js.uk/4943bPR

Event: 18/3: Ecology Expo 2026 by Ecology on Demand

Conservation Team Manager with Surrey Wildlife Trust, based at Pond Farm, Wisley Common, Byfleet, full-time, permanent position c-js.co.uk/3N5Lqbl