Jobs and volunteer opportunities
Find the latest jobs and volunteer roles from our member organisations who are working towards a low carbon Cumbria
ZCC lists sustainable and green jobs from our member organisations as well as volunteer opportunities across Cumbria. This information is provided in good faith and ZCC holds no responsibility for the accuracy and links provided.
If you’re looking for a volunteer role, your local sustainability group would love to hear from you. Repair cafes, climate action talks, film screenings, clothes swaps… there are so many ways you can get involved. SEARCH FOR YOUR LOCAL GROUP
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LEAD ECOLOGIST
Description: Lead and oversee a team of ecologists giving planning advice and planning Habitat Regulations Assessments. You will also lead technical advice internally and externally within the Council whilst ensuring consideration is given to the relevant National and International legislation and policies whilst incorporating opportunities for ecological / biodiversity enhancements.
Employer: Westmorland and Furness Council
Location: Various throughout Cumbria
Salary: 42,404 – 43,421
Closes: 22/12/2023
ECOLOGIST
Description: Provide advice in the context of planning applications and processes and carry out Habitat Regulations Assessments. You will also provide technical advice internally and externally to the Council whilst ensuring consideration is given to the relevant National and International legislation and policies whilst incorporating opportunities for ecological / biodiversity enhancements.
Employer: Westmoreland and Furness Council
Location: Various throughout Cumbria
Salary: 33,945 – 34,845
Closes: 22/12/2023
FINANCE AND RESOURCES MANAGER
Description: A finance professional to take the lead on the day-to-day management of finances who also has the appetite to work strategically and develop new, more efficient ways of managing our budgets and staffing capacity.
Employer: Cumbria Action for Sustainability
Location: Flexible .
Salary: 32, 000 – 42, 000 FTE
Closes: 2nd January
FUNDRAISING OFFICER (GRANTS AND FOUNDATIONS)
Description: As fundraising officer, you will help maximise income from grants, charitable trusts, and corporate foundations & partnerships through excellent stewardship, and to build on a strong foundation to create a high-quality pipeline of new funding opportunities to reach our aspirational organisational aims
Employer: Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Location: Flexible
Salary: 29,834 – 35hr week
Closes: 30 November
VOLUNTEER: CHAIR, ZCCP STRATEGIC OVERSIGHT BOARD
Description: We’re looking for a volunteer chair for our strategic oversight board; ensure it is operating strategically and transparently and is influential, both as a group and as individuals, to keep the ZCCP on track with its ambitious plans.
Employer: Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership
Location: Flexible
Salary: Volunteer
Closes: 9am 30 November
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Local sustainability groups need volunteers like you. Repair cafes, climate action talks, film screenings, clothes swaps… there are so many ways you can get involved.
ZCC lists sustainable and green jobs in Cumbria. It provides this information on good faith and holds no responsibility for the accuracy and links provided.
