Two part-time, self-employed Assistant Surveyor Posts – SUBJECT TO FUNDINGThree days a week for 16 weeks from as early as possible in June to September 2024.Teesdale Special Flora Trust is seeking two part-time, self-employed Assistant Surveyors from June to September this year to survey the presence of rare plant species using a well-tried methodology.This is an exciting opportunity to work with an experienced botanist in Upper Teesdale in the North Pennines National Landscape area. This is one of the UK’s five ‘botanical hotspots’, famous for its unique collection of rare and scarce plant species – the so-called ‘Teesdale Assemblage’. The survey work is mostly based on identifying plants using vegetative characters. This work would suit people who are developing careers as specialist freelance botanists.The Trust is applying for a further ‘Farming in Protected Landscapes’ grant to extend its ongoing programme of surveying, to establish a baseline record of the presence and location of the rare species and to provide training and mentoring for two assistant surveyors to learn the essential skills of doing this work, with a view to expanding the very small pool of botanists able to do so. (The Trust’s applications for FiPL funding for this work have been successful in the last two years.)The contracts will be for two self-employed assistant surveyors to work for three days a week for 16 weeks from as early as possible in June to September.Requirements:Have a full driving license and their own vehicle.Be able to cope with days in remote locations on fairly rough terrain and in all weathers; one post will involve some scrambling on steep, rocky terrain.Have, or be prepared to obtain (at the Trust’s expense), an upland navigation and an outdoor or emergency first aid certificate.To express an interest, please send a CV, a covering letter and your proposed day rate to info@teesdalespecialflora.uk.Closing date: Monday 28 April 2025
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