Are you passionate about wildlife? Do you have the skills to share your knowledge with others and help use wildlife to create a nature-based sense of place where they live? To help us build trust and support in local communities, we are now recruiting for a new role of Community Wildlife Officer.…

This is an exciting opportunity to handle a challenging caseload within our busy Property Department. You’ll join an efficient, busy and friendly team and handle an exciting and varied caseload of matters. The position is a full-time position, however, we would consider part-time working for the…

Are you passionate about woodworking and eager to kickstart your career in the field of wood machining? We are a well-established and reputable woodworking company committed to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and innovative solutions to our clients. Training and Development: You will receive…

Do you enjoy working in the outdoors, learning new skills and being around people and animals? If so, then this role could be the ideal start to your farming career.We’re looking to recruit an Apprentice Farm Worker to join our team at Low Beckside Farm in Cumbria. The role will give you…

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced farm animal vet to join our expanding team. We are part of a 4 centre multidisciplinary independent practice, with 16 farm vets including multiple certificate and diploma holders. Based in North Cumbria, the Lake District National Park is on our…

Hen welfare is paramount. It is our job to ensure the girls are consistently living in conditions of the highest standard, and that our eggs are collected and sorted – also to the highest quality standards. Working on our poultry units, duties will cover the welfare and maintenance of the free…

The Lakes Free Range Egg Company is a market leading egg producer and packer based near Penrith. The welfare of our hens and the standards we set are very important – something our staff work hard to maintain. This is your chance to join the team and be part of an innovative, fast moving family…

As a Timber Production Worker, you will be an integral part of our production team, contributing to the creation of top-notch timber products. Your role will involve working with various woodworking tools and machinery to transform raw timber into finished goods. If you have a passion for working…

We are currently looking for Class 1 Milk Collection Drivers to join our Milk Operations team, based out of Penrith, working nightshift on a 5/3 shift pattern. ​ In this role, you will deliver a professional and efficient milk collection driving service within our Milk operations team, collecting…

We are currently looking for Class 1 Milk Collection Drivers to join our Milk Operations team, based out of Carlisle or Aspatria, working dayshift on a 5/3 shift pattern. ​ In this role, you will deliver a professional and efficient milk collection driving service within our Milk operations team,…

We are currently looking for a Class 1 Milk Collection Driver to join our Milk Operations team, based out of Carnforth, working nightshift on a 5/3 shift pattern. In this role, you will deliver a professional and efficient milk collection driving service within our Milk operations team,…

The University of Cumbria is one of the largest providers of degree apprenticeships in the country and our programmes are delivered to apprentices across the whole of England. With experience of assessment, you will conduct assessments in line with the requirements set in the appropriate…

Mycelium Thinking CIC is an emergent network of artists, dreamers, and change-makers. We believe that deeper connectedness, within our inner landscapes, outer landscapes, & each other, can co-create the healthier networks needed to support a more just & flourishing future. We know the…

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. As the Spring showers begin toads/frogs make their way back to their ponds to mate. Unfortunately, often these journeys require amphibians to cross the road at night, which can be pretty dangerous. Join us on a wet spring evening to collect toads on the…

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Before we can plant wildflowers on previously degraded land it needs a bit of TLC through various methods to prepare the soil.

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Coppicing is a manual method of tree maintenance to encourage new growth from old trees. A great way of managing our woodlands and ensuring they last for generations to come.

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Himalayan balsam is an invasive non-native species that grows throughout the summer months. It takes over riparian areas to reduce biodiversity and increase flood risk. In the summer months we work to pull it up (an easy task!).

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. The following years after young trees have been planted they need maintenance to ensure they get the best possible chance! This includes removing competition, checking on tree guards and laying hedges.

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Throughout the winter months we plant trees and hedges along riverbanks and across the catchment. This helps to increase biodiversity, create a haven for wildlife and provide great habitat as well as protects riverbanks, helps to slow the flow and reduce…

Want to get involved with our project and help with practical ecological restoration? Volunteer days are open to all and are a great opportunity to socialise and to learn about forest restoration, as well as contribute to creating more native woodland in Cumbria. Tasks include removing non-native…

Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard, Landbased Service Engineering Technician. Imagine working on a piece of high-tech equipment like a CLAAS LEXION combine, one of the largest output combine harvesters in the world. Equipped with a powerful 790hp engine, advanced GPS steering, field scanning…

Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard, Trade Supplier. Dive into the world of agricultural parts management and customer service with the Parts Retail Apprenticeship at CLAAS UK. Learn to navigate the complexities of inventory for cutting-edge machinery, develop expert customer service skills, and become…

Level 3 Forest Craftperson. This Royal qualification is a green apprenticeship which has been hand-picked by industry experts to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. The broad purpose of the apprenticeship is to carry out the practical operations required to create, maintain…

Level 7 Accountancy or Taxation Professional Apprenticeship. Dodd & Co fully supports professional development, with our Chartered Accountant Training Programme leading to the ACA qualification and membership of the ICAEW. Whether you join us from a graduate background, or progress from your AAT…

Level 7 Accountancy or Taxation Professional Apprenticeship. Dodd & Co fully supports professional development, with our Chartered Accountant Training Programme leading to the ACA qualification and membership of the ICAEW. Whether you join us from a graduate background, or progress from your AAT…

The AAT route into accountancy is a great starting point for a career at Dodd & Co. With an emphasis on workplace learning our training scheme incorporates the nationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technician) qualification, with the opportunity on completion to progress on all the…

Level 6 Professional Arboriculturist (Coming Soon) - Register your interest for September, 2025. Location: Workplace delivery supported with Online Lectures and Tutorial Support

Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician Apprenticeship. Dodd & Co fully support professional development with our tax training scheme incorporating the nationally recognised ATT (Association of Taxation Technician) qualification, and offering the opportunity on completion to progress…

Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician Apprenticeship. Dodd & Co fully support professional development with our tax training scheme incorporating the nationally recognised ATT (Association of Taxation Technician) qualification, and offering the opportunity on completion to progress…

The AAT route into accountancy is a great starting point for a career at Dodd & Co. With an emphasis on workplace learning our training scheme incorporates the nationally recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technician) qualification, with the opportunity on completion to progress on all the…

Level 2 Golf Greenkeeping Apprenticeship Standard. A Golf Greenkeeper is responsible for the maintenance, care and overall appearance of a golf course in line with employer’s requirements. It is their job to maintain a good quality playing surface and ensure the course offers a consistent challenge…

Level 4 Arboriculturist Apprenticeship Standard. This occupation is found in arboricultural, utility, facilities management and grounds maintenance organisations. These include local authorities, arboricultural consultancies, estates, commercial organisations and charities. The broad purpose of the…

Level 2 Sports Turf Operative Standard. A Sports Turf Operative may also be referred to as a Groundsperson and in some cases a Grounds Maintenance Operative linked to a sporting facility. This occupation exists to ensure that public and private sports facilities are available for use by the public…

Join our workparty for general maintenance work. We'll be doing all kinds of tasks depending on what needs doing so you may find yourself tree staking, checking tubes and ties, removing tubes, grass weeding, path clearance, hedge trimming or plug planting for example.Various dates and locations -…

Assistant Farm Manager, Level 4. The Assistant farm manager will assist in the management at every stage, from the breeding for livestock, during the production of the livestock through to either farm gate sale or direct supply to the consumer. They will consider human, plant and animal health and…

If you would like to join as a volunteer and offer any of your skills, such as Fundraising, IT support, Learning about the breed and hill farmers, or Trustee, then we would love to hear from you and aid us in building our growing team who find it a varied and rewarding experience.

Trustees roles are responsible for running the Charity. We currently have 4 appointed and welcome individuals who have the necessary skills to complement our existing board in: Business planning/strategy, Marketing & promotions, Grant writing & Financial management, accounting, investing, IT &…

Gardening and Maintenance Helpers at Animal Concern Cumbria. Our Centre sits in a lovely rural setting. The quiet aspect is good helping reduce stress and anxieties for our animals during their stay in our care.

We welcome school students wanting placements and the occasional older student needing hours etc before going to uni. These are normally a week's placement and there are relevant forms to complete on the website before applying. The work experience is open to anyone, and is from 9am to 1pm each day…

We welcome school students wanting placements and the occasional older student needing hours etc before going to uni. These are normally a week's placement and there are relevant forms to complete on the website before applying. The work experience is open to anyone, and is from 9am to 1pm each day…

We have a position available for a Level 3 Business & Administration apprenticeship. Job Role and Key Tasks: Compiling of reports; Customer correspondence via email & verbally; Maintaining filing systems & archives; Processing mail; Updating information; Photocopying & scanning; Data input &…

Get the micro-volunteering bug today and join the biggest citizen’s science project that National Parks have ever undertaken. Look Wild uses a free nature identification app that will name plants and animals for you and contribute to a huge National Park-led project at the same time. It’s free to…

Volunteering as part of a team, Countryside volunteers help look after, improve and protect special outdoor places so that nature and wildlife can thrive and everyone can enjoy Windermere.

Our House Experience Volunteers add the sparkle to any visit – giving everyone a warm welcome, bringing stories from Townend to life and helping people get the best out of their day. The Brownes of Townend were just an ordinary farming family, but their home and belongings bring to life over 400…

Our Visitor Welcome volunteers create a positive first impression with a warm welcome; helping all visitors get all they need from their visit. You’ll also help us provide a personalised thank you, leaving people with a positive lasting impression.

Veterinary Nursing Level 3 Apprenticeship. Veterinary nursing is the supportive care of animals receiving treatment within a veterinary practice. A veterinary nurse works as a member of the veterinary team, providing expert nursing care for sick animals. Veterinary nurses also play a significant…

Landscape Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship. This qualification is suitable for anyone working in a landscape construction (hard landscape) industry this includes the establishment of hard surfaces & structures in addition to the establishment of plants in cultivated areas and therefore focuses on…

Horticulture Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship. A horticulture supervisor can be employed to oversee work in public parks and gardens, green spaces and historic gardens, private gardens and estates or in production nurseries and retail outlets. Many businesses will be specialised in their…

Horticulture Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship. This qualification is suitable for anyone working in a horticulture/soft landscaping industry including the establishment and maintenance of plants and cultivated area and therefore focuses on plant propagation and plant growth. The work is generally…

Candidates for this Level 3 Farriery Apprenticeship Standard must be at least 16 years of age however there is no upper age limit. Candidates must serve a period of Apprenticeship of four years whilst employed by an Approved Training Farrier (ATF). An ATF is a person who is a Registered Farrier…

Level 2 Arborist Standard (CUMBRIA). The arboricultural industry manages trees for their benefits and values in diverse urban and rural locations from city parks and urban woodlands, to country estates and private gardens. The industry manages trees adjacent to highways, railways, watercourses and…

Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship. Animal Care and Welfare Assistants look after the routine day to day husbandry and care of domestic and/or wild animals under guidance in a variety of different settings. The work is carried out individually or as part of a team in places such…

Assistant Farm Manager Level 4 Apprenticeship. The broad purpose of the occupation is to professionally operate and support the management of an agricultural or horticultural business such as a farm. They will assist in the management at every stage, from the beginning of the product life cycle…

Livestock Unit Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship. An employee in this occupation will be responsible for making decisions about daily management of livestock such as changes in diet based on nutritional values in feed. They will manage livestock before, during and after parturition, providing…

A General Farm Worker is likely to specialise in Livestock or Crop. This Apprenticeship Standard takes a core and options approach. All apprentices will complete the core and must select the one most appropriate option to their role: Livestock Worker or Crop Worker. In their daily work, an employee…

Senior Equine Groom Level 3 Apprenticeship. The Senior Equine Groom will have a sound knowledge of horse anatomy and physiology and the ability to assess and promote health. They will be able to recognise and treat common minor injuries and ailments. They will be capable of presenting horses to a…

Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship. This is a practical, “hands on” occupation where apprentices will work under supervision individually or as part of a team. The Equine Groom is an integral part in the life of the horse, providing essential day-to-day care. They will be involved with feeding,…

An opportunity to assist the Travel Actively team in arranging and running events. This could include administrative tasks such as managing attendee lists, setting up stalls and helping activities run smoothly. This opportunity can help you develop your skills and experience to support you in the…

An opportunity to be trained as a bike mechanic, from improving your at-home skills to becoming qualified. We can help you develop your skills and experience to fix common bike problems so the next time you are out and about you can fix that puncture and carry on! Or work towards certification to…

A chance to become trained as a cycle leader to lead groups of riders. You could set up your own groups and lead them from a health centre to a leisure centre where there are facilities to get cleaned up. Or lead a ride round the best local shops ending at a train station for onward travel.

Our Wildlife Watch groups are for children to make friends with other nature detectives and have lots of fun taking part in practical nature activities - from pond dipping to wildlife safaris.

Community event volunteers help to connect people to nature and also help people take action to protect nature. Events vary, and include rockpooling, guided walks, eggcase hunts, craft activities, and coastal foraging. Some events are for adults, whereas others are family events. Whatever your…

Get stuck in to practical task on a hands-on conservation day. There's plenty of wildflower planting to do, scrub and bramble removal, bracken bashing, and invasive plant removal, as well as path, bridge and boundary repairs. Lace up your boots and come and join us!

As a busy centre, we can provide in-depth work experience of being employed in an equine stableyard. We are passionate about sharing experiences and helping students get a foothold in the industry. When you work with us, we will train you in safe yard practices as well as give references and…