The Paragon Vets Advanced Breeding Team based in Newbiggin, Penrith are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic, adaptable and self-motivated individual to join the team as Advanced Breeding Administrative Assistant. Successful candidates will have excellent organisational and administrative skills,…

Paragon Vets are currently seeking an Approved Tuberculin Tester (ATT) to join their farm team 4 days per week. The role will support both their Dalston and Newbiggin farm clients, whilst working alongside their Technicians, Vets and Admin teams. The ideal candidate will be OCQ (AHP) ATT qualified,…

Paragon Vets are delighted to offer opportunities to join their expanding, independent, multi-centre practice. With three centres and a team of 16 farm vets — including multiple certificate and diploma holders — they provide a supportive, forward-thinking environment where high clinical standards,…

Are you good with plants and people? Would you like the challenge of managing an organic community allotment to produce food and protect nature? Art Gene is seeking a Community Gardener on a fixed-term contract until 2028. They can consider a 3, 4 or 5 day-a-week contract for the right candidate,…

The Lake District National Park welcomes over 19 million visitors a year, with many of them attracted by the beautiful stretches of water here. The role of our Volunteer Lake Rangers is to positively engage with a wide range of lake users, from open-water swimmers to powerboat drivers. Our…

Are you passionate about the outdoors, wildlife or farming? Want to turn that passion into a career? Cumbria Connect is now recruiting for three apprentices, focusing on nature recovery, nature-friendly farming and land management – right here in the Lake District.

Come and get involved learning about endangered wildflower meadow restoration work at the Cumbria Seed Bank. We are saving seed from 14 rare and declining species to then propagate into plug plants at our conservation nursery at Gosling Sike, then we'll plant them out in specific sites to establish…

Eric and Dianne Horn from Slackhouse Farm near Gilsland would like to offer a young person the opportunity to learn about their cheese making with the potential to help them at the dairy and with selling at farmers markets. Slackhouse Farm cheeses are made by hand on the farm using organic milk…

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…

Take a look at the National Trust website to search volunteering opportunities, for example at one of their Historic properties.

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…

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…

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…