Location: Lower Sharpham Farm, Totnes (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £12.75/hour
Contract: permanent, 20 hours/week across 4 days (occasional evening/weekend work required)
We are seeking a conscientious, organised individual to join our small and friendly team at our residential training base near Totnes. This part-time role involves running business administration, supporting the coordination of training courses/events, and overseeing website updates. You’ll work alongside the Ambios directors, marketing and communications officer, and project staff to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of Ambios operations.
Ambios Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to nature recovery training and rewilding. We provide practical training, funded projects, and community engagement to support nature recovery and empower individuals to achieve their goals for nature, science, education, and employment.
The ideal candidate is organised, personable, and proactive, with knowledge of nature recovery and excellent communication skills. Flexible working arrangements are available, with one mandatory office day per week.
To apply please download and complete the application form below and return to jackskuse@ambios.net by Wednesday 18th December.
We offer several ways to directly contribute to our efforts to restore nature on the Sharpham Estate. You can choose to help out once a week with our practical project work, get involved in our monthly survey efforts, or for a more immersive experience, join us this winter as a residential volunteer. This is all part of our nature recovery project with Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest.
This group meets regularly on Tuesdays (ongoing commitment required – register your interest below)
Get active and make a difference with practical nature recovery activities as part of our tree planting project. Working with our ranger Jess you’ll help to build tree guards, build/remove fences and plant trees.
You must be 18 or over, physically fit and in good health.
First Friday of each month (registration and ongoing commitment required)
Get a chance to take part in citizen science surveys as well as occasional practical days and visits from external trainers. You may also be asked to help out with public events. This is family-friendly with children welcome.
Ambios is offering a limited number of residential volunteering opportunities at Lower Sharpham Farm between January and March 2025, ranging from two weeks to three months.
Living and Learning at Lower Sharpham Farm gives you the chance to spend time in the beautiful River Dart Valley. You’ll join a community on the farm, actively engaging with our nature recovery work, and giving back to nature.
A fee of £220 per week applies. Food and accommodation are provided. No special experience is needed, just a passion for the outdoors and teamwork.
We work with Lifetime Projects to help secure placements for people from other parts of Europe – offering opportunities to also improve confidence and competence in speaking the English language.
*Costs to cover food and accommodation apply
Ambios Ltd is a UK registered not-for-profit company limited by guarantee – meaning it can only spend its income on helping people achieve their goals for nature/science/education and supporting organisations in achieving their objectives for wildlife/conservation/biodiversity.
Companies House Registration Number: 4185277
By entering your email you consent to receive emails &
updates from us.
