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Location

Close to the town centre, Foxhill Bank is 1/2 mile south-west of Church and Oswaldtwistle railway station in the valley of Tinker Brook, a tributary of the River Hyndburn. From the main road, Union Road, turn down Mill Hill opposite the cenotaph, past the fire station and follow the road downhill to the small car park by the reserve entrance. There is a train service to Church and Oswaldtwistle station and a bus service from Accrington and Blackburn.

Access

No permit is needed and you can visit any time of year. Recent work has created wheelchair access. Please keep dogs on a lead.

Status

The 3.24 ha site is owned by Hyndburn Borough Council and leased to the Trust.

Aug 14, 2012

Temporary Marketing Officer (Maternity Cover)


MARKETING OFFICER - 9 month Temporary Maternity cover 
£ 20,000 – £22,000 P.A. + 3% Option Contrib Pension
Bamber Bridge

Full Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week                                                                

Are you looking for a unique marketing role? Here’s an exciting opportunity to be part of the award winning marketing team responsible for promoting the North West’s iconic new attraction, Brockholes. You will also assist in the marketing of products and services to generate vital income for our charity. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual, with determination and a strong creative flair.

You’re role will be to deliver a wide range targeted marketing campaigns, from membership to products and services, and events. You will have a wide range of skills covering the full marketing mix, both online and offline, and have a tenacious attitude to your work. You will work on tracking campaigns, market research, What’s on leaflets and online platforms such as e-news, Social media and multiple websites, to name a few!

This is an exciting role for someone looking to develop their marketing career. The role is diverse, and will provide a key opportunity for learning and skills development within the marketing discipline.

To thrive in our culture, you will need a dynamic, entrepreneurial attitude, a huge enthusiasm for the natural world and a fantastic ability to motivate other people and achieve outstanding results.  In return, we offer a friendly and flexible working environment, great opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a positive difference for people and wildlife in the North West.

If this sounds like you, please apply!

Full Job Description
Application Form
Diversity Monitoring Form

Closing Date For Receipt Of Applications Is:   Tuesday 28th August
It Is Envisaged Interviews Will Be Held: 6th September 2012

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May 22, 2013

UK nature is in trouble – that is the conclusion of a groundbreaking report published today by a coalition of leading conservation and research organisations.

 

 

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The Lancashire Wildlife Trust is a Registered Charity (No. 229325) and a Registered Company (No.731548) dedicated to the protection and promotion of the wildlife in Lancashire, seven boroughs of Greater Manchester and four of Merseyside, all lying North of the River Mersey. © Lancashire Wildlife Trust 2012

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