YHREF are aware that jobs are a bit thin on the ground in these cut based times and that many of our chums are looking for a change of scene. With this in mind here is our regional / Yorkshire centric jobs round up.

Zoo Education Strategist - University of York/Flamingo Land. The role is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to be based at the CIRCLE institute, a new collaborative initiative between the University of York (a world top 100 university) and the UK’s most visited zoo, Flamingo Land (Malton, North Yorkshire). The aim of CIRCLE is to carry out ground-breaking research that will contribute to the conservation of wild animals and places and to disseminate the information in a manner that is accessible, interesting and fun. Closing date Thursday 16th December 2010. For more information click here.

Wildlife Consultant - Whitcher Wildlife Ltd. Whitcher Wildlife Ltd is a small, family based company with seven employees offering a Wildlife Consultancy service to all from private home owners to all aspects of industry and specialising in the rail industry. For more information click here.

Conservation Adviser - Planning - Woodland Trust. Due to a re-organisation and expansion of the Woodland Trust’s Conservation team, we are looking for an outstanding advocate for our cause with a passion for woods and trees, and a desire to make a real difference as we work to influence policy and practice in favour of our woodland conservation objectives. The Conservation Team also provides advice and support to a range of functions across the Trust. Closing date Monday 3rd January 2011. For more information click here.

Lecturer in Sustainable Design - University of Sheffield School of Architecture. This is an exciting opportunity for a research lead academic to contribute the School’s investment in the area of sustainable design. You will drive the advancement of sustainable design through your research activities and through creative and innovative teaching. You will play a key role in developing the teaching of Sustainable Design in the School. You will contribute substantially to teaching on both the undergraduate and postgraduate modules and will assist the integration of sustainable design into studio design teaching. You will continue to develop you personal research profile along with working collaboratively within the Sustainable Architecture and Structures Research Group. Closing date Tuesday 14th December 2010. For more information click here.

Membership and Administration Officer - Carplus. Carplus is a small national sustainable transport charity based in Leeds. We are looking for a highly organised and capable individual to take on the key role of Membership and Administration Officer. Closing date Monday 13th December 2010. For more information click here.