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NEW PATHS OPEN FOR COUNTRYSIDE WORKERS IN WILTSHIRE

Local people with knowledge of the countryside and country pursuits are being sought by Wiltshire College to help prevent traditional countryside skills and knowledge dying out.

With 42.6% of all land-based workers over 45[1], the demand for individuals with knowledge of [SUBJECTS] is so high that the college has teamed up with Protocol National, the leading provider of Further Education staff in the UK, to target people with relevant experience and encourage them to pass their skills on to future generations.

It is estimated that 21,500 new workers need to enter the sector in the next 10 years[2] and this level of demand means that generous rates of pay are being offered to those willing to work as lecturers or assessors.

Steve Ball, Protocol National’s Client Development Manager for the Wiltshire region, said: “The land-based sector is an aging industry. In order to ensure the next generation understands the countryside and how to look after it, we desperately need more people to teach them.

Working within a Further Education college is extremely flexible and ideal for fitting around an existing role or family commitments while also providing an extra boost to your income.

Steve added, “It is ideal for those who are looking for a new and exciting career direction or challenge in addition to their current job and since most courses combine class-room style teaching with practical elements there is plenty of stimulation and variety.

“In addition to the financial benefits it also provides chance to invest in the future of a vital sector, by ensuring that skills and knowledge aren’t lost.”

For further information please call 0115 911 1200 or log onto www.protocol-national.co.uk.