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Opportunities

See below opportunities currently available, please contact us for further information. We look forward to hearing from you!

New Funding. New Opportunity for a local person to Tebay.

Support & Education Officer at £16.00 per hour, 15 hours a week, self-employed for 10 month : May 2026 to March 31th 2027. The role is Secretary work 2 days a week based in Tebay, Cumbria.

This role is helping with Fell Pony herds and Hill Breeders gathering knowledge to help with talks to interested groups and educational sessions in schools, also helping with ongoing funding applications. The taking of the minutes at FPHT meetings, helping with a publication of an educational book on Hill Bred Fell Ponies which will enhance and maintain the Fell Pony traditions in Lake District farming systems and the resilience of nature friendly farming in this important World Heritage site.

Application form download here

Closing date is the 25th May.2026

Please email info.fpht@gmail.com for more information

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