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Land + Nature Skills Service - LANSS LANSS is your gateway to a lifetime of skills in land and nature based industries in Cumbria

Develop your nature identification skills by checking what is on offer on the LANSS course finder! 🌿From fungi and liche...
26/10/2026

Develop your nature identification skills by checking what is on offer on the LANSS course finder! 🌿

From fungi and lichens to bryophytes and trees, there are a range of courses available to help you build your knowledge of the natural world. 🍄🌳

Whether you're looking to develop existing skills or explore a new area of interest, discover the training opportunities available!

🔎 Explore the course listings: https://www.lanss.uk/explore?type=courses

25/10/2026

Meet Joe!

In this video, Joe, who is the Deer & Venison Project Manager for Cumbria Connect, shares an insight into his role and his work within the land and nature sector. 🌿

There are so many different career paths across the sector, each offering unique opportunities to develop skills and make a difference.

Follow LANSS for more stories from the people working across our land-based industries!

https://www.lanss.uk/

Connect for Nature

What are LANSS up to? 🌱 We’re getting out and about at careers fairs in schools, meeting young people and helping them d...
22/10/2026

What are LANSS up to? 🌱

We’re getting out and about at careers fairs in schools, meeting young people and helping them discover the exciting opportunities available across the land-based sector!

From farming to forestry to nature conservation and more, we’re passionate about raising awareness of the different career paths, skills and training opportunities available.

It’s always great to connect with the next generation and show them where a career in the sector could take them. 💚

Keep following LANSS to see what we’re up to next!

Funding available for outdoor learning in Cumbria!Could your organisation benefit from funding to employ an Outdoor Lear...
20/10/2026

Funding available for outdoor learning in Cumbria!

Could your organisation benefit from funding to employ an Outdoor Learning Leader?

The Ernest Cook Trust is offering grants of up to £20,000 per year for up to three years to eligible charities and non-profit organisations, helping more young people connect with nature and learn about the environment.

📅 Expressions of interest close at 5pm on 30th October 2026.

Find out more about eligibility and how to apply: https://www.lanss.uk/news/applications-invited-for-a-grant-to-enable-you-to-fund-an-outdoor-learning-leader

🌱 Looking for a career with variety, purpose, and real opportunities for growth?The Route to Rural campaign from the Cen...
19/10/2026

🌱 Looking for a career with variety, purpose, and real opportunities for growth?

The Route to Rural campaign from the Central Association for Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) aims to showcase the diverse opportunities and long-term career prospects of an Agricultural Valuer, from land and property management, valuation, infrastructure, environmental work and more.

Find out more and explore where a career as an Agricultural Valuer could lead you: https://www.caav.org.uk/welcome-to-route-to-rural

CAAV - Central Association of Agricultural Valuers

16/10/2026

🌳 Discover life in the land and nature sector!

In this video, Tabitha shares a glimpse into her experience working outdoors and developing her skills and knowledge.

From practical, hands-on work to a variety of exciting career paths, the sector offers plenty of opportunities to explore.

Follow LANSS for more career inspiration, training opportunities and stories from across the sector! 🌱

🌿 Find out more at: https://www.lanss.uk

Connect for Nature

Looking for your next opportunity?The Barrow Jobs & Skills Fair is an opportunity to explore local career options, conne...
15/10/2026

Looking for your next opportunity?

The Barrow Jobs & Skills Fair is an opportunity to explore local career options, connect with employers and find out more about training and skills development.

LANSS will be there, sharing information about careers, training and opportunities across the land and nature sector. Come along, meet the team and find out more!

📅 Monday 19th October 2026
⏰ 9am–6pm
📍 Barrow Town Hall

🔗 Find out more: https://www.lanss.uk/events/barrow-jobs-and-skills-fair

We hope to see you there! If you cannot attend this event, the next Jobs and Skills fair will be held at Carlisle College on Thursday 21st January 2027 - 14:00pm till 18:30pm.

Did you know there are grants available that could help fund your studies?🎓 LANSS shares information about funding oppor...
14/10/2026

Did you know there are grants available that could help fund your studies?🎓

LANSS shares information about funding opportunities to help people access training, education and skills development.

One opportunity right now is the Carlisle Educational Charity, which offers grants for young people under 25 living in Carlisle to support their education and training, see the deadline for application for this particular opportunity:

📅 Application deadline: 30th October 2026

Find out more about and read the full details below:

🔗 https://www.lanss.uk/news/funding-for-training-and-skills-development

Thinking about your next step?Myerscough College is hosting an Open Day on 21st of November, giving you the chance to m...
12/10/2026

Thinking about your next step?

Myerscough College is hosting an Open Day on 21st of November, giving you the chance to meet the staff, tour the campus and explore the courses available.

With courses across agriculture, animal studies, forestry, farriery, vet nursing, zoology and more, it’s a great opportunity to explore your options and discover where a career in land & nature could take you. 🌿

📅 21st November 2026
⏰ 10am–1pm
📍 Myerscough College, Preston Centre

👉 Find out more and register via:
https://www.lanss.uk/events/myerscough-college-course-advice-morning-15-november-2

Myerscough College Sports Centre

Looking to start your career in engineering? 🎓💧United Utilities is recruiting for a Graduate Project Engineer in Kendal ...
08/10/2026

Looking to start your career in engineering? 🎓💧

United Utilities is recruiting for a Graduate Project Engineer in Kendal as part of its three-year Graduate Programme. The role offers hands-on experience across engineering, water and wastewater, with opportunities to work in both office and site environments alongside experienced teams.

📍 Kendal, Cumbria
🎓 3-year graduate programme
📅 Applications close 21st October 2026

👉 Find out more via: https://www.lanss.uk/opportunities/graduate-project-engineer

United Utilities

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