Work Outdoors? DEFA has a job for you

If you love the great Manx outdoors, the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture says it may have just the job for you!

The department is recruiting a countryside operative to help maintain the Island's forests, glens and recreational areas.

In its advert, DEFA says the job - which pays up to around £32,000 a year - involves maintaining footpaths, signs, walls, hedges and helping protect against pests, disease, fire and flood.

If you'd like to apply you have until Wednesday, October 14 to do so here.