A Wilder Walkmill Apprentice Co-ordinator

West Cumbria Rivers Trust; Keswick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in environmental conservation is seeking a passionate individual to lead and manage a new cohort of apprentices. This exciting role offers the opportunity to engage young people in meaningful work while fostering their skills in environmental conservation. You will be responsible for recruiting, training, and motivating apprentices, ensuring they complete their qualifications. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on the local environment and community. If you are ready to inspire the next generation and contribute to vital conservation efforts, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant practical environmental conservation experience.
• Strong organizational skills and a mature, flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and manage the second cohort of apprentices.
• Develop and deliver training for apprentices.
• Maintain effective communication with young people.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Mentoring Skills

Education

Degree in Environmental/Conservation

HND in Environmental/Conservation

Job description

Salary: Grade 4A starts at £32,082 per annum plus 9% pension

Contract length: Fixed until August 2027

West Cumbria Rivers Trust is a registered environmental charity dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the wildlife and habitats of rivers, lakes and the surrounding countryside in West Cumbria.

WCRT has been successful in securing a £2.3 million lottery funded project at Walkmill Community Woodlands near Whitehaven, West Cumbria. WCRT believe that reconnecting people to the natural world is essential to safeguarding its future and it also comes with a host of physical and mental health benefits for the people who get involved. This exciting role will be recruiting and managing the second cohort of apprentices doing their Countryside Worker level 2 apprenticeship scheme at Walkmill Community Woodlands and across West Cumbria, with the aim of engaging young people in a lifelong career in the environmental conservation sector.

Responsibilities:

1. Recruit and manage the second cohort of apprentices.
2. Develop and deliver training for apprentices.
3. Motivate and encourage apprentices to complete the Countryside Worker qualification.
4. Maintain effective communication with a broad section of society, particularly with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Degree/HND in environmental/conservation qualification (or equivalent experience).
2. At least 3 years of relevant practical environmental conservation experience.
3. Strong organizational skills and a mature, flexible approach.

You will be part of a team based in Keswick, Cumbria, reporting to the A Wilder Walkmill Project Manager.

If you believe that you have the passion, commitment and skills to take this exciting opportunity forward then we would like to hear from you. For further details please visit the West Cumbria Rivers Trust website: www.westcumbriariverstrust.org. If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact Jenny Garbe, A Wilder Walkmill project manager on 07983 777369 or email [e-mail]

To apply for this post please send your CV with a covering letter setting out your experience and qualifications as highlighted in the job specification to [e-mail]

The closing Date for applications is 9am on Monday 12th May 2025. Interviews will be held in person in Keswick, Cumbria on Thursday 22nd May 2025.