Assistant to the Head of Conservation, as part of an Environmental Practitioner Degree Apprenti[...]

Spains Hall Estate; Braintree; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A conservation-focused estate in Essex is seeking an apprentice to assist in delivering an ambitious Ecological Landscape Plan. The role involves managing and reporting on various environmental projects and will support the completion of a BSc (Honours) in Environmental and Sustainability. Candidates will gain practical experience in ecology, farming, and conservation management. The position offers a salary of £23,810 - £24,762 per annum and covers university fees through the Apprenticeship levy scheme.

Benefits

University fees covered

Accommodation during degree modules

Support for field trips

Qualifications

• Assist in delivering an Ecological Landscape Plan.
• Manage and report on agri-environment schemes.
• Participate in ecological research projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on Biodiversity Net Gain projects.
• Manage the Estate’s woodland management programme.
• Conduct field ecology and practical management tasks.

Skills

Ecology

Environmental Management

Agro-forestry

Conservation Practices

Education

BSc (Honours) Environmental and Sustainability

Job description

Location: Finchingfield, Essex
Term: Full-time, Permanent
Holidays: 28 days
Salary: £23,810 - £24,762 /annum

The primary role is to assist the Head of Conservation in delivering Spains Hall Estate’s ambitious and innovative Ecological Landscape Plan whilst completing a BSc (Honours) Environmental and Sustainability degree at Harper Adams University.

The work will be wide-ranging, enabling the appropriate candidate to build up a wealth of experience in ecology, farming, agro-forestry, natural flood management, practical conservation and Estate management.

Day-to-day activities will consist primarily of the management, monitoring and reporting of complex agri-environment schemes, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) projects and the Estate’s woodland management programme. Assistance will also be required with a range of ecological research and monitoring projects, often in collaboration with other research organisations and skilled volunteers.

The role will be a blend of office-based work, field ecology and hands-on practical Estate operations and management.

Spains Hall Estate will pay the standard hours’ salary, along with reasonable expenses and accommodation during degree modules at Harper Adams University.

University fees are covered by the Apprenticeship levy scheme for eligible applicants. The apprentice will have their first yearfield trip supported by the Estate.

For the full job description,please go to our website www.spainshallestate.co.uk