Junior Landscape Surveyors

Devon Wildlife Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization in the United Kingdom is looking for passionate individuals to join their team as Junior Landscape Surveyors. This exciting role is part of the Connecting People and Landscapes project, aimed at promoting biodiversity and supporting communities. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including 25 days of annual leave, this position offers a unique opportunity to kickstart a career in wildlife and conservation. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Agile working arrangements including home working

Flexitime system

Contributory pension scheme

Death in Service cover

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for wildlife and conservation.
• Ability to work on diverse projects in conservation.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the Connecting People and Landscapes project.
• Support farmers, landowners, and communities in conservation efforts.

Job description

Salary: £24,570pa plus 7% pension
Closing date: Sunday 15 February

Are you passionate about starting a career in wildlife and conservation? Do you want to be involved in an exciting new project that will connect wildlife surveys and nature-friendly farming?

Devon Wildlife Consultants (DWC) is the commercial arm of Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) and is involved in an exciting partnership project called ‘Connecting People and Landscapes’.

This role will be working on the Connecting People and Landscapes in a Changing Climate Project (CPL). CPL is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to bring together farmers, landowners and communities in Devon and beyond; including these Junior Landscape Surveyor roles to encourage diverse talent into the conservation sector.

We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. To achieve our vision, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves.

You’ll get paid a good salary for a role that helps the environment, learn lots of skills to boost your CV and get experiences to help you in your future career. This is a unique opportunity to try something new, and to take a first step on a career path where you can make a real difference. The natural environment needs you!

If you would like to find out more about what the role involves, please read our ‘Day in the Life’by one of our previous Junior Landscape Surveyors.

We hope you will join us on this exciting journey!

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 10 months, based at Aldens Court, Exeter.

Interviews are being held on Wednesday 25 February at Follaton House, Totnes.

Employee benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Agile working arrangements including home working
• Flexitime system
• Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
• Death in Service cover
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development opportunities

For further information and to apply for the post, please visit website.

DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.

Registered Charity Number no 213224