Wild Trainee - Evidence Team (Gloucestershire)

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust; Gloucester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A regional environmental organization in Gloucester is seeking a Wild Trainee for a one-year fixed-term role. As part of the Evidence and Connected Landscapes team, you will engage in ecological monitoring, habitat mapping, and gain practical training opportunities throughout the year. Candidates should possess independent transport for travel to nature reserves. This position offers valuable skills for a future in UK wildlife conservation.

Benefits

Tailored training and development

Experience across various teams in conservation

Qualifications

• Independent transport is essential for nature reserve travel.
• Open to developing a personal training plan and gaining diverse experience in the environmental sector.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ecological monitoring and habitat mapping.
• Gain experience across various teams within the Wildlife Trust.

Job description

Role Overview

Here at Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, we are looking for our next Wild Trainee to be part of our Evidence and Connected Landscapes team.

Training and Development

You’ll agree a personal training plan and receive tailored internal and certified external training as well as a wide range of experience across the work of the Wildlife Trusts, designed to give you the professional skills you need to get your first job in the sector.

Key Responsibilities

With individual support you will have opportunities to get involved in all aspects of GWT’s work. Initially focusing on undertaking ecological monitoring and habitat mapping across our nature reserves and project sites, you’ll get to take up opportunities in many aspects of UK wildlife conservation, while absorbing practical know‑how from your experienced and friendly mentor.

Throughout the year you will also gain technical and soft skills with other GWT teams, including Land Management, Farm Advice, Engagement & Learning and Communications to give you wider experience and an overview of the career opportunities available in the UK Nature sector.

Testimonial

"This traineeship has massively helped me gain essential skills needed for a career in the environmental sector. Ranging from practical fieldwork to people management, I have been able to build experience and confidence in a wide range of aspects, with the help of an excellent support network." – Sam, current Evidence Wild Trainee.

Employment Details

This opportunity is on a fixed‑term basis for 1 year, minimum 21 hours per week with some flexibility. Although based in Gloucester, this role involves travelling to nature reserves across Gloucestershire, so independent transport is essential March – October.