Wild Trainee - Evidence Team (Voluntary)

The Wildlife Trusts; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wildlife Trusts is offering a voluntary traineeship focusing on ecological evidence and wildlife conservation. Trainees will gain hands-on experience in data collection and analysis while supporting conservation efforts across Gloucestershire. Flexibility in hours and valuable skills for future employment in the sector are key benefits.

Qualifications

• Interest in wildlife conservation and ecology.
• Ability to work independently and travel across Gloucestershire.
• Willingness to participate in unpredictable tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze wildlife and ecological data.
• Travel to nature reserves for surveys.
• Participate in Citizen Science activities.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Wildlife conservation

Job description

1 year, 21 hours per week traineeship - Voluntary

Are you looking to pursue a career in UK wildlife conservation?

This role is designed to provide experience and skills necessary to pursue a career in UK wildlife conservation and habitat management. All former Evidence trainees have secured paid jobs in the sector after completing the traineeship.

Ecological Evidence Trainees will be based in our Evidence and Connected Landscapes Team. There is a maximum of two Evidence trainees at any time.

The Evidence team collects, analyses, and reports on wildlife, environmental, and ecological data used for GWT and local government decision-making. Data collection and analysis are carried out by a friendly team of staff, trainees, and Citizen Science volunteers.

This is a 12-month voluntary traineeship with a schedule of 21 hours per week, offering some flexibility.

Although based in Gloucester, the role involves travelling to nature reserves across Gloucestershire, so independent transport is essential from March to October.

There may be occasional opportunities to attend evening and weekend events, but these are not mandatory. Participation beyond standard hours is voluntary.

Our head office is located at Robinswood Hill Country Park in Gloucester. Trainees survey nature reserves across Gloucestershire during spring and summer.

Due to the nature of the work, tasks and responsibilities can be unpredictable and varied.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fair treatment for all applicants and employees.

As a charity, we aim to minimize recruitment costs. We appreciate recruitment agency support, but unless contacted by us, assistance is not required at this time.