WILD TRAINEE – LAND MANAGEMENT TEAM (GLOUCESTERSHIRE) - Voluntary

The Wildlife Trusts; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization in the UK offers a 1-year traineeship focused on developing skills and knowledge in wildlife conservation. As a Land Management Trainee at Crickley Hill, you'll engage in hands-on habitat management and work alongside experienced mentors to gain valuable experience in the conservation sector.

Benefits

Access to training and conferences

Hands-on experience in wildlife conservation

Qualifications

• No formal education requirements stated, but passion for wildlife conservation is implied.
• Independent transport required due to location.

Responsibilities

• Engage in practical habitat management tasks including coppicing, scrub cutting, and fencing.
• Work alongside a mentor to gain practical skills in wildlife conservation.
• Coordinate with various departments for training and events.

Skills

Habitat management

Wildlife conservation

Teamwork

Job description

1-year, 21 hours per week traineeship

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

If so, we might have the perfect opportunity for you!

This role is intended to provide experience and skills necessary to pursue a career in UK wildlife conservation and habitat management. Former land management trainees have gained paid jobs in the sector following the end of the traineeship.

Land Management Trainees will be based in our Land Management East Team. Focusing on outdoors, practical habitat management across 30 nature reserves, you’ll be involved with tasks such as coppicing, scrub cutting, fencing, path building and leading volunteers. You’ll gain experience in many aspects of UK wildlife conservation, while absorbing practical knowledge from your experienced and friendly mentor.

Trainees will also gain a broad and flexible range of experience with other departments within the Trust, plus access to relevant sector specific internal and external training, events, conferences and projects.

Salary: Voluntary

Term: 1 Year, 21 hour per week.

Location: This role is based at Crickley Hill near Gloucester. There is no public transport so independent transport is required.

Liaison with : Ecological Evidence, Farm Advice, Engagement & Learning and Communications.

This role is based at Crickley Hill near Gloucester. There is no public transport so independent transport is required.

To make an application, please send a CV and covering letter to [e-mail] by midnight on Sunday, 06th July 2025.