Wildlife jobs in United Arab Emirates

Closing date: Monday 12 May 2025
Salary: £19,656 pro rata
Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Part time
Location: Cornwall Wildlife Trust HQ, Five Acres, Allet, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ

To deliver work programmes across the Mid Cornwall Nature Reserves directly through practical work, working alongside the Mid Cornwall Reserves Officer. Reserves estate work will involve management of woodland, scrubland, grassland, heathland, wetland and hedgerow habitats.

This role is designed to equip you with both the skills and experience needed to pursue a career in the conservation sector through a combination of in-house and externally certified training. Trust staff will teach practical nature reserve management skills and provide the theory and rationale behind the work you are undertaking. A training budget of £1,000 is available to fund a combination of external training opportunities. Potential courses available to a prospective trainee include Outdoor & Forestry First Aid (mandatory), Brushcutter, Pesticides, 4x4 off-road driving, Basic Tree Inspection, ATV, Chainsaw, Species Identification or Surveying. Please note that the budget will not cover all of the above courses. Budget allocation will be determined upon offer of the position and centered around any prior qualifications possessed.

Cornwall Wildlife Trust are looking for two enthusiastic trainees to help deliver a busy work plan at our Mid Cornwall Nature Reserves. Applicants must be able to demonstrate some previous experience of working on reserves or similar. This role is designed to equip you with both the skills and experience needed to pursue a career in the conservation sector.

You will work directly with the Mid Cornwall Reserves Officer delivering work across a wide range of habitats including woodland, scrubland, grassland, heathland, wetland and hedgerow. Tasks will be varied and cover a wide range of management activities, so you’ll need to be both energetic and adaptable.

Benefits:

• Cornwall Wildlife Trust operates excellent toil and flexible working policies
• Enhanced company holiday entitlement – starting at 25 days plus bank holidays and rising to a maximum of 30 days over a period of time (1 day extra for each year worked after 4 complete years served)
• 3-days Christmas Business Closure for 2025
• All employees have access to the Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 counselling service) and Employee health and wellbeing portal
• Free onsite parking at Five Acres
• Stakeholder pension scheme (subject to eligibility)

The role is 30 hours per week, Monday-Thursday, on a fixed term basis until the 31 January 2026.

To Apply:

To apply please send your completed application form (CVs not accepted) to recruitment@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk

The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 12 May 2025.

Interviews will be held at our Headquarters in Allet on the 19 & 20 May 2025.

Further Information:

For further information about this post please contact Andy Collins, Mid Cornwall Reserves Manager at andy.collins@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk

Disability Confident Employer:

At Cornwall Wildlife Trust, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and champions the unique talents of every individual. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone, regardless of ability, can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

As part of our commitment to accessibility, we offer alternative formats for the application process, ensuring that individuals with varying needs can apply with ease. Whether you prefer an alternative application form, Braille, large print, or any other format that suits your requirements, we are here to accommodate you.

Moreover, our interview process is designed to be supportive and considerate. We understand that everyone has different requirements, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a comfortable and accessible interview experience. If you have specific needs or preferences, please let us know in advance, and we will do our utmost to accommodate them.

By choosing to be part of our team, you are joining an organisation that prioritises inclusivity and values the unique contributions of every team member. We celebrate diversity and recognise that our differences make us stronger. Apply now to embark on a journey with us, where your abilities are celebrated, and your individuality is embraced.

Equal Opportunities:

We are committed to ensuring transparent and non-discriminatory recruitment and employment. As a progressive charitable organisation, we champion equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristic.

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