Rainton Meadows and Low Barns: Conservation Trainee

Rainton Meadows,

Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PU

Low Barns,

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Low Barns Nature Reserve, Witton-le-Wear, DL14 0AG

The Conservation Trainee role is a 12-month training placement, providing an exciting opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge needed for a career in conservation.

We are pleased to announce that applications for four Conservation Trainees are now open. Conservation Traineeships are an exciting opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge needed for a career in conservation. Working with Durham Wildlife Trust and our partners, trainees are able to put their learning into practice while working to restore natural habitats and protect wildlife.

PLEASE NOTE We are recruiting four trainees across two training programmes, details on this advert are for the Conservation Trainees - Rainton Meadows and Low Barns. You can find information about the Conservation Trainees - Links with Nature here. Applicants are welcome to apply for both traineeships using the same application form below. Only one traineeship is available per person.

About the role - Conservation Trainees - Rainton Meadows and Low Barns

In this role you will assist with the organisation and delivery of volunteer tasks in practical habitat management across our 53 nature reserves; gaining industry recognised qualifications to support a career in conservation, and developing general skills in UK conservation, ecology and natural history.

• 12-month contract, 30 hours per week, salary of £18,720 per annum (paid monthly).
• One traineeship available at both Rainton Meadows and Low Barns Nature Reserves.

Full details of the role are in the job pack below.