Developing Green Talent Trainee x2
Cornwall Wildlife Trust
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.
Although some time may be spent in the office and workshop, the largest proportion of the work is outdoors. This means working in all weathers.
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 both inhouse 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 out 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.
Although some time may be spent in the office and workshop the largest proportion of the work is outdoors. This means working in all weathers.
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. Task will be varied and covering 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 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.
About Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. With the invaluable support of our volunteers, members and corporate supporters we manage over 50 nature reserves, including an island for wildlife and people in Cornwall. We also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. With the invaluable support of our volunteers, members and corporate supporters we manage over 50 nature reserves, including an island for wildlife and people in Cornwall. We also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live.
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