Nature Restoration Trainee x2

Surrey Wildlife Trust

Byfleet, Surrey
National Living Wage, £12.71 - 28 hrs/week (£18,506 pa)
Part Time • Fixed Term
Closing on Fri, 21st Aug 2026

Conservation & Wildlife


We are thrilled to be offering two exciting one-year traineeships, working 4 days a week. These placements will provide the opportunity to join our Reserves Management team and gain a diverse range of practical conservation experience, including calcareous grassland management, heathland management and conservation grazing, whilst developing a range of transferable skills.

The roles will involve mostly working outdoors, and no two days will be the same. There may also be the opportunity to develop your own interests and gain experience with different teams, such as Grazing, Education, Communities and Nature Based Solutions.

The trainee scheme will provide the chance to lead groups of practical conservation volunteers and be part of a team that truly cares about the environment. You would get the opportunity to undertake a selection of funded external and internal training, including First Aid, Brushcutter and Chainsaw courses (or suitable equivalents).

Applicants should have some previous experience of successfully working with volunteers and the ability to inspire others about nature conservation. You should also have an understanding of the skills required in countryside and habitat management. We are looking for passionate individuals who are seeking that first step into their career in conservation.

Please note, a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential as our locations cannot all be easily accessed by public transport.

We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applications from backgrounds which may be underrepresented in our sector. We aim to offer an interview to all candidates that meet the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustment to make our recruitment process more accessible.

Interviews will take place in person on the week commencing 7th September and will include undertaking practical tasks as well as a formal interview.

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About Surrey Wildlife Trust

Surrey Wildlife Trust is a wildlife charity and is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. With the invaluable support of volunteers and members we care for over 6,500ha of land for wildlife in Surrey. 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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