Conservation Trainee x5 (Voluntary)
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Conservation traineeships (voluntary) 2026
- 5 x 12-Month, part-time placements from early April 2026 – late March 2027
- 3 days/week. Core hours of 8.30am-4.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
- Based at Lower Smite Farm, Hindlip, Worcester and working on nature reserves across Worcestershire.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain the skills and experience needed to start a career in UK wildlife conservation.
As part of a team of 5 trainees, you will assist in reserve management across a variety of habitats including heathlands, meadows, woodlands and wetlands. The role will involve habitat management using a variety of tools & equipment, installing and repairing reserve infrastructure such as boardwalks and bird hides and working with & supervising volunteers in a variety of tasks.
A structured training program is offered with the opportunity to tailor training towards individual aims. Trainees will gain nationally-recognised qualifications including first aid, chainsaw & brush-cutter operation and maintenance with the opportunity to train for other certifications in related countryside management skills.
This is a rolling programme and we will be regularly recruiting for trainees to start in April each year.
For further details, and a role description and application form please visit our website, and see the blogs from current & past trainees at Blog: Conservation trainees | Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
For any questions about the post, please email [email protected]
Completed applications must be made using the Trust’s application form. CV’s alone will not be accepted.
Closing date: midnight on Sunday 1st February.
Interviews will be held on either Thursday 26th or Friday 27th February.
About Worcestershire Wildlife Trust
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading local charity working towards a county rich in wildlife. With the support of our volunteers and members we manage almost 3,000 acres of land for wildlife and people across Worcestershire. We also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county. We also work with and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live.
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading local charity working towards a county rich in wildlife. With the support of our volunteers and members we manage almost 3,000 acres of land for wildlife and people across Worcestershire. We also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county. We also work with and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live.
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