Job title
WWT– Paid Student Placements
Employer
The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
Position type
Placement
Job description
Looking for hands on conservation experience? From wetland reserve management, animal husbandry and cutting-edge science – discover the wonder of wetlands with one of our student placement opportunities. Unleash your potential alongside the transformative power of wetlands!
Who are we?
We’re WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife. We’re on a mission to restore wetlands because they are a wondrous solution to the problems our world faces. Together we will unlock their power – and help nature burst back to life and enrich our lives. Because when wetlands flourish, all life will flourish. These placements offer an unparalleled chance to learn more about the impact of wetlands and our work.
What will you gain?
At WWT, we know that people are instrumental. And you are the future conservationists who will lead the way. Our learning and development student placements are designed to give you the experience and skills you need to take the next steps in your career.We Offer:
Bespoke training programmes, dependant on your role
Technical knowledge in your chosen field
Experience of the workplace, enhancing your CV
Wetland conservation focus
Paid Opportunities
Our Placements
We are offering placement opportunities across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland and across many fields such as conservation evidence, animal behaviour and practical reserve management. For more information on specific roles per site, to see what previous students thought and to apply, please click here to visit our website.
Commitment: 12-months from September 2024, 37.5 hrs a weekAny Issues, email: placements@wwt.org.uk Closing Date: 11th February
Location requirements
Location type
Onsite
Onsite location
Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom · Arundel, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom · Eastpark Cottages, Dumfries, DG1 4RS, United Kingdom · 78 Ballydrain Road, Lisbane, Newtownards, BT23 5, United Kingdom · Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom · Queen Elizabeth Walk, Richmond upon Thames, London, SW13 9SA, United Kingdom · Fish Lane, Ormskirk, L40 0RL, United Kingdom · Stert Drove, Bridgwater, TA5 2PX, United Kingdom · Pattinson Road, Washington, NE38 8QE, United Kingdom
Time requirements
Schedule
Full time
Employment duration
Temporary or seasonal
Estimated start date
1/9/2024
Estimated end date
1/9/2025
Compensation and benefits
Expected pay
20,000–22,000 GBP per year
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Job role groups
Foresters and Conservation Scientists, Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Animal Care and Service Workers
Candidate qualifications
Levels of study
JuniorSeniorMaster's
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Course categories
Agricultural Production OperationsAgriculture Public ServicesAgronomyFood ScienceLandscape & NurserySoil SciencePlant Sciences/HorticultureAgricultureAnimal ScienceGeneral StudiesIndividual StudiesUndeclaredZoologyBiologyEcologyMarine BiologyPhysiological ScienceBiotechnologyBotany/Plant BiologyCartographyConservationEarth SciencesFisheries & WildlifeForestryAgriculture BusinessNatural Resource ManagementEnvironmental Management & Sciences
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Application process
Application open date
17/1/2024 06:00 +00:00
Application close date
11/2/2024 06:00 +00:00
Number of hires
25
How will candidates submit applications?
On a separate website
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