Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust
Wild Trainee - Evidence Team
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9 months, 21 hours per week traineeship
Voluntary
Are you 18-25 and looking to pursue a career in UK wildlife conservation? If so, we might have the perfect opportunity for you!
Here at Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, we are looking for our next Wild Trainee to be part of our Evidence and Connected Landscapes team.
You’ll agree a personal training plan and receive tailored internal and certified external training as well as a wide range of experience across the work of the Wildlife Trusts, designed to give you the professional skills you need to get your first job in the sector.
With individual support you will have opportunities to get involved in all aspects of GWT’s work. Initially focussing on undertaking ecological monitoring and habitat mapping across our nature reserves and project sites, you’ll get to take up opportunities in many aspects of UK wildlife conservation, while absorbing practical knowhow from your experienced and friendly mentor.
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Throughout the year you will also gain technical and soft skills with other GWT teams, including Land Management, Farm Advice, Engagement & Learning and Communications to give you wider experience and an overview of the career opportunities available in the UK Nature sector.
“A golden opportunity for any graduate conservationist, tailorable to your interests and a lifesaver in this seemingly impossible job market!" Ben, current Evidence Wild Trainee.
This opportunity is on a fixed term basis for 9 months (with the possibility of extension to 1 yr), minimum 21 hours per week with some flexibility. Although based in Gloucester, this role involves travelling to nature reserves across Gloucestershire, so independent transport is essential March – October.
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If you are interested in joining our team, please download a full job description and application form from our website www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/jobs.
Please apply with CV and covering letter to GWTrecruitment@gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk by 9am Monday 12th October 2026.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th October at Robinswood Hill, Gloucester for start 2nd November 2026 negotiable.
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We aim to be an equal opportunity employer and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment.
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