Peatland Progress Traineeship

Ramsey Heights,

4 miles from Ramsey
Ramsey
Cambridgeshire

The Wildlife Trust BCN are providing a unique opportunity for young people, aged between 18 and 25 to undertake a paid, 6-month traineeship. We are looking for two people to join the Communities and Education Team at the Great Fen as part of our National Lottery-funded project, Peatland Progress.

You will get the chance to learn new skills and find out about the wide variety of careers in the conservation sector.

We are looking for two highly motivated people with a desire to learn about the conservation sector and an interest in the natural heritage of the Great Fen.

Enthusiasm is key for this role as you will learn new skills on the job and develop as you progress through the traineeship.

This role is central to the delivery of the Peatland Progress project. You will work closely with the Communities and Education Team and the wider Trust to help deliver key outcomes of the project.

Successful applicants will follow a varied schedule that will allow them to gain a range of skills and experiences whilst working alongside colleagues at the Wildlife Trust BCN and our partners. There will be the opportunity to develop skills in a number of conservation-related disciplines including practical conservation, community engagement, education, marketing and communications. Engaging with young people is central to the project and you will be an important player as we look to connect more young people, of all backgrounds, with nature.

The traineeship will also help you to understand the various pathways into a career in the conservation sector. Regular mentoring and support will enable you to identify areas of particular interest and take on more responsibility for planning and delivery of activities as you progress and to develop your own project ideas where this is viable.

Applicants will need to be proficient in English communication. You must also be comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions along with the ability to navigate uneven terrain.

Closing Date:

Monday 8th September, 9am

Type of Contract:

Fixed Term (6 months, October 2025 to March 2026 inclusive)

Hours:

Part time/Full time - Between 22.5hrs - 37.5 hrs per week

Interview Date:

Wednesday 17th September 2025

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Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement

“We’re wild about inclusion! We want our people/staff to be as diverse as wildlife. As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and cultures. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us create our vision of ‘people close to nature, with land and seas rich in wildlife.”