Wildwood Trainees

Wildwood Trust is now inviting applications for our Heritage Skills at Wildwood Training opportunities, funded through the Heritage Lottery Skills for the Future programme. We have four posts, each for a one-year training period. The deadline for applications is 12th January 2011

• Trainee Title: Heritage Skills Trainee (Conservation, Education, Ranger or Keeper), 37 hrs a week for a 51 week placement
• Function: To learn heritage skills at Wildwood Trust
• Responsible to: Heads of Department
• Burasary: Training bursary of 10,000 for the year

Environmental Education Trainee.

This post provides an introduction to a career in environmental education within a British wildlife park and conservation charity. The successful candidate will be given training and experience in key skills used in this field.

Conservation Trainee.

This post provides an introduction to a career in wildlife conservation management within a British wildlife park and conservation charity. The successful candidate will be given training and experience in key skills used in this field.

Keeper Trainee.

This post provides an introduction to a career in animal/wildlife care and management within a British wildlife park and conservation charity. The successful candidate will be given training and experience in key skills used in this field.

Ranger Trainee.

This post provides an introduction to a career in environmental habitat management within a British wildlife park and conservation charity. The successful candidate will be given training and experience in key skills used in this field.

The posts are for one year only and are aimed at those interested in following a career in conservation work. The successful candidates will be expected to complete a portfolio of evidence of the skills they have learned. The training will provide the groundwork and experience required for those considering either further academic training (e.g. a conservation degree, or diploma) or developing their career by joining a zoo, wildlife trust or other conservation organisation.


To apply, please download a recruitment pack HERE, and submit your CV and covering letter, to Wildwood Trust, Herne Common, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7LQ. Tel: 01227 712111 or e-mail beth@wildwoodtrust.org

Please apply for one post only. The closing date for applications is 13th January 2011. Interviews will be held by arrangement within 2 weeks of that date.

Please Mention Zoo News Digest should you apply for this post

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