WILD TRAINEE – EVIDENCE TEAM (GLOUCESTERSHIRE)

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An environmental conservation organization is seeking a Wild Trainee for its Evidence and Connected Landscapes team. This is a fixed-term role for 1 year, part-time (21 hours/week), focusing on ecological monitoring and habitat mapping across nature reserves in Gloucestershire. Ideal candidates are aged 18-25, with independent transport necessary. Apply by 9am on 12th January 2026 with CV and cover letter for a chance to gain essential skills in wildlife conservation.

Qualifications

• Aged 18-25 and looking to pursue a career in UK wildlife conservation.
• Independent transport is essential due to travel to nature reserves.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ecological monitoring and habitat mapping.
• Gain technical and soft skills with various teams.

Job description

WILD TRAINEE – EVIDENCE TEAM (GLOUCESTERSHIRE)

Closing date: Monday 12 January 2026 | Salary: Voluntary | Contract type: Fixed term | Working hours: Part time, 21 hours per week over 1 year.

Are you aged 18-25 and looking to pursue a career in UK wildlife conservation? Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is looking for a Wild Trainee to join our Evidence and Connected Landscapes team.

You will agree a personal training plan, receive tailored internal and certified external training, and gain experience across the work of the Wildlife Trusts. Initially you will undertake ecological monitoring and habitat mapping across our nature reserves and project sites, while gaining practical know-how from your experienced mentor.

Throughout the year you will also gain technical and soft skills with other GWT teams, including Land Management, Farm Advice, Engagement & Learning and Communications, giving you a wider perspective of career opportunities in the UK nature sector.

"This traineeship has massively helped me gain essential skills needed for a career in the environmental sector. Ranging from practical fieldwork to people management, I have been able to build experience and confidence in a wide range of aspects, with the help of an excellent support network." – Sam, current Evidence Wild Trainee.

This role is on a fixed-term basis for 1 year, minimum 21 hours per week with some flexibility. Although based in Gloucester, you will be travelling to nature reserves across Gloucestershire, so independent transport is essential (March–October).

Please apply with CV and covering letter to [e-mail] by 9am Monday 12th January 2026. Interviews will be held on Wed 21st January at Robinswood Hill, Gloucester for a start date of 2nd Feb 2026 (negotiable). No agencies.

We aim to be an equal opportunity employer and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment.