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Ulster Wildlife – Peatlands Restoration Trainees
Job summary
An environmental conservation organization in Belfast is offering a 52-week paid traineeship as a Peatland Restoration Trainee. This role involves supporting peatland restoration projects, collecting environmental data, and managing habitats. We seek a passionate individual with a commitment to nature conservation who can work both independently and in a team. The position requires flexibility to attend various training events, including some evenings and weekends, with a full driving licence essential.
Qualifications
- Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills are essential.
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle required.
- Flexibility for training, including evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Support and learn in delivering peatland restoration projects.
- Collect and assess environmental data.
- Conduct practical restoration works and habitat management.
- Complete an independent peatland project.
Skills
Education
Closing Date: 09/01/2026
Organisation: Ulster Wildlife
Location: Belfast based
Salary: National Living Wage £12.71 per hour (from 01 April 2026)
Closing date:Friday 9 January 2026
Salary:National Living Wage £12.71 per hour (from 01 April 2026)
Contract type:Fixed term/Working hours:Full time
Location: Belfast based,Belfast
Funded by the DAERA, NIEA and Shared Island Initiative Peatlands Challenge Fund
Are you passionate about nature and eager to turn that passion into a career? Join Ulster Wildlife as a Peatland Restoration Trainee and play a hands-on role in protecting and restoring Northern Ireland’s valuable landscapes.
This 52-week paid traineeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in peatland restoration while learning from Ulster Wildlife staff and specialist partners across Northern Ireland.
As a Peatland Restoration Trainee, you’ll:
- Support and learn from Ulster Wildlife staff in delivering peatland restoration projects
- Collect and assess environmental data, including peat condition, vegetation and water table monitoring
- Take part in practical restoration works and habitat management
- Complete your own independent peatland project
- Work with volunteers, communities and partner organisations within the Peatlands Collaborative Network
- Help communicate the importance of peatlands for biodiversity, climate change mitigation and wellbeing
- Monitor native wildlife such as the marsh fritillary butterfly
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for conserving nature and peatlands
- Is keen to pursue a career in the nature conservation
- Is enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn
- Can communicate effectively with a wide range of people
- Enjoys practical, outdoor work in all seasons and terrains
- Can work both independently and as part of a team
Essential requirements include:
- Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills (Microsoft Office)
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Flexibility to attend training, events and placements (including some evenings and weekends)
- Commitment to the full 52-week traineeship
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