Biodiversity Trainees x 4

Chester Zoo, one of Europe’s leading Zoological collections, along with RECORD and Cheshire Wildlife Trust, are working together to provide training placements giving diverse work experience in the UK wildlife heritage sector.

This is an entry level placement for those looking to complement their education with practical experience and is possible due to generous funding from Heritage Lottery Fund. The successful applicants will be required to complete assignments and obtain recognised qualifications as well as undertaking practical training over 12 months in the broad areas of:

• Species identification and biodiversity recording 
• Habitat and species conservation and management 
• Environmental education and interpretation

Successful applicants will have a BSc in a biological, conservation, or environment-related discipline, or equivalent. They must have an interest and enthusiasm for wildlife and individual awareness of areas for personal development that the placement would provide. They will be IT/computer literate and be conversant in Microsoft Office packages.

The successful applicants will be highly organised, have good communication skills, and be able to manage self and workload effectively. They will be able to work as part of a team. Travel is required around Cheshire/North Wales and candidates must have a full driving licence, access to a vehicle is desirable.

The successful candidates will ideally have the ability to present information clearly. Some work experience in one or two of the identified areas above (paid or voluntary) is desirable. We are looking for self-motivated people with initiative.

Hours are 35 hours per week worked from 9 – 5 over Monday to Friday, to include some evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Salary is £13,362 per annum. Criminal Record Bureau checks may be made for this post.

To apply, please contact the recruitment line at recruitment@chesterzoo.org or on 01244 389477.

Applications will only be taken from people resident and eligible to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications is 25th October 2013. The recruitment process will involve two stages.