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Title | 18-month Work Based Diploma Training Placements |
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18 month work based diploma training placements (7 posts)Closing date: 15 October 2014 Starting salary: training bursary of £5,252.52 per annum pro rata for the first 12 months, (followed by national minimum wage for the final 6 months if aged 19 or over) Location: various, see below for details This is an opportunity to undertake a training placement on a Natural England managed National Nature Reserve (NNR), or a suite of NNRs as specified. Trainees may also be required to work alongside Natural England colleagues, including land management, landscape and biodiversity and species specialists to gain wider nature conservation experience A key aspect of the role will be to support and carry out work on an agreed NNR/suite of NNRs whilst gaining practical work experience. The opportunity is a stepping stone to your personal career choice within the nature conservation industry. You must have a keen interest and practical understanding of nature conservation and demonstrate a clear intention to change career and commit to a long term nature conservation career. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team member are essential. Trainees will work with Natural England’s National Nature Reserve staff and volunteers. The work undertaken will vary from reserve to reserve but trainees will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of practical skills. There may be the opportunity to work on one of our partner’s sites during the training programme to expand the range of training and learning opportunities. Trainees will undertake a Work Based Diploma at Level 2 in Environmental Conservation. Locations:
Reference: IRC86959 Reporting to: Senior Reserve Manager Hours per week: full time Interview dates: w/c 3 November 2014. Due to the nature of these traineeships, if you are invited to interview, attendance will be required Application documents are available to download on the Information for applicants page. |