Environmental Conservation Apprenticeship

We are proud to announce that we will be running another modern apprenticeship scheme for 6 people in South Wales.

The successful applicants will be based at one of 3 depots in Crosshands, Cilfynydd or Monmouth. They will shadow experienced staff with a view to pursuing a career in countryside and environmental management.

Successful applicants will attend college for one day a week. Working with Coleg Sir Gar we are offering a level 2 or 3 foundation apprenticeship in Environmental Conservation. 

The role will include:

• Practical site management (flood defence maintenance, habitat creation and restoration, forestry work)
• Learning to use a range of tools and equipment
• Health and safety training
• Working as part of a team
• Responding to flooding and environmental incidents
• Dealing with members of the public and being a representative of a public body 

What does an NRW apprenticeship involve?

As an NRW apprentice you will spend four days a week working with our trained operatives and one day a week attending college.  By the end of the apprenticeship you will have gained valuable experience and a vocational qualification.

At the end of the apprenticeship you will able to apply for vacancies within NRW, however there is no guarantee of permanent employment with us. This apprenticeship is designed to help you make the next step in your career. 

In return for working hard, being willing to learn, and showing plenty of passion we will give you:

• 2 years of employment and practical experience
• Access to free training and a vocational qualification
• 28 days annual leave
• 8 days bank holiday
• Salary of £13,850

Who can apply?

Natural Resources Wales embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunity. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. We welcome and encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented including women, black and ethnic minority groups and people with a disability and we have a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. 

We are an employer of choice because we put the principles of human rights, equality, fairness, dignity and respect at the heart of our values.   

For this role you must:

• Have a full UK driving licence
• Have achieved or on target to achieve 4 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above which must include Maths and English
• Be aged 18 on or before 1 October 2017
• Enjoy working outdoors and have a reasonable level of fitness and mobility
• Be able to use computers and smart phones
• Feel comfortable working in or near water

It would be useful if you have previous experience in any of the following areas:

• Conservation work
• Farming
• Construction
• forestry
• or practical experience using vegetation management tools such as mowers, strimmers and chainsaws

If you already have a similar, or higher level, qualification in a related area this may affect the funding available for the vocational qualification.  

Applications

To apply please send a short paragraph of no more than 500 words telling us why you think you would be a suitable candidate for our apprenticeship scheme. Send your expression of interest to cyfoeth@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

You must state your preferred depot location: Crosshands, Cilfynydd or Monmouth.

Application closing date:  17:00 on 2 October 2017

Assessments for shortlisted candidates

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment at a venue in Cardiff city centre on either Wednesday 11 or Thursday 12 October. The venue will be chosen for ease of access to public transport.  

Provisional Start Date

1 November 2017