Volunteer Trainee Livestock Assistant

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

(Part-time: 3 days per week)

This fixed term (up to 11 months) post is unsalaried but offers a training budget and travel expenses as outlined in the job description

Job Title:                   Volunteer Trainee Livestock Assistant

Closing Date:      Monday 5^th August 2013 at5pm

Interview Date:     Wednesday 14^th August 2013

Based at Tyland Barn Visitor Centre, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent.

The Job:  Under the guidance of KWT staff you will assist with managing the Trust’s livestock, working with landowners and livestock graziers to deliver conservation grazing. You will work alongside other reserves staff and volunteers. This is a rare opportunity to be part of an exciting project.

You: will be undertaking or will have recently completed an HND/degree in countryside management or equivalent, or a proven interest in the environment, and be actively seeking engagement in this field. A full clean driving licence is essential. You will have a mature approach and the ability to communicate effectively with the public, together with the ability to work on your own initiative and willingness to undertake outdoor work in all weather conditions.

Kent Wildlife Trust is the leading wildlife charity for Kent and Medway, supported by its members and staffed by committed professionals.  We are all working to protect wildlife and to find better ways to run an efficient and effective organisation.

Contact details

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Alison Ruyter on 01622 662012.  For a job description please visit www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk  or telephone Dot Hughes on 01622 662012, email dot.hughes@kentwildlife.org.uk

Kent Wildlife Trust has a positive approach to equality and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community