Volunteer Unpaid Trainee Wardens (Ham Fen Beaver Project)

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Job Title:                   Volunteer Unpaid TRAINEE WARDENS for the

HAM FEN BEAVER PROJECT

[Two Fixed-Term Appointments 2013 – 2014]

Closing Date:           Friday 26^th July 2013

Interview Date:        Monday 5^th August

Salary:                       These are unpaid voluntary positions.  Reasonable travel and other expenses will be covered and a generous training package is available

Based at:                  Ham Fen Nature Reserve

The Job:   Ham Fen isKent’s last surviving old species fenland.   Wild beavers have been used as a conservation management tool to restore and maintain this habitat and associated wetlands.   You will be responsible for assisting the reserves management team in maintaining, enhancing, monitoring and protecting the Trust’s nature reserves Beaver Project and the associated habitats.  The posts will be based atSandwich.

You: will demonstrate an aptitude and enthusiasm for wildlife conservation work and a relevant environmental qualification is desirable although not essential.  The role comes with an extensive £2500 training package and represents an ideal apprenticeship for those seeking a career in nature conservation.

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.

A Standard Disclosure from the DBS is required for this post

Contact details:

For an informal discussion contact either Tony Swandale (East Kent Coastal Warden) on 07889 822412, or John McAllister (Head of Reserves East Kent) on 01662 662012.

For a job description and application form, please telephone: Dot Hugheson 01622 662012 or email dot.hughes@kentwildlife.org.uk