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Conservation Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Sustainability
  • Nottingham

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  • You must study at a Nottinghamshire-based university or reside in Nottinghamshire, pursuing an environment-related degree. A keen interest in wildlife is essential.
  • You will collaborate with the Biodiversity Officer and Greenwood Community Forest team, using GIS for woodland conservation and supporting the Biodiversity Action Group's initiatives.

Requirements

  • The internship is open to candidates studying at a Nottinghamshire-based University, or for applicants who are normally residents in Nottinghamshire but studying outside the county, and who are studying for an environment-related degree.
  • This includes both students who will graduate in 2025 and those on courses with a placement year.
  • The ideal candidate must have a keen interest in wildlife, be happy working both from home and in an office environment and have a willingness to work some anti-social hours.
  • A driving licence and use of a vehicle is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is committed to a career in nature conservation for a ten-month placement, starting in late summer 2025.
  • Working with the Biodiversity Officer and the Greenwood Community Forest team, the role offers an exciting opportunity to gain experience in the practical application of using GIS to inform landscape scale woodland conservation across Nottinghamshire.
  • You would also be supporting the wider conservation work of the Biodiversity Action Group.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Conservation Intern placement?

The Conservation Intern placement is for ten months, starting in late summer 2025.

Who is eligible to apply for the internship?

The internship is open to candidates studying at a Nottinghamshire-based university or those who are normal residents in Nottinghamshire but studying outside the county, as long as they are studying for an environment-related degree.

What type of degree should applicants be pursuing?

Applicants should be studying for an environment-related degree.

Is prior experience in wildlife conservation required for the internship?

While prior experience is not explicitly required, the ideal candidate should have a keen interest in wildlife and be motivated to pursue a career in nature conservation.

Will the intern be working alone or as part of a team?

The intern will be working with the Biodiversity Officer and the Greenwood Community Forest team, as well as supporting the wider conservation work of the Biodiversity Action Group.

Are there any specific working conditions to note?

The intern should be happy working both from home and in an office environment and be willing to work some anti-social hours.

Is a driving license necessary for the internship?

A driving license and use of a vehicle is desirable but not essential for the internship.

How can I get more information about the internship?

For further information, you can contact IND3.

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