Ecological trainee
Closing date:
Salary: £19,630 for 28 hour (4 day) week
Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Part time
Location:
Dorset Wildlife Trust HQ, Brooklands Farm,
Forston
, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AA
Forston
, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AA
Dorset Wildlife Trust are happy to announce the opportunity of an ecological Dorset based traineeship.
This is a 10-month bursary supported traineeship, undertaking ecological survey and monitoring work across our nature reserves, along with GIS and data work. The traineeship will be based at our headquarters at Brooklands Farm.
Working alongside our Reserves Ecology Assistant as a mentor, the traineeships offer experience working in the conservation sector. This includes a comprehensive training package including qualifications in first aid, along with opportunities for training in ecological survey techniques. At the end of the 10 months, trainees are experienced in a wide range of ecology survey and monitoring techniques, GIS and data work.
Commencing on Tuesday 14th April our traineeship is an amazing opportunity for people wishing to pursue a career in environmental conservation.
This traineeship is made possible by a private donor for which we are extremely grateful for being able to provide this opportunity.
£19,630 for 28 hours a week (4 days). The placement is for 10 months duration.
This is a 10-month bursary supported traineeship, undertaking ecological survey and monitoring work across our nature reserves, along with GIS and data work. The traineeship will be based at our headquarters at Brooklands Farm.
Working alongside our Reserves Ecology Assistant as a mentor, the traineeships offer experience working in the conservation sector. This includes a comprehensive training package including qualifications in first aid, along with opportunities for training in ecological survey techniques. At the end of the 10 months, trainees are experienced in a wide range of ecology survey and monitoring techniques, GIS and data work.
Commencing on Tuesday 14th April our traineeship is an amazing opportunity for people wishing to pursue a career in environmental conservation.
This traineeship is made possible by a private donor for which we are extremely grateful for being able to provide this opportunity.
£19,630 for 28 hours a week (4 days). The placement is for 10 months duration.
Contact details
To apply for this traineeship please download and complete the application form, and then submit it to recruitment@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
Should you require further information regarding the opportunity, please contact us at ecology@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk or by phone on 01305 264620
The deadline for applications is 02 February 2026. Interviews/selection day will be held on 04 March at our Brooklands Farm HQ.
The start date is expected to be 14 April 2026.
Job reference: Ecology26