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Peatland Progress Traineeship 2026

THE WILDLIFE TRUST FOR BEDFORDSHIRE CAMBRIDGESHIRE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
13.45 per hour
Ramsey Heights
Part-time
17th April 2026
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Peatland Progress Traineeship 2026

Ramsey Heights,

Chapel Road, Ramsey Heights, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2RS

You will get the chance to learn new skills and find out about the wide variety of careers in the conservation sector.

Contact details

Enquiries about the role: alison.chaves@wildlifebcn.org and laura.allen@wildlifebcn.org

Applications to: recruitment@wildlifebcn.org

We are looking for two highly motivated people with a desire to learn about the conservation sector and an interest in the natural heritage of the Great Fen. Enthusiasm is key for this role as you will learn new skills on the job and develop as you progress through the traineeship.

This role is central to the delivery of the Peatland Progress project. You will work closely with the Communities and Education Team and the wider Trust to help deliver key outcomes of the project.

Successful applicants will follow a varied schedule that will allow them to gain a range of skills and experiences whilst working alongside colleagues at the Wildlife Trust BCN and our partners. There will be the opportunity to develop skills in a number of conservation-related disciplines including practical conservation, community engagement, education, marketing and communications. Engaging with young people is central to the project and you will be an important player as we look to connect more young people, of all backgrounds, with nature.

The traineeship will also help you to understand the various pathways into a career in the conservation sector. Regular mentoring and support will enable you to identify areas of particular interest and take on more responsibility for planning and delivery of activities as you progress and to develop your own project ideas where this is viable.

Criteria:

  • Aged between 18 and 25
  • Be able to get to location daily
  • Applicants will need to be proficient in English communication.
  • You must also be comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions along with the ability to navigate uneven terrain.

Occasional weekend and evening working may be required, for which time off in lieu can be taken.

The focus of traineeships are to address a lack of work experience, allowing trainees to gain a good level of experience and skills to enable them to progress into employment afterwards. On this basis if an applicant has already completed a traineeship and/or has a high level of experience or skills already, applicants with a lower level of experience and/or skills will be given priority

Closing Date:

12pm midday, Friday 17th April 2026

Type of Contract:

Fixed Term (6 months, June - December 2026 inclusive inclusive)

Hours:

Part time/Full time - Between 22.5hrs - 37.5 hrs per week 

Interview Dates:

Wednesday 13th & Friday 15th May 2026

Please be aware that following your acceptance of the role you will be required to complete a confidential pre-employment health questionnaire. 

See the links on this page to download the job description for the role and an application form. We do not accept CV’s or cover letters.

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Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement

“We’re wild about inclusion! We want our people/staff to be as diverse as wildlife. As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and cultures. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us create our vision of ‘people close to nature, with land and seas rich in wildlife.”