Conservation traineeship (voluntary) 2026
Lower Smite Farm,
Smite Hill Hindlip
, Worcester & Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR3 8SZ
Contact details
For any questions, please email andy.bucklitch@worcestershirewildlifetrust.org
- Five x 12-month, part-time placements from early April 2026 – late March 2027
- Three days/week. Core hours of 8.30am-4.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
- Based at Lower Smite Farm, Hindlip, Worcester and working on nature reserves across Worcestershire
As part of a team of five trainees, you will assist in reserve management across a variety of habitats including heathlands, meadows, woodlands and wetlands. The role will involve habitat management using a variety of tools and equipment, installing and repairing reserve infrastructure such as boardwalks and bird hides and working with and supervising volunteers in a variety of tasks.
A structured training programme is offered with the opportunity to tailor training towards individual aims. Trainees will gain nationally-recognised qualifications including first aid, chainsaw and brush-cutter operation and maintenance with the opportunity to train for other certifications in related countryside management skills.
This is a rolling programme and we will be regularly recruiting for trainees to start in April each year.
A role description and application form can be downloaded below. For more information, you can read blogs by current and previous trainees.
Completed applications must be made using the Trust’s application form below and sent to enquiries@worcestershirewildlifetrust.org. CVs alone will not be accepted.
Deadline: midnight Sunday 1st February 2026Interviews: Thursday 26th or Friday 27th February 2026