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The Trust is a dynamic and aspirational organisation at the forefront of environmental thinking and practical conservation in North Wales.
It is an exciting time in the environment sector as the importance of river health receives the wider attention it deserves.
In North Wales, our charity has been leading the way in restoring and protecting the region’s freshwater environments for more than 15 years, but there is still more to be done.
To keep caring for these spaces, and all who depend on them, our charity is growing with opportunities across a variety of areas. Working for the Trust will provide you with a stimulating environment in which to meet your career aspirations.
We believe that our most important asset is our people.
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River Interns
Role Summary
Job title: River Intern
Location of job: Home based with regular working across North Wales Rivers.
Post holder reports to: Head of Community Engagement / Principal Fisheries Officer
Salary: £21,255 per year pro rata(6% employer pension contribution)
Position type:
Role 1: Fixed term contract until February 2025- 4 days per week
Role 2: Torgoch: Fixed term contract until January or September 2025 3 days per week
Working arrangements: 7.5 hours a day with a flexible working approach
Travel allowance will be provided
Overall purpose of the job:
This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team in a starter role to help you into a career in conservation. You will be working on projects that will make a real and lasting difference, helping save our rivers and the species that rely on them.
We are seeking two regional River Interns – one to support across our project reaches and one to work on the Torgoch project. You will support our busy, active team out in the catchment and gain a taste of the full range and scope of river conservation work.
You will assist with things like farm visits, wetland creation, woodland planting and river habitat restoration. You will be trained to undertake wildlife surveys and support scientific research through fieldwork and technical analysis. You will support our community engagement activities; inspiring children as you help with school workshops, and helping people get involved through volunteer tasks. You will help promote our work by writing about your experiences and sharing these reflections on our social media channels and website.
You must be aged 18 or over to apply for this role.
As this job involves regulated activity with children, an Enhanced DBS check will need to be undertaken by the successful candidate prior to employment. A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment with us. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis with support of HR specialists.
TO OBTAIN A FULL RIVER INTERNS APPLICATION PACK PLEASE DOWNLOAD PACK BELOW.
ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO INFO@NORTHWALESRIVERSTRUST.ORG