Estuaries and Wetlands Species Intern

Purpose of the role

This position offers an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience in the conservation of
UK native species as part of a dynamic, knowledgeable team. The successful candidate will play
a critical role in working directly on our projects dedicated to UK seal and sturgeon
conservation, by gathering and analysing data, writing reports, and coordinating and attending
meetings. They will also have the chance to support on other projects and fieldwork across the
team. The candidate will be working among professional researchers and conservation
practitioners both within the Society and from other organisations, with access to ZSL
facilities and opportunities to attend talks and events.

 This role will be 4 days a week at 30 hours per week.

Key responsibilities:

• Data analysis and report writing
• Social media posting and website updates
• Representing ZSL at meetings and events 
• Supporting with fieldwork as needed 

About you

Basic qualifications:

• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Good communication skills for written reports and
  stakeholder engagement
• Competence in GIS
• Some experience in marine/aquatic science or similar
  subject matter

We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a
team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring
our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has
active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active
allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network,
complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group.

About us

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our
two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated
conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals
going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to
achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and
wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink
of extinction.

What do we offer?

At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include: 

• Our vision and purpose – you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about
  science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people
  to stop wildlife going extinct
• Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
• Flexible working – talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do
  everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
• Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays
• Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential
  access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance – eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from
  their first day 
• Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a
  30% discount in online and retail shops
• Cycle2Work – our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
• Season ticket loan – we offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to
  buy a season ticket for travel between home and work 
• Family friendly policies – we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages