Trainee Ecologist x2

Trainee Ecologist (Two positions available)

Full Time – 35 hours per week

Salary: £21,840 gross per annum

Fixed-Term contract for 7 months; Two positions available, starting in early April and
early May 2024

Location: Beechcroft House, Curdridge, Hampshire, SO32 2DP.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is the leading local nature conservation charity and
is one of the largest of the county-based Wildlife Trusts with a lively, dedicated and
passionate team of over 100 staff and 1400 volunteers.

We are looking for individuals keen to enter a career in conservation to join Hampshire and
Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. The successful applicants will assist in the delivery of the
ecological survey and monitoring of the Trust’s Estate, support Trust staff in the delivery of
externally funded survey and project work, and lead on the delivery of specific tasks. The post
holders will be provided with in-house and external training, and gain a wealth of experience
in survey work (including phase 1 habitat survey, soil, bats, birds, butterflies, dormouse,
great crested newt, reptiles, water vole, Odonata, Orthoptera, earthworm, and white-clawed
crayfish), data collection and collation, data analysis, reporting, use of Geographical
Information Systems (GIS), equipment maintenance (including implementing the Trust’s
biosecurity protocol) and team working.

Candidates can submit a single application for either the April or May trainee ecologist
position; please state clearly on your application form whether you have a preference for the
April or May start date.

Wild About Inclusion!

As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the
communities in which we live and work. We encourage applications from all sections of the
community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black,
Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a
Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

Application deadline: Monday 11th March 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 21st March 2024

To apply for the role, please visit our website: 

https://hiwwt.current-vacancie…