Living Collections Placement

WWT is offering a 12-month paid Living Collections student placement in the UK, aimed at providing conservation experience and skills development. Interns will receive training, work with knowledgeable staff, and gain practical skills related to wetland animals and habitats. The role is full-time, requiring 37.5 hours per week, and includes some weekend and holiday work. Ideal candidates are passionate about conservation and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
About The Role

At WWT our people are instrumental, and we want to inspire future conservationists to help lead
the way. As part of our early careers programme, we are thrilled to offer another year of paid
student placements. These specific roles are designed to provide experience and skills
development to aid students on their journey into their chosen career paths. We have Living
Collection placement opportunities at Arundel, London and Slimbridge:

As a Living Collection student placement you will gain a range of experiences throughout your 12-month placement including:
• Extensive training that includes nationally recognised qualifications.
• Experience of working in a team with knowledgeable and passionate staff.
• Gaining practical skills and collaborative experiences when working with a range of stakeholders iincluding staff, volunteers and visitors.
• Knowledge of our wetland animals and their habitats and how they tell the important stories of wetland restoration to our visitors.

The placement opportunities are at a number of our sites and further detail on each position
can be found on the following student placements webpage.

This is a full time, fixed term contract
for 12 months, working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 including some weekends and bank
holidays.

About You

We are looking for individuals who are:
• Ideally someone who is undertaking a placement year or has recently finished their
studies.
• Passionate about the world of conservation and the importance of making a difference for
future generations.
• Able to work cohesively within a team whilst still undertaking tasks independently when
required.
• Able to be proactive and reactive. No two days are the same and colleagues may have to
react quickly to situations outside of their control.

If this sounds like you then click apply.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call
wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some
phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research
further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching
them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the
only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT
• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes
bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.