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Trainee Reserve Officer

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Salary: This is an unsalaried, volunteer training placement for which the Trust will provide £428 per month contribution towards living costs, as well as a training allowance and appropriate personal protective equipment.
Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Full time
Location:
The Old Mill and other sites across Leicestershire and Rutland, 9 Soar Lane, Leicester, LE3 5DE
This placement is ideal for someone who is looking for a career in conservation as it will equip you with the skills, qualifications and experience that will help you stand out from the crowd in this highly competitive employment sector.

Contact details

Andy Neilson aneilson@lrwt.org.uk

Introduction

The Volunteer Trainee Reserves Officer (VTRO) will work with the Western Reserves Team, and the wider Conservation Team, to contribute to the management of the Trust’s nature reserve estate, particularly focusing on the 23 reserves to the west of the two counties.  Starting in summer 2024, the placement will run for 12 months, with a minimum commitment of 6 months, working variable hours over 5 days per week and based at our main office near Leicester City Centre.

Please read the placement description and person specification below for full details of the role.

This is an unsalaried, volunteer training placement for which the Trust will provide £428 per month contribution towards living costs, as well as a training allowance and appropriate personal protective equipment. Those needing to acquire their own accommodation in order to undertake the role will also be eligible for a £300 per month.

Prospective candidates should complete the Trust placement application form and return it, along with a copy of their C.V to;

Andy Neilson, Senior Reserves Officer, Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust.

E-mail:  aneilson@lrwt.org.uk

Post: The Old Mill, 9 Soar Lane, Leicester, LE3 5DE

 

Closing date for applications is 12noon Friday 21st June 2024. Interviews will be held on Friday 28th June 2024. Position will commence ideally in July 2024.

Any informal discussions about the role are welcome, please contact Andy at aneilson@lrwt.org.uk

 

Placement Description

Person Specification

Application Form