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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Trainee Conservation Officer

Excellent opportunity to work alongside the KHWP team and volunteers, developing key professional skills to help take that first step to a career in conservation.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who wants to gain valuable experience, qualifications, and skills in conservation and site management. This traineeship will provide you with a fantastic opportunity to learn and develop key skills such habitat management, leading volunteers, species identification, and risk assessments, providing you with a strong foundation for a future career in conservation. The role is voluntary with a budget for training and expenses. Opportunities to get involved with outdoor education, wellbeing, and community engagement will also be available.

To apply please complete the application form below and email it to cally.fiddimore@kent.gov.uk

Application deadline: Midday Friday 29th August 2025
Interview date: Tues 9th September 2025

For more information or to discuss the opportunity please call 07545 743416.

TRAINEESHIPS

Traineeships are available at KHWP. If you are an enthusiastic person who wants to gain valuable experience, qualifications, and skills in conservation and site management this is the role for you. Our traineeships provide a fantastic opportunity to learn and develop key skills such habitat management, leading volunteers, species identification, and risk assessments, providing you with a strong foundation for a future career in conservation. The role is voluntary with a budget for training and travel expenses and a high percentage of trainees go on to paid employment following the role. If you would like more information on traineeships please contact Cally by emailing cally.fiddimore@kent.gov.uk. Traineeships in Forest School and outdoor education may also be available – please contact us for information.

 

VOLUNTEERING

We have plenty of volunteer opportunities at KHWP – please visit our volunteering page for more information.