Due to our busy work programme we are looking to recruit a volunteer Field Officer to give us a hand.

Volunteer Field Officer – Countryside Management & Conservation

Kent High Weald Partnership are a team of passionate people who work really hard to make our green spaces awesome for wildlife and people. We deliver a range of conservation and land management tasks across the Kent High Weald through a friendly and committed team of volunteers

Typical tasks might include stream enhancement and Natural Flood Measures, installing boardwalks, post and rail fences and gates, heathland and woodland management and a range of other community projects.

Where: You’ll be based at our offices at Bedgebury Pinetum and working across the Borough of Tunbridge Wells.

When: We are looking for someone to join us for 6 months from October 2019 until March 2020, working Wednesday and/or Thursday ideally 08.30 – 16.00, days and times are flexible.

What: You’ll be working alongside members of our permanent staff team to support delivering scheduled tasks.

Who: Someone with an interest in and passion for, conservation, working as a team, enthusiasm for developing practical skills. You’ll need to be physically fit, have a flexible approach and willing to use your initiative.

Why: In return we can provide a great opportunity for some practical and diverse work experience within a team of dedicated professionals who love what we do! We’ll provide an induction, First aid training and any other training that pops up! as well as chances to develop hands-on skills and leadership. We will provide you with a uniform and PPE.

This is an unpaid role but we are able to reimburse reasonable travel expenses.

For more information about us or the role please check www.khwp.org.uk or call 01580 212972

Please send an email to info@khwp.org.uk telling us why you’d like to join our team.