Nature Based Solutions Trainee - Matlock, United Kingdom - Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts

Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts
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Sunday 12 March 2023- Salary: £20,97- Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Full time- Location: Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Sandy Hill, Main Street, Middleton by Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4LR If you have been looking for an opportunity to play a role in nature conservation but wondered how and if the right opportunity would come along, then this traineeship may be for you.

This traineeship is ideal for career starters and changers.

  • We're looking for a Nature Based Solutions Trainee to undertaking training with and support the Nature Based Solutions Officer. This role will allow you to develop an understanding of Natural Flood Management (NFM) schemes and support the work required to design and plan interventions that optimise natural processes.

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In this role, you'll develop skills in the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and water engineering and modelling software packages (e.g., Computer-aided design - CAD) to support data mapping and modelling projects.

You will also gain experience in securing consent and permits for schemes, tendering and leasing with partners.


To be successful you will _be keen to undertake both fieldwork and desk-based work, be_ well organised and have attention to detail_.

You must have a keen interest in training to use Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and _water engineering and modelling software packages to support data mapping and modelling projects.

It is an exciting opportunity to develop technical and project management skills within a broad conservation organisation.


What will you gain:

- knowledge and experience of Natural Flood Management schemes
- knowledge of and experience of data mapping and modelling
- wider training opportunities to support your professional and personal development.


About you
This role might be right for you if you:

  • Would enjoy working with others to identify solutions to problems
  • Are keen to learn and support a variety of different projects and undertake both field and deskbased tasks
  • Are well organised, have attention to detail and are a good communicator
  • Can work both independently and as part of a team
  • Are interested in gaining training in and working with data and modelling software

What our previous trainees, interns and placements have to say about gaining experience with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
"Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and think that it has really helped me with gaining valuable experience in the industry that I am looking for a career in."

"I feel like schools, colleges, even some adults give the perception that work is scary and strict and unbearable and that was absolutely not the case with DWT. If anything, it made me look forward to future jobs"

"It was a good traineeship, I felt just as valued as every other member of staff, everyone was lovely which really helped my anxiety, there were ample opportunities to learn and grow and I love how personal development was a priority within the Trust for all staff."
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