The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (also known as BBOWT) was formed in 1959 and has a vision of an environment rich in wildlife for everyone, valued by all. We aim to lead the way to nature’s recovery through innovative land management, and connect people with nature to improve their wellbeing. We work in partnership and through collaborative projects with local communities, businesses, land owners and local authorities. In the three counties BBOWT owns or manages over 80 nature reserves covering 2,500 hectares. We have more than 50,000 members, employ over 100 professional staff, and have active support from more than 1,350 volunteers. Each year around 12,000 schoolchildren visit our education centres. BBOWT has an annual turnover of over £6 million and receives income from membership subscriptions, grants and donations. BBOWT is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK, each is a corporate member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts.

Our mission – To create a Living Landscape across our towns, cities and countryside and inspire our communities to act for nature.

Our aim – To lead the way for nature’s recovery and connect people with nature, so that:

• Our soil and water resources are managed to create functioning ecosystems and wildlife rich places.

• Local communities, decision-makers, landowners and business work with and for nature.

• People recognise their dependence upon nature and its value to their mental and physical wellbeing.

The Conservation Strategy Internship is an exciting opportunity that may suit a recent graduate, or someone with equivalent experience, wishing to take on an exciting development role and gain essential conservation work experience. You will be part of the Conservation Strategy Directorate teams supporting nature’s recovery across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. You will support the delivery of projects and initiatives, such as our biodiversity net gain (BNG) work, local planning and development work, and will help to develop new wider countryside conservation projects. Through this internship you will learn a diverse array of valuable skills, techniques and practices that are essential for working in the sector. You’ll be encouraged and supported to attend training courses in subjects or activities of interest to you and we’ll ensure you are working with skilled and talented colleagues across the Conservation Strategy Directorate who will make sure you gain the most from your time with us.

You will support the delivery of projects and initiatives, such as our biodiversity net gain work, local planning and development work, and will help to develop new wider countryside conservation projects.

Through this internship you will learn a diverse array of valuable skills, techniques and practices that are essential for working in the sector. You’ll be encouraged and supported to attend training courses in subjects or activities of interest to you and we’ll ensure you are working with skilled and talented colleagues across the Conservation Strategy Directorate who will make sure you gain the most from your time with us.

Recent graduates or those with equivalent experience are encouraged to apply.

Salary: £21,000 per annum

Contract: 1 year fixed term contract, full-time (35 hours per week) or part-time (negotiable)

Based: The Lodge, Littlemore, Oxford (flexibility available)

The closing time and date for applications is Sunday 14th November at 11:59pm

Interviews will be held virtually on the 25th and 26th of November.