National Trails UK’s Nature Recovery Programme aspires for the 5,500 miles of the National Trail network to be corridors for people and nature.
This summer we will be accelerating this vision across three pilots on the Cotswold Way, The Ridgeway and the Coast to Coast Path.
But this vision can’t happen without the next generation of ecologists and environmental scientists.
We recognise getting your first role in the environmental sector can be challenging and that is why we are seeking two 18-30 year olds to support us with our Coast to Coast Path pilot. If you want to learn more about ecology or develop your skills and have availability to take part in training and habitat surveying across 5 days in August, this could be you! The successful applicants will be provided with a £600 grant, travel expenses and additional professional development support. We are particularly interested in supporting applicants from backgrounds currently underrepresented within the ecology and conservation sectors.
Please see the below 'More Information' document for further details.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply:
Please respond to the following questions in whatever format you are most comfortable, this could be in writing (<2 pages), a video, audio clip (<3 mins) or a combination of these:
· Name
· Age
· Phone number
· Where are you based?
· Why are you interested in applying for this opportunity?
· How do you feel you meet the requirements of this opportunity?
· Your availability Thursday 6th/Friday 7th August for an informal call
Please send your applications to hannah@nationaltrails.uk by midnight Monday 3rd August
We may be in touch to arrange an informal call to get to know you a little better, which will be on Thursday 6th/Friday 7thAugust depending on your availability.
Photo credit: Roxanna Barry
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