Student Placement (10 months)

• 2 placements available
• November 2023 - September 2024
• Payment: £250.00 per week.
  
  

You must have a driving licence.

Although accommodation is not provided we are happy to provide advice on the local area and local letting companies.

What will I gain from the placement?

• An understanding of how nature reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest are managed.
• A knowledge of different habitats and associated species.
• Survey public footpaths with some follow up work.
• Opportunities to practice and develop practical site management skills such as fencing, footpath maintenance and habitat management.
• Nature reserve safety audits and follow up work.
• The chance to attend training courses.
• A chance to make contacts in the countryside sector.
  
  

What will I be involved in?       

• Surveying and assisting in the development of promoted walking routes, public rights of way network.
• Practical management work at the Great Orme Country Park and other Local Nature Reserves.
• Planning, prioritising and carrying out practical management work on a number of different nature reserves throughout the county, some interpretation work, helping the public with their enquiries.
  
  

What do I do next?

Get in touch

Get in touch for an informal discussion:

Country Park Warden 01492 874151 / sally.pidcock@conwy.gov.uk

Countryside Warden 07733 012842 / lesley.lawson@conwy.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 23 June 2023

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