Conservation Internship,

Nottinghamshire Biodiversity Action Group

The Nottinghamshire Biodiversity Action Group (Notts BAG) is a

partnership of voluntary, statutory and community groups working

together to conserve and enhance the wildlife of Nottinghamshire for

the benefit of people. The Conservation Internship will be based at

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Offices at County Hall in West

Bridgford.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is

committed to a career in nature conservation to work with the

Biodiversity Officer for a ten-month placement, starting in summer

2020. The role will involve working with a range of organisations to

update the Local Biodiversity Action Plan for Nottinghamshire as well

as assisting with the creation of a new website for the Notts BAG

partnership. The role will offer the opportunity to work with a broad

range of organisations, including (but not exclusively) the

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, the Environment Agency, Local

Authorities and local Community Groups across Nottinghamshire and

in the City of Nottingham. There will also be an opportunity to get

involved in some of the project work that Notts BAG undertakes,

We are looking for a student who is currently working towards a

degree in a biodiversity-related subject. The candidate should:

• Have a good understanding of lowland habitats and their

management for wildlife

• Have an awareness of the key organisations involved in nature

conservation and their roles

• Be able to demonstrate good IT skills including the use of

common business support software

• Have experience and understanding of geographical

information systems (GIS)

• Be proficient in the use of social media

The ideal candidate must have a keen interest in wildlife, be happy

working in an office environment and have a willingness to work some

anti-social hours.

The role will be a paid placement.

For further information contact biodiversity@nottscc.gov.uk