At WWT, we know that people are instrumental in our mission to restore wetlands. And you are the future conservationists who will lead the way.
Our learning and development student placements are designed to give you the experience and skills you need to take the next steps in your career. You’ll focus on:
You’ll receive a great quality learning experience that can be tracked and evidenced. Your warm and thorough induction will help you settle quickly. You’ll get to know the teams you are working with, WWT as whole and what we stand for, and what you can expect from your year with us. Training will depend on the job you are doing, and will stand you in good stead for the future. In return, we hope you’ll be as enthusiastic about the power of wetlands as we are.
We are delighted to announce that, for the first time, our student placements will be paid positions. We want everyone to have the chance to access these opportunities and are proud to be taking this step in the right direction.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
Accommodation is available at reasonable market rent for some sites – please see details below. If you are interested in accommodation, we’ll be happy to discuss the practicalities with you at interview stage.
Please complete an application form to apply for any of these positions.
You can download the application form below in the description for each placement.
If you would like to apply for more than one position:
Application forms should be emailed to placements@wwt.org.uk by 11th February 2024.
If you have any queries, please email placements@wwt.org.uk
Practical Reserves Management placements develop an understanding of what it takes to manage a wetland for people and for wildlife. You’ll be hands on, working within the experienced and knowledgeable Reserves teams on site.
This placement is available at 9 sites and the experience will vary according to the unique properties of each wetland – find out more about what each site offers to ensure you find the right experience for you.
You can apply to up to four sites – please read through the site and job descriptions before selecting.
Rented accommodation available at Caerlaverock, Llanelli, Martin Mere, Slimbridge, Washington.
Working as part of an internationally renowned research team, you’ll undertake lab, desk and field work to develop your experience in a wetlands focussed applied research environment.
This role is based within the Conservation team at Slimbridge.
Local rented accommodation is available.
Working within the central Reserves Management and Conservation Evidence teams, you’ll develop an understanding of the co-ordination and strategic side of reserves management.
This role is based within the Conservation team at Slimbridge, working closely with the Head of Reserves Management (who is based near WWT Welney).
Local rented accommodation is available.
Available at 4 WWT sites.
Working within our Living Collections teams, you’ll develop practical animal care experience. You’ll be hands on in the day to day care of wetland animals and their habitats, helping to enhance the experiences of visitors and tell the important stories of wetland restoration.
This placement is available at 4 sites and the experience will vary according to the unique properties of each animal collection – find out more about what each site offers to ensure you find the right experience for you by reading through the job descriptions and site specific information.
Rented accommodation available at Martin Mere, Slimbridge (limited spaces available) Washington.