Environmental and Heritage Conservation Trainee
10-month fixed term contract
National Living Wage: £12.71 from April 2026
Hours: 22.2 per week (3 days)
Closing date for applications is midnight on 17 August 2026
Help support conservation of Exmoor’s historic and natural environment whilst developing your skills, knowledge and experience
This position is supported by the Exmoor Pioneers Project which is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and CareMoor for Exmoor. Thanks to National Lottery players we will be able to help support skills development for young people.
Working with a skilled and committed staff team, the Environmental and Heritage Conservation Trainee will support our work conserving Exmoor’s historic and natural environment, assist with the planning, delivery and management of environment and heritage conservation activities, and support volunteers, school students and other groups to care for Exmoor through practical activities.
If you have a keen interest in Exmoor’s natural and historic environment, a willingness to learn, and are happy doing physical work outdoors, then please see our recruitment pack for more details on what else is required for this role and apply by downloading the application form. A training budget is available to enhance skills.
In line with the aims of the Exmoor Pioneers project to support skills development for young people, this position is primarily aimed at those aged 18-25, with some flexibility.