• Carry out practical habitat management on all land managed by the Trust for nature conservation, as directed by your Volunteer Leader.   

• Help ensure all vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment are left in a suitable condition or repaired. 

• Undertake practical conservation work using a range of specialist tools and equipment under the direction of the Volunteer Leader. 

• Deliver grassland and woodland management, habitat creation, scrub clearance, basic tree work, fencing repairs, hedge laying and control of invasive species under guidance from staff. 

• Help staff to ensure a safe environment for people and wildlife. 

• Support efforts to enhance the conservation value, infrastructure and visitor experiences on Trust land. 

• Assist with the monitoring of habitat management activity and its impact on land managed by the Trust for nature conservation.  

• Maintain accurate computer and paper records as instructed, including volunteering records, time sheets, mileage logs and habitat management activity.  

• Follow health and safety guidance and risk management protocols for all activities.  

Although no specific experience is required, it would be desirable to have previous experience of outdoor volunteering in a practical setting.

• High level of enthusiasm, self-motivation and self-discipline  

• Ability to follow clear instructions  

• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative  

• Flexible and positive approach  

• Demonstrable commitment to nature conservation  

• Be able to commit to 3 days per week for the 9 month traineeship 

• Awareness of the habitats and wildlife of Nottinghamshire  

• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills  

• Ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people  

• Efficient administration and organisation  

• IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office software  

• Full UK Driving Licence  

• ​​Possible training available depending on the applicant in the use of power tools such as brush cutter and chainsaw.  

• ​Gain valuable experience for future employment prospects 

• ​Meet new people and work as part of a team 

• ​Learn new skills and about habitat management 

• ​Improved fitness, health and wellbeing 

• ​A full induction and demonstration of safe use of tools and habitat care 

• ​Help protect your local environment 

• ​Feel more connected to nature 

• ​​3 days per week 

• ​This role is based at the Attenborough nature reserve and involves travelling to other nature reserves in the south of the county  

• ​This is a voluntary position 

Yes.