Ecology Intern
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Position Overview & Specifications
If you would like an informal discussion about this post, please e-mail Astrid Biddle, the Trust’s Ecologist, at astrid.biddle@hmwt.org to arrange a call.
About the role
The Ecology Internship is an exciting opportunity that may suit a recent graduate, or someone with equivalent skills and knowledge, wishing to gain core conservation work experience through taking on an important role in delivering a new innovative partnership project.
The Ecology Intern will support the Ecologist in delivery of the Chalk River Biodiversity Bank project, a collaborative project between Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust and Affinity Water. Through this internship there is opportunity to learn a diverse range of valuable skills, techniques and practices that are vital for working in the sector. You’ll be encouraged and supported to attend training courses and will be working with skilled and talented colleagues across the Nature Recovery Directorate who will ensure you gain the most from this experience during your time with us.
This role is hosted by Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust and funded by Affinity Water.
For more information, please download a Recruitment Pack below. To apply, please download and submit an application form.
Application deadline: 9am on Wednesday 22nd February
Interviews: Friday 3rd March
About the Trust
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local nature conservation charity. Our office is based in the beautiful Verulamium Park in St Albans.
We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature.
Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to making a difference.
How do we support you?
We offer a great benefits package with a range of employee schemes, including generous annual leave, flexible working, excellent learning and development opportunities, wellbeing support and much more!
You can find out more about this here - https://www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs/benefits
Application documents- Recruitment Pack - Ecology Intern
- Application Form - Ecology Intern
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Ecology Intern roles across Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,319 - £20,319 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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