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# Conservation Trainee at Durham Wildlife Trust

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- Within 25 miles of DH4 6PU
- In Person
- Deadline: Mon 30 Nov 2026 at 08:00 GMT
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A ten month practical conservation placement at two Durham reserves.

Durham Wildlife Trust has two Conservation Trainee places for people starting a career in nature conservation. You would work with Reserves Officers and volunteers, learn practical habitat management, build species identification skills and take part in supervised training. The ten month, part time placement starts at Rainton Meadows near Houghton-le-Spring, then switches to Low Barns near Witton-le-Wear after six months. You need to be able to reach both sites; the postcode shown is the first base, not the only work location. The Trust states £15,736.50 a year for the part time post. Apply using its form by 8am GMT on 30 November 2026.

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## [Durham Wildlife Trust](https://meeteco.org/organisation/durham-wildlife-trust)

Durham Wildlife Trust works to protect and restore wildlife in County Durham and the surrounding area through nature reserves, conservation projects and opportunities for people to connect with nature.

- Application deadline Mon 30 Nov 2026 at 08:00 GMT

- Coverage Within 25 miles of DH4 6PU

- Location Rainton Meadows, then Low Barns Nature Reserve · Houghton-le-Spring and Witton-le-Wear, County Durham

- Participation In Person

- Time Part time

- Recruiter Employer

- Contract Fixed term

- Sectors Conservation & Wildlife

- Job functions Outdoor & Hands-on, Training/Education & Youth Work

- Country UK

- Regions North East

- Workplace Location based

- Level Entry Level and Graduate

- Why this matters Practical training can build the skills needed to care for local nature reserves.

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