We are looking for two highly motivated people with a desire to learn about the conservation sector and an interest in the natural heritage of Luton. Enthusiasm is key for this role as you will learn new skills on the job and develop as you progress through the traineeship.

This role is central to the delivery of the Wilder Luton project. You will work closely with the Communities and Education Team and the wider Trust to help deliver key outcomes of the project.

Successful applicants will follow a varied schedule that will allow them to gain a range of skills and experiences whilst working alongside colleagues at the Wildlife Trust BCN and our partners (such as Luton Borough Council). There will be the opportunity to develop skills in a number of conservation-related disciplines including practical conservation, community engagement, education, marketing and communications. Engaging with young people is central to the project and you will be an important player as we look to connect more young people, of all backgrounds, with nature.

You will work closely with local partner organisations in Luton to enable an insight into the broader environmental and youth sector as we look to safeguard the care of Luton’s natural heritage for years to come.

The traineeship will also help you to understand the various pathways into a career in the conservation sector. Regular mentoring and support will enable you to identify areas of particular interest and take on more responsibility for planning and delivery of activities as you progress and to develop your own project ideas where this is viable.

Applicants will need to be proficient in English communication. You must also be comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions along with the ability to walk and navigate uneven terrain.

Due to funding this opportunity is only available for those in LU1 to LU4 postcodes.

Type of Contract

Fixed Term (6 months, September 2025 to February 2026)

Hours 

22.5 hours per week, Part Time, Working Monday to Tuesday, with a third day to be decided.

Interview date

Tuesday 22 July 2025

Closing date

Monday 14 July 2025 at 9AM  

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We’re wild about inclusion! We want our people/staff to be as diverse as wildlife. As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and cultures. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us create our vision of ‘people close to nature, with land and seas rich in wildlife.'