We’re WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife. We’re on a mission to restore wetlands because they are a wondrous solution to the problems our world faces. Together we will unlock their power – and help nature burst back to life. Because when wetlands flourish, all life will flourish.
At WWT our people are instrumental, and we want to inspire future conservationists to help lead the way. This learning and development placement is designed to provide experience and skills development in the following areas:
- Practical animal care experience, in a wetland setting
- Experience of the workplace
- Wetland conservation.
You’ll work within the Living Collections team, developing practical animal care experience, and animal behavior and welfare knowledge. The role will involve the day-to-day care of the animals in the collection of rare and endangered species from around the world, including Flamingos, Cranes, Storks, Ducks, Geese, Swans and Otters. You’ll maintain and develop exhibits within the site to improve welfare standards for our animals, and enhance the visitor experience, developing communication and presentation skills. As part of a BIAZA member zoological collection, this role is a great opportunity for someone looking for experience in animal or conservation-based roles.
At WWT, we are extremely passionate about supporting our placements, and it is important to us that through this application process we learn about you, the individual. When answering the questions in the application, please ensure that you tell us about your experiences, passions, and career plans and how this role could help you develop.
Further detail on student placements can be found here: https://www.wwt.org.uk/work-with-us/early-careers-placements