Peatlands Restoration Trainees

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Closing date:
Friday 9 January 2026 | Salary:
National Living Wage £12.71 per hour (from 01 April 2026) | Contract type:
Fixed term |

Working hours:

Full time |

Location:

Belfast based, Belfast Funded by the DAERA, NIEA and Shared Island Initiative Peatlands Challenge Fund

Are you passionate about nature and eager to turn that passion into a career? Join Ulster Wildlife as a Peatland Restoration Trainee and play a hands‑on role in protecting and restoring Northern Ireland’s valuable landscapes.

• Support and learn from Ulster Wildlife staff in delivering peatland restoration projects
• Collect and assess environmental data, including peat condition, vegetation and water table monitoring
• Take part in practical restoration works and habitat management
• Complete your own independent peatland project
• Work with volunteers, communities and partner organisations within the Peatlands Collaborative Network
• Help communicate the importance of peatlands for biodiversity, climate change mitigation and wellbeing
• Monitor native wildlife such as the marsh fritillary butterfly

• Has a genuine passion for conserving nature and peatlands
• Is keen to pursue a career in nature conservation
• Is enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn
• Can communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Enjoys practical, outdoor work in all seasons and terrains
• Can work both independently and as part of a team

• Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills (Microsoft Office)
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Flexibility to attend training, events and placements (including some evenings and weekends)
• Commitment to the full 52-week traineeship