Ecology Intern

The Ecology Intern will help nature recover by processing and analysing surveying data, providing general admin support to the Ecology Team and helping collect rigorous ecological survey data from nature reserves. The role sits within the Ecology Team, within our Land Management Directorate.

The Ecology Intern will help nature recover by processing and analysing surveying data, providing general admin support to the Ecology Team and helping collect rigorous ecological survey data from nature reserves. The role sits within the Ecology Team, within our Land Management Directorate.

Ecology Intern

Salary:£9,253 (pro rata) per annum(£23,132 FTE)

Contract:Fixed Term for 12 months

Hours:14 hours per week. Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line manager

Based:Compass House, Farmoor, Oxford, with some home working. Travel to BBOWT nature reserves as required.

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for “more nature everywhere, for everyone”. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone’s needs.

• Take a lead in data entry of ongoing survey data collected from BBOWT nature reserves
• Assist in analysing survey data and report writing
• Provide general administration support to the Ecology Team, such as logging survey data, archiving and scanning survey data, proof reading reports etc
• Undertake simple survey work on BBOWT nature reserves as per the annual survey work plan
• Assist the ecology team with more skilled survey work

• A team player who will work well with the existing Ecology Team and interact positively with members of the public and volunteers
• Someone with basic UK wildlife identification skills
• Someone with skills and knowledge to carry out ecological surveys
• Someone with an interest in British Wildlife/Conservation
• Good data entry accuracy skills.

This post will be DBS checked at basic level. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. BBOWT will not unfairly discriminate on the basis of criminal convictions. BBOWT’s policy regarding this matter and the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice are available on request.

For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you’ll also receive

• Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies
• Flexible working to achieve work-life balance
• Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution
• Learning & Development Programme for all
• Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package – access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards
• Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme
• Membership to BBOWT’s, and The Wildlife Trusts’, Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development

The closing time and date for applications is
11.59pm
on
Tuesday, 25 August 2026.Interviews will take place2 September with second interviews on 8 September.

BBOWT values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We want every candidate to have the best chance of success as part of this process. In order to do this, we know that some candidates will need reasonable adjustments. Contact us on  if there are any reasonable adjustments we can provide during the recruitment process, including completing your application.

When applying for the role you can expect to answer a few questions online relating to the skills required and what you would be doing in the role. Your responses will be anonymised, randomised, and scored by a panel of reviewers.

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