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Wildlife
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- - We protect wildlife in Britain and around the world by bringing our most threatened species back from the brink of extinction. We do this through ground-breaking research, practical conservation and education, all with the help of our supporters.
Wild places
- Close
- - Some habitats contain such a richness of life that we need to protect them at all odds. We are working to preserve ancient woodlands, orchards and wood pastures and parklands, as well as the countless species they support.
What we do
- Close
- - Everything we do is based on scientific evidence. We gather this through surveys, which you can take part in, and by awarding research grants to the most inspiring scientists worldwide. This evidence guides our conservation efforts and is shared through our events and publications.
Who we are
- Close
- - People’s Trust for Endangered Species was set up in 1977 to save our wildlife. We are governed by a board of volunteer trustees and our team of staff are passionate about protecting endangered species and places.
Success stories
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- - We strive to bring our most threatened species in the UK and around the world back from the brink of extinction. Our successes come from ground-breaking research, practical conservation and education, all with the help of our supporters.
Get involved
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- - There are so many ways you can help save endangered species. Fancy taking part in a survey, joining us on a wildlife event or becoming a regular supporter?
Shop
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- - Support our work in our shop with a range of charity gifts, home-ware, cards and more. 100% of the profits go directly to help wildlife both in the UK an overseas.
Donate
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- - There is nothing natural about the alarming rate at which we are losing animals and their homes. It is absolutely avoidable. We can stop the loss of our wildlife – but we need your support. You can act now by choosing to give to our cause. Thank you.

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Water Vole Officer

We are looking for a Water Vole Officer to coordinate PTES water vole work, in particular the National Water Vole Monitoring Programme.

£28,000-£30,000 pa pro rata depending on experience.

Closing date: Thursday 9 December 2021

The role is part time, 2.5-3 days a week to be agreed. To apply, please fill in an application form below stating the role you are applying for.

View a full job description here.

Hedgerow Officer (maternity cover)

We are hiring a Hedgerow Officer to provide maternity cover for up to 14 months, to lead on hedgerow conservation building PTES’ part of the legacy arising from the Close the Gap project which will be complete in at the end of March 2022. Close the Gap is a collaboration with the Tree Council, Moor trees, FWAG and the University of Reading to restore and plant hedgerows and promote their value for wildlife, funded by the Green Recovery Challenge Fund.

£28,000-£30,000 pa depending on experience.

Closing date: Thursday 9 December 2021

The role is full time, for a fixed term of 14 months. To apply, please fill in an application form below stating the role you are applying for.

View a full job description here.

Orchards Project Home-based Volunteers

We’re looking for volunteers to work remotely on a GIS task for the orchard project. It is suitable for absolute beginners or experienced users of QGIS – training will be tailored as necessary. You can gain workplace experience, learn or improve a skill, or simply donate some time. The task will improve our knowledge of the location and distribution of traditional orchards, and thereby our ability to conserve and restore this important priority habitat. Contact Steve for further details.

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We are unable to offer work experience to under 18s. Please visit www.environmentjob.co.uk to view occasional further volunteer opportunities and other jobs in conservation.

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Vacancies

Water Vole Officer

Hedgerow Officer (maternity cover)

Orchards Project Home-based Volunteers

Additional information

Recruitment form

Application form

Personal details

Education and training

Details of secondary and further education

Details of higher education

Details of training

Employment history

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