Volunteer Assistant Project Officer (Bartonsham Meadows, Hereford)

Volunteer Assistant Project Officer (Bartonsham Meadows, Hereford)

Closing date:
Salary: Unpaid with fantastic training opportunities
Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Part time
Location:
Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0PY
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust is looking for a Volunteer Assistant Project Officer to join the Restoring Bartonsham Meadows project team until June 2027.

An opportunity to gain work experience and training in practical and applied conservation work; which will include assisting, planning and running volunteer surveys and work parties, undertaking species surveys, GIS mapping, supporting with school visits, youth groups and wider community groups and events.

To find out more about this role please download the Role Description.

To apply please use the 'Apply Online' button below.

Contact details

Please contact hr@herefordshirewt.co.uk for more information.

Job reference: Volunteer Assistant Project Officer

Hours: 3 days per week, ideally Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. 
Location: Queenswood Country Park, HR6 0PY and Bartonsham Meadows, Hereford HR1 2RB.
Travel and Training package:  ÂŁ1600 for expenses and training. Training; There is a budget associated with this role, based on relevant applicants' needs, for externally accredited training. Expenses; This is not a salaried role but out of pocket expenses and other reasonable expenses are paid including travel expenses.
 

Interviews: 8th and 10th December 2026

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the conservation sector, including, but not limited to, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and those from socio-economically disadvantaged groups. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We use an anonymised shortlisting process which means that personal details such as name, age, gender, and other identifying information are removed from applications before they are reviewed. Our focus is on your skills, experience, and potential to succeed in the role.

Role Description - Volunteer Assistant Project Officer