Come and join our team at Penllergare Valley Woods and make a real difference in nature recovery! Please make sure to read the full job description before applying, and please note that you will need to submit a cover letter with your application.
Conservation Assistant (Graduate Internship)
Salary £25,623 pro-rata (27.5 hours/week)
Part time / fixed term contract (9 months)
The Penllergare Trust is seeking a recent graduate for a conservation assistant internship at Penllergare Valley Woods.
Key to the protecting the Gower Gateway project, this role offers hands-on training to protect and restore woodland habitats. You will gather environmental data, manage invasive species, coordinate wildlife surveys, and lead volunteers in citizen science. Working with our Conservation Officer, you will also organize community events to inspire local nature champions.
Candidates must have a relevant degree, strong organisation skills, IT literacy (including GIS Mapping systems), and excellent communication skills. Practical experience in ecology, volunteering, event planning, and a driving license are desirable. A DBS check may be required.
This Graduate Internship is a part of our Protecting the Gower Gateway Project which is funded by the Nature Networks Programme, delivered by the Heritage Fund, on behalf of the Welsh Government.
In your cover letter, please tell us:
- Why you want this internship at Penllergare?
- What can you bring?
- What do you want to gain?
To apply: Please submit your CV and Cover Letter to our conservation officer Chris at [email protected] by 12pm on Friday 17th July 2026
Download the Job Description here: Conservation Assistant Internship Role description