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Salary: £12.60 per hour (UK Real Living Wage) plus pension contribution
Working hours: Full Time (37.5 hours) This post will require work outside of 09:00 – 17:00, Monday – Friday work hours (early starts, late finishes and occasional evening/weekend work). This post will require extensive outside working with direct exposure to the weather. The successful candidate will receive all necessary Personal Protective Equipment as part of their internship (e.g. waterproofs, work gloves and work boots)
Contract period and start date: Fixed Term contract for 6 months starting between April-June 2025, where applicants are still in education and finishing spring exams it is possible to undertake induction activities in the Easter Break and then start full time in June
Location: The successful candidate will need to be based in Gwynedd, Conwy or Anglesey, there will not be provisions for covering the cost of relocation
Overview of the role:
The Project SIARC Young Fisher internship programme offers a unique development opportunity to gain insight into, and experience of, working life on the Welsh coast and sea. This internship programme is a pilot programme and 1 post is available. The programme aims to address barriers to gaining experience (e.g. cost of required qualifications and equipment, access training and learning opportunities) faced by individuals looking to further develop a career in the maritime sector. We welcome all applicants and particularly candidates who would benefit from the opportunities this internship programme provides, are early in their careers and looking to gain new experiences and skills or are considered young (18 – 24 years old) and seeking further training, education or employment. Furthermore, we encourage all applicants to reflect any personal lived experience of living and or working in Wales (with particular reference to Anglesey, Conwy and Gwynedd due to the location of where the internship will be based) and their own demonstrable connections to the Welsh coast and sea in their applications. The internship will consist of a variety of placements with local individuals and organisations working in the maritime sector across North Wales. The intern will have flexibility to explore other opportunities throughout the duration of the internship and to pursue an area of interest in more detail.
Purpose of the programme:
* To create an opportunity for someone looking to further develop a diverse range of skills relevant to fishing heritage, the wider maritime sector and scientific techniques
* To introduce the successful candidate to the diversity of opportunities which the maritime sector encompasses
* To address barriers faced by individuals looking to develop their future careers and further develop their employability, relevant to the maritime sector in Wales
* To facilitate two-way knowledge exchange between the intern and established industry professionals
* To create an opportunity for intergenerational learning within the maritime sector in Wales
About You
Person specification
* Willingness to learn Welsh and work in a bilingual team
* Some form of sea-going experience
* Interested in developing a career in the maritime sector
* Committed to spending extensive time out at sea
* Can demonstrate determination, initiative and resilience
* Keen to seek, develop and take responsibility for own additional opportunities
* Strong commitment to creating a culture that lives ZSL values and commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity (collaborative, inspiring, inclusive, innovative, impactful, and ethical) and upholding FAIRER programme values (Fair, accountable, Inclusive, Respectful, Ethical, Responsible) and Project SIARCs inclusive conservation approach
* Can comply with and promote Health and Safety policies and procedures
* Able to travel independently and have your own form of transportation
* Willingness to communicate openly, provide and receive feedback
* Extensive lived experience of Wales
* Lived experience and understanding of working or living in the counties of Gwynedd, Conwy, Anglesey
* Experience of working on a boat
* Be able to understand or speak Welsh
* Interest or experience in communicating with a variety of audiences e.g. social media, presentations and talks
Checks: This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate's right to work in the UK. Please note that, as these posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check will be required for the successful candidate.
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination.
About Us
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.
What do we offer?
* Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct
* Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
* Flexible working – talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
* Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays
* Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Life assurance – eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from their first day
* Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops
* Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
* Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan for eligible London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
* Family friendly policies – we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
NB: We reserve the right to close our advertisement early or extend the advertising date until a suitable candidate has been found.
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