About you You will have a passion for the conservation of wild plants and fungi, with a demonstrable interest in influencing government policy to benefit nature & tackle climate change. You will be keen to develop a career in advocacy, policy, campaigns or communications. You must have excellent written English, with an engaging style and an ability to identify, analyse and reference academic research in support of policy arguments. You must be able to work collaboratively within a team and with a range of other colleagues & partners. You will be proactive, have a drive to develop your skills and knowledge and able to use your own initiative to increase the impact of our work. About the role We are offering an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to undertake a 12-month paid internship within our policy and advocacy team, working across England, Scotland and Wales to influence governments and parliaments. You will assist in the development of Plantlife policies, position statements and advocacy plans, help to prepare written materials such as blogs, briefings, guidance and responses to government consultations, and work closely with colleagues and external partners to deliver maximum impact for wild plants and fungi. In return we can offer you the benefits of working for a medium sized conservation charity with significant influence. We will help you to develop the skills and experience for your future career, providing mentoring, feedback and learning opportunities to support your professional development. To apply for the role or view the full recruitment pack, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you Please note we do not accept CV's.