Job Opportunities
The Trust is a dynamic and aspirational organisation at the forefront of environmental thinking and practical conservation in North Wales.
It is an exciting time in the environment sector as the importance of river health receives the wider attention it deserves.
In North Wales, our charity has been leading the way in restoring and protecting the region’s freshwater environments for more than 15 years, but there is still more to be done.
To keep caring for these spaces, and all who depend on them, our charity is growing with opportunities across a variety of areas. Working for the Trust will provide you with a stimulating environment in which to meet your career aspirations.
We believe that our most important asset is our people.
Role Summary
Job title: River intern
Location of job: Mix of office (Brynrefail) and home-based working with with regular working across North Wales Rivers.
Post holder reports to: Programme Manager
Salary: National Living Wage £12.71 per hour (6% employer pension contribution)
Position type: Fixed term contract from June until September - 4/5 days per week
Working arrangements: Standard working hours are from 9:00 - 17:30 with some flexible and weekend work required. Travel allowance will be provided.
Overall purpose of the job:
This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team in a starter role to help you into a career in conservation. You will be working on projects that will make a real and lasting difference, helping save our rivers and the species that rely on them.
You will support our busy, active team out in the catchment and gain a taste of the full range and scope of river conservation work and community engagement.
You must be aged 18 or over to apply for this role.
You will assist with things like farm visits, water quality surveys, woodland planting and river habitat restoration. You will be trained to undertake wildlife surveys and support scientific research through fieldwork and technical analysis. You will support our community engagement activities; inspiring children as you help with school workshops, and helping people get involved through volunteer tasks. You will help promote our work by writing about your experiences and sharing these reflections on our social media channels and website.
As this job involves regulated activity with children, an Enhanced DBS check will need to be undertaken by the successful candidate prior to employment.
The following skills are essential for this role:
Awareness of and commitment towards current environmental issues. ✔
Able to learn quickly and pick up new skills and concepts. ✔
Willingness to ‘get stuck in’ to help complete tasks. ✔
Great communication skills. ✔
Experience using IT software including email, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and videoconference apps. ✔
Enjoyment of practical ‘hands-on’ work, and spending time outdoors. ✔
Able to work co-operatively as part of a team. ✔
A full UK driving license, with access to a personal vehicle (a travel allowance will
be provided). ✔
Welsh language (desirable)
Deadline for applications: June 8th 2026 with interviews held within 5 days from application close. To apply please email poppy@northwalesriverstrust.org with:
A copy of your CV
A cover letter outlining why you would be a good fit for the role, your interest in environmental conservation, and any relevant experiences, interests, volunteering, or community involvement.
This internship is designed to support people looking to gain experience in the environmental sector, so formal experience is not essential. We are particularly interested in applicants who can demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative, willingness to learn, and a passion for rivers, wildlife, conservation, or community engagement.
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