Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Durrell Work Experience Placements



Durrell Work Experience Placements

Durrell is delighted to be able to offer a number of work experience placements which will give you a unique understanding of working for an international conservation organisation.

There is the chance to develop your skills across a variety of departments at Durrell, including the mammal, bird, herpetology, lab and veterinary, and marketing departments.

There is also the opportunity to complete research projects and dissertations during your placement. 

A placement at Durrell will provide valuable experience to add to your CV showing future employers that you are committed to a career in the conservation sector.
To see if you are suitable to apply for a placement please download the following guidelines.

We will be taking applications from the 1st October 2016 for:
•        Summer placements – Flexible starting 1st June 2017 to September 2017.
•        Year placements – Flexible starting 1st September 2017 to August 2018.

Closing date for applications will be 1st January 2017, and successful candidates will be notified by 20th January 2017. If you are selected for interview we will arrange to contact you via Skype. 

If you are required to complete a research project during your placement please indicate this at the time of your application.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to Eluned.Price@durrell.org. Please indicate whether you are applying for a summer or year placement, and your preferred department in your application. 


If you would like further information please contact Eluned Price at Eluned.Price@durrell.org or +44 (0)1534 860044. 




Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant
      



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