Research Intern

The RFS is offering the opportunity for a student looking to gain industry experience to undertake a research project at Charles Ackers Redwood Grove and Pinetum, Welshpool.

Responsibilities

You will be:

• Carrying out a condition survey of our pinetum trees
• Mapping trees and access routes
• Creating content for an online profile of each specimen tree
• Compiling a report of findings and recommendations

Profile

Essential

This post is only available for degree students at UK universities looking for a placement as part of their programme. You must be able to work from our site near Welshpool for up to 1 of the 2 weeks on the project. Report writing and compilation of findings can be conducted from home.

• Someone who wants to gain experience in carrying out woodland surveys and producing professional reports.
• Reliable team player who is happy to work with others and take initiative when appropriate.
• Share our core beliefs as an organisation https://rfs.org.uk/about-us/
• Professional, friendly manner when representing the RFS.
• Confident with using Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Driving licence and own transport as the site is not accessible by public transport or on foot.
• Own laptop and ability to video conference with RFS Head Office.

Desirable

• Forestry or related degree such as Environmental Science, Biology or Geography
• GIS experience
• Experience with editing web content in WordPress

If you have any questions prior to making an application, please email careers@rfs.org.uk

Application by CV and covering letter by 3^rd April 2025 to careers@rfs.org.uk 

Interviews scheduled for w/c 22^nd April.