Marine Future Interns x2

The internship will be based in Kendal, Cumbria. The role is a mixture of working from the
Cumbria Wildlife Trust office in Kendal, fieldwork across the North West coast and some travel
to London, in addition to some optional homeworking. Meetings and training with partner
organisations will be a mix of online and in person.

Please note there is a sister program based in Lincolnshire called Marine Futures East. The
application portal is for both internships but please select your desired location on the
application form.

Salary: £12.00 per hour plus 9% pension contribution.

Duration: Full-time (35 hrs per week) fixed-term for 6 months from 17th June –
13th December 2024.

The opportunity: The Marine Futures Internship Programme offers a unique
opportunity to candidates who are passionate and enthusiastic about the marine environment. The
Marine Futures Interns will gain skills, knowledge and experience across a variety of sectors
in this exciting field to help direct and shape their future career ambitions.

The Marine Futures North West internship programme is funded by The Crown Estate and project
managed by the North West Wildlife Trusts. The programme is run in partnership with The Crown
Estate, the North West Wildlife Trusts, Ørsted and Natural England. Each partner organisation
provides opportunities for the intern to develop skills in specialist areas including, marine
conservation advice, sustainable fisheries, renewable energy development, marine policy, and
community engagement.

The successful interns will follow a varied schedule that will allow them to gain a range of
skills and experiences including:

• working with a variety of teams across different sectors
• writing for different audiences
• working with local communities to raise awareness about environmental issues
• undertaking surveys
• the use of social media in the workplace
• delivering media interviews and presentations
• participating in online meetings, training and webinars.

The two interns will also get the chance to undertake a joint research project, looking into a
practical topic of relevance to all partner organisations. This will involve working with
different teams across the partner organisations.

What we are looking for: An intern who can build on their existing skills and
knowledge to make the most of this unique experience. Applicants should have a good
understanding of current marine issues and some experience working or volunteering within the
marine sector. Most importantly, we are looking for candidates who are passionate and
enthusiastic about the marine environment have a willingness to learn, are organised,
self-motivated, and can work well within a team both remotely and in person.

A full driving licence and access to a car with business use insurance is desirable.

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on Monday 8 April 2024. Please do not
include a CV. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Interviews will be held on the 23rd and 24th April 2024.

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places
of Cumbria.