Conservation Social Science Voluntary Work Placement

2 weeks ago


Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Chester Zoo Full time

Conservation Social Science Voluntary Work Placement - Full-time 12 month voluntary industrial placement commencing September 2024
Are you excited by the prospect of gaining invaluable work experience with one of Europe's leading Zoological collections?

Global biodiversity conservation is a multi-disciplinary endeavour, with research in the social sciences playing an increasingly central role.

As such, this Voluntary Work Placement will provide valuable training and experience that will be essential for all aspiring conservationists.


What you'll be doing
Working with the Lead Conservation Scientist and Conservation Scientist - Social Science in a team environment, the social science placement will include:

  • Conducting a specific social science research project. This could include diverse areas such as educational impact, human/ animal interactions, connectedness to nature, or human behaviour change, either related to zoo visitors or as part of our field conservation programmes.
  • Potential opportunities to attend conferences to present your project.
  • Opportunity to report findings and write summary articles and documents for a range of stakeholders, potentially including the opportunity to be part of peerreviewed publications.

The Work Placement

  • Voluntary Work Placement for 12 months commencing in September 202
  • Full Training with the Conservation & Science Teams
  • Full uniform provided, along with lunch vouchers for the days you attend
  • Monthly stipends of up to £120 per month may be payable based on appropriate expenses
  • Full Time Hours 40 hours per week

Our Requirements

  • A passion for biodiversity conservation and an interest in the human dimensions that influence it.
  • Being highly organised and proactive in your approach to work.
  • The ability to write and deliver oral presentations in a clear, concise and engaging manner.
  • A desire to learn how science can be used to help support and inform conservation in a zoo setting.
  • Experience of using Microsoft Office software such as Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Some data handling and analysis experience is desirable.

This opportunity is only available to those studying at a UK university on a degree programme with an industrial year.
All industrial placements are full-time voluntary positions for 12 months, commencing September 2024.

Although no direct animal contact takes place in this role, you will attend monthly workshops to gain wider knowledge of modern zoo management.


Interested in applying?
Interviews are anticipated to take place in January 2024

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