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Conservation professionals > Ecologist
Animal care | Environment and land | Science and research
Ecologists study the relationship between plants, animals and the environment.
You'll need a degree or postgraduate qualification in a subject like:
You'll usually need a degree in a relevant subject.
Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to get experience and may improve your chances of finding work. You can also build up contacts within conservation, which will be useful when looking for jobs.
You'll need:
Your day to day tasks will depend on the sector in which you work. For example, as an ecological scientist you could:
You could work in a range of organisations like local authorities, conservation organisations, government or scientific bodies. With experience, you could become a senior ecologist, leading a team of researchers, developing biodiversity plans or acting as a consultant on sustainable development projects. You may also be able to apply for chartered environmentalist status.
Botanists study all forms of plant life.
Fish farmers work in small teams to breed and rear fish and shellfish, and harvest them for market.
Farmers and farm managers grow crops and raise livestock for food production.
Kennel workers care for dogs and cats in kennels or catteries.
Food manufacturing inspectors make sure companies meet hygiene and safety standards, and that products are safe to eat.
Sports scientists use knowledge of how the body works to help people improve their health or sporting ability.
Babington Dressage are looking for a positive and motivated apprentice with a passion for horses and dressage. They have excellent facilities, a lovely fun team and group of liveries. The successful applicant will be given the platform and support to develop their skills and launch a career in the Equine sector.
Anna Hilton is a Swedish Olympic 3 day event rider and BHS Accredited Professional Coach.The yard offers breaking, schooling and standard livery services and is based in Cranbrook TN18.There is accommodation and livery available to the right candidate at this location.The apprenticeship will allow you to learn from one of the best in the industry and you may have the opportunity to attendgroom at shows. If competent plenty of riding opportunities to be had.
We are an established international showjumping yard in Warwick. We have two excellent apprenticeship opportunities available. We are looking for a level 2 Groom and a L3 senior groom apprentices to join our team. Occasional riding may still be involved, therefore, the candidates will ideally be experienced riders. The roles we are offering can involve international travel for the right person, as well as the option for further skills development, including horse transportation and veterinary training.
We’re re-opening applications!Soap and Furry have an exciting opportunity to join Stamford’s High Street pet grooming salon as an Apprentice Grooming Assistant.
Brampton Stables are a busy riding school based in Northampton, who are looking to take on an equine groom apprentice to work alongside their friendly team. This is a riding position with further training in areas including first aid and safeguarding, as well as the opportunity to work through the BHS stages, including teaching.
Competition Venue, riding school and livery yard based in Widnes-WA8 3XT
The fabulous team at Litchfield Equestrian based in Reading RG2 are looking for two level 2 or 3 equine apprentice to join their friendly, professional, family-run yard specializing in full part livery service, with very high standards of care. Litchfield are looking to start one successful candidate immediately, and the other will be starting in the summer. They have a full and part livery yard with a wide variety of horses.This can be either a ridden or non-ridden apprenticeship.There is no accommodation on siteOwn horse a possibility
Fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain experience at a 5* eventing yard in Gloucestershire. Bill Levett Eventing have horses ranging from 34 year old youngsters to 5* advanced eventers.This is a great position for either a level 2 equine groom or level 3 senior equine groom apprentice!
International Dressage Rider and Chief British dressage selector Judy Harvey is looking for a new member of staff to join her existing team.
The dedicated and friendly team at Caron Roberts Equestrian are now looking for an equine apprentice to join them at their livery and coaching centre based in Wiltshire.
Studland Trekking Centre are a small friendly stables situated in the picturesque village of Studland on the Dorset coast, 10 minutes from Swanage and 30 mins from Bournemouth via the Sandbanks chain ferry.With 3 miles of sandy beaches and dunes, clifftop horse rides along National Heritage sites and 3000 acres of forest and heathland, they are lucky enough to offer some of the most stunning riding in the UK. They have rides suited to all abilities, from complete beginner to experienced riders and offer both group rides and private semi-private rides so that you can make the most of your experience.There is no accommodation on site and own horse is welcome on working livery.This apprenticeship allows you to work with lovely customers, taking them on hacks and looking after the horses.
International SJ and Coach Andrew Saywell is based here. They have a rehabilitation centre also Based Newark NG23
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