YES: Bristol Placements
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Applications are now open to join YES: Bristol - a new programme for young people (aged 18-25) to spend a year doing paid, entry-level work at a leading environmental organisation in Bristol and the
West of England.
You’ll gain hands-on experience, learn transferable skills and build connections that will help you grow your career in the environmental sector and beyond.
Whether you want to kickstart your environmental career or just want to try something new — explore our current placements and find the right role for you.
Check out the placements we have available near you
How it works
There are a variety of incredible full-time placements available across a range of organisations based in Bristol and the West of England. They are all paid at the Real Living Wage (£12.60 per hour) and are truly entry-level - no experience needed!
During the placement you’ll work at your organisation, becoming part of the team and gaining hands-on experience in your role. You’ll also become part of the YES community, getting to meet other trainees on the programme and access tailored support and learning opportunities.
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Earn a proper wage (paid at the Real Living Wage rate)
A year’s worth of hands-on experience working at a leading environmental organisation
Monthly 1-to-1 coaching sessions to support you throughout the year
Regular sessions with a peer-support group of other trainees
Access to the YES learning programme, with in-person workshops
Advice and support to help you build your career beyond the programme
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Learn new, transferable skills
Join a community of like-minded trainees
Get tailored career support and coaching
Grow your skills and confidence
Build connections in the environmental sector
Do something positive for our environment
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Our focus is on getting young (aged 18-25) and diverse talent who can bring new energy, passion and perspectives into the environmental sector.
We especially want to prioritise supporting those young people who face additional barriers to participating in the environmental sector, including (but not limited to) those who are:
From an ethnic minority community
Living with a disability
Economically disadvantaged
Application process
We want the application process to be as accessible for everyone as possible.
Since all of the placements on our programme are entry-level, we don’t ask for a CV or for any previous experience in a similar role. Our applications are an opportunity for you to share your passion and interest in the placement and show how the skills you already have would make you a great person for the role.
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Find placements
We have a wide range of placements available across lots of different organisations - from working outdoors and engaging communities to creating social media content and more.
It’s alright if you don’t know exactly what you want to do — you can explore roles that match your interests and the type of work you think you’d enjoy most.
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Engagement Assistant
Bristol Climate and Nature Partnership
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type: People-Focused, Type: Creative, Sector: Climate Resilience
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Communications Trainee
Heal Rewilding
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type: Desk-based, Type: Creative, Sector: Nature Recovery & Urban Greening
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Rewilding Trainee
Heal Rewilding
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type:Outdoor & Practical, Sector: Nature Recovery & Urban Greening
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Junior Project Manager
Bristol City Leap
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type: Desk-based, Sector: Low-carbon energy transition
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Community Trainee
Your Park Bristol & Bath
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type: People-Focused, Sector: Nature Recovery & Urban Greening
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Fundraising & Communications Trainee
Bristol City Leap
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type: Desk-based, Type: Creative, Sector: Nature Recovery & Urban Greening
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Access Trainee
Your Park Bristol & Bath
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type: People-Focused, Sector: Nature Recovery & Urban Greening
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River Conservation Assistant
Avon Rivers Trust
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type: Outdoor & Practical, Sector: Nature Recovery & Urban Greening
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Assistant Community Veg Farmer
Lush Greens Bristol
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type: Outdoor & Practical, Type: People-Focused, Sector: Food & Farming
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Content Creator
Wildscreen
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type: Desk-based, Type: Creative, Sector: Nature Recovery & Urban Greening
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Digital Media Archivist
Wildscreen
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type: Desk-based, Sector: Nature Recovery & Urban Greening
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Generation Reuze Leader
City to Sea
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type: Creative, Type: Desk-based, Type: People-Focused, Sector: Circular Economy
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Growing Project Assistant
Wellspring Settlement
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type: Outdoor & Practical, Type: People-Focused, Sector: Food & Farming
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Community Liaison Assistant
Bath and West Community Energy
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type: People-Focused, Type: Creative, Sector: Low-carbon energy transition
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Apprentice Woodland Ranger
The Ernest Cook Trust
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type: Outdoor & Practical, Sector: Nature Recovery & Urban Greening
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Programme Assistant
Green Schools Project
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type: People-Focused, Type: Desk-based, Type: Creative, Sector: Low-carbon energy transition,Sector: Climate Resilience,
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Environmental Impact Lead
The Community Farm
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type: Outdoor & Practical, Type: Desk-based, Sector: Food & Farming
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Farm Engagement Trainee
St Werburghs City Farm
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type: Outdoor & Practical, Type: People-Focused, Sector: Food & Farming
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Bird Care and Cavity Nesting Species Monitoring Trainee
The Bird of Prey Project
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type: Outdoor & Practical, Sector: Nature Recovery & Urban Greening
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Nature
Natural England
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Type: Desk-based, Type: Outdoor & Practical, Sector: Nature Recovery & Urban Greening
FAQs
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Any questions?
If you have any questions about the application process or the programme, please reach out using the form below.
