Nature Reserves Trainee

Brockholes Nature Reserve,

Become the ‘Nature Reserves Trainee’ as part of the ‘Lower Ribble Landscape Recovery Project’ and immerse yourself in everything it takes to run the land management of a busy and diverse nature reserve, with woodlands, wetlands, meadows and more. You will primarily based at Brockholes, Preston, but will also have opportunities to visit and work at other reserves and green spaces in the catchment.

Assisting experienced reserve staff you will learn practical skills for habitat and infrastructure upkeep, general project management skills, volunteer supervision, compilation and delivery of risk assessments, tool use and botany and wildlife survey skills. You will need a natural aptitude for practical work and problem solving, plus a positive ‘can do’ attitude.

In return we offer 28 days holidays plus bank holidays per annum, increasing with length of service. A friendly and flexible working environment with the chance to be a part of the largest nature conservation body in the area, working together to improve our region for nature as well as engaging and inspiring people to connect and take action for wildlife.

Further details including a full Job Description can be found in the Recruitment Pack below, along with our application forms. Please review the Job Description before you apply.

Should you be interested in this position, please complete the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form, and return your application before the closing date stated below.

Completed applications can be returned by email to applications@lancswt.org.uk

The Diversity Monitoring form can be completed by clicking here

(CV's will not be considered - No Agencies)

Lancashire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Closing Date: Sunday 16th June 2024

Interviews: Candidates will be invited to interview as applications are received, therefore early applications are encouraged.

We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.