Nature Reserves Assistant Officer

Closing date: Sunday 20 September 2026
Salary: £ 24,676.49 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Full time
Location:

Brockholes Nature Reserve,

Just off Junction 31 of the M6, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0AG

Spring squill © Mark Hamblin/2020VISION

We are looking for someone who is passionate about wildlife to join our busy team

Lancashire Wildlife Trust are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Nature Reserves Assistant Officer to support in the management of habitats and visitor infrastructure at Brockholes Nature Reserve.

We are looking for a dynamic, 'can do' attitude with experience of practical conservation and or estate management.

We take action for wildlife every day across our region - if you have the drive and motivation to work towards a wilder future for everyone, then we would love to welcome you into our team!

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. 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.

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

The Diversity Monitoring form can be completed by clicking here.

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

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications Is: Sunday 20th September 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 7th October 2026

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.

Resources:

Recruitment Pack-Nature Reserves Assistant Officer.pdf (14.82 MB)
Application Form LWT.docx (57.66 KB)
Job Applicant Privacy Notice (137.15 KB)

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Lancashire Wildlife Trust are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Nature Reserves Assistant Officer to support in the management of habitats and visitor infrastructure at Brockholes Nature Reserve. We are looking for a dynamic, 'can do' attitude with experience of practical conservation and or estate management. We take action for wildlife every day across our region - if you have the drive and motivation to work towards a wilder future for everyone, then we would love to welcome you into our team!

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