Start date: Week commencing 7 April 2025

Duration: Six months (until the end of September 2025) with potential for extension subject to mutual agreement, up to 11 months maximum

The role:

• This placement is suitable for anyone with an interest in wildlife and natural history looking to begin a career in nature conservation
• An exciting opportunity to support the Outer Humber and Coast reserves team in habitat management and species recording across a number of different sites and habitats
• Assisting with monitoring of a variety of different flora and fauna to include night and some bank holiday working.

Requirements:

• An interest in British natural history and wildlife conservation
• Enthusiasm to get stuck in!
• Good people/communication skills, team working, the ability to be self-motivated and use initiative are essential
• A willingness to work outdoors in all weathers, a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to a variety of situations
• Species identification skills and a keen will to develop these skills
• UK driving licence and access to own vehicle are desirable due to the remote location
• Some previous experience of practical conservation work, use of tools/machinery, public engagement and species monitoring would be an advantage
• Suitable for over-18s only.

What's in it for you?

• The successful candidates will live on site in self-contained, single-occupancy accommodation (inclusive of utility bills), located at the regional workbase at Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes NNR
• A wide range of experience in the nature conservation sector with in-house training provided including species recording and practical nature reserve management.

To apply: Please send a CV and covering letter by post or email to Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, NNR Workbase, Sea View Road, Saltfleetby St Clements, Louth, LN11 7TR or OHvol@lincstrust.co.uk

Deadline for applications: Sunday 2 March 2025

Interviews: Week commencing 10 March 2025