Conservation Assistant

Northumberland Wildlife Trust; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization seeks a full-time Conservation Assistant to join the Nature Recovery Team in London. This role involves supporting ecological surveys, project development, and engaging with volunteers to enhance conservation initiatives. Ideal candidates will be confident, enthusiastic, and eager to contribute to impactful conservation work.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting with ecological surveys.
• Ability to work well in teams and with volunteers.
• Familiarity with conservation projects and funding bids.

Responsibilities

• Support Conservation Officer in ecological surveys.
• Facilitate and update Local Wildlife Site system.
• Assist in planning applications and conservation activities.

Skills

Confidence

Enthusiasm

Ecological Surveying

Project Development

Job description

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Conservation Assistant to work with the Nature Recovery Team.

The role is to support the Conservation Officer with their work as well as support other members of the Nature Recovery Team when required.

The main responsibilities of the role include carrying out / assisting with ecological surveys, facilitating and updating the Local Wildlife Site system and data enquiry service and helping colleagues across NWT deliver conservation value in projects.

You will be required to assist with the development of conservation projects and/or funding bids and with bidding for and delivering conservation-related contracts.

You will assist in responding to planning applications and work with volunteers, including student placements, to deliver conservation activity for NWT.

This job is being offered full time. This salary starts at £22,470 per annum. The contract ends 30 September 2026.

The deadline for applications is 9.00 on 1 August . An application form and job pack can be found on our website www.nwt.org.uk. Please note CV’s cannot be accepted.