Engagement Officer-Lancashire Peat Partnership

Lancashire Wildlife Trust; Preston, Bamber Bridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Engagement Officer to support their educational outreach initiatives across the beautiful peatlands of Lancashire. This part-time role offers a chance to inspire the public through engaging events and workshops, contributing to a vision where nature conservation becomes a community priority. Join a friendly and flexible working environment that values your contribution to wildlife improvement and environmental awareness. If you are passionate about nature and community engagement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Flexible working environment

Responsibilities

• Support engagement activities across the peaty landscape of Lancashire.
• Expand educational outreach through events, activities, and workshops.

Job description

Engagement Officer - Lancashire Peat Partnership

Closing date: Monday 26 May 2025

Salary: £15,240.00 per annum (£25,400 FTE)

Contract type: Fixed term

Working hours: Part time

Location: Head Office, The Barn, Berkeley Drive, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6BY

About the Role

The Lancashire Peat Partnership is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to support our engagement activities across the peaty landscape of Lancashire.

We aim to expand our educational outreach through events, activities, and workshops. We are looking for a driven, personable individual to help undertake these initiatives.

About the Peatlands

The peatlands of Lancashire, Manchester, and North Merseyside are incredible but in need of support. Through educational visits, workshops, talks, and events, the Lancashire Peat Partnership hopes to inspire the public, contributing to LWT's vision of 1 in 4 people taking action for nature.

Additional Information

Further details, including a full Job Description, can be found in the Recruitment Pack below. Please review the Job Description before applying.

We offer 28 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays per year, increasing with length of service. Our friendly and flexible working environment provides the opportunity to be part of the region's largest nature conservation organization, working together to improve the environment and inspire action for wildlife.

Application Process

If interested, please complete the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form and submit your application before the closing date.

The Diversity Monitoring Form can be completed by clicking here.

Note: CVs will not be considered. No agencies, please.

Closing Date

Monday 26 May 2025

Equal Opportunities

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