Entry Level Officer-Growing Recovery Project

Lancswt; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 28

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Parking

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Job summary

Lancashire Wildlife Trust is offering an Entry Level Officer position as part of the Growing Recovery project. The role focuses on supporting conservation work, engaging communities and developing practical skills during a 12-month training period.

The role involves on-site work, surveys, reporting and participation in events, with training provided to prepare for future progression within the trust.

Qualifications

• Entry level role with on-the-job training.
• Must be able to manage workload and communicate effectively.
• Passion for wildlife, environment and outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Participation in practical on-site conservation work.
• Engaging with local community groups.
• Attending events and conferences and contributing to surveys.
• Producing reports from field activities.

Skills

Community engagement

Enthusiasm for wildlife

Job description

Entry Level Officer-Growing Recovery Project

Salary: National Minimum Wage

Closing date: Sunday 25 October 2026 Salary: National Minimum Wage Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Part time Location: Various locations, 62-64 Yorkshire StreetBurnleyBB11 3BT/The Greenhouse Project, Witton Park, BB2 2TP

Our Entry Level Officer role is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual, looking to start a career in the protection, development and support of wildlife, people and the outdoors.

As an Entry Level Officer (ELO) you will support the delivery of the Growing Recovery project, in partnership with the National Community fund, while receiving training in a professional working environment that will aim to elevate your skills and knowledge, preparing you for further career progression and opportunities. As part of your training and post you will also be required to create and complete a portfolio of work and one personal project.

During the 12 month project each Entry Level Officer will have an in-depth introduction, giving them many opportunities within the team and the Trust; which may include, but not limited to:

• Participation in practical on-site conservation work
• Engaging with local community groups
• Attending events/conferences and
• Participate in surveys and producing reports

The post holder will need high levels of confidence, the ability to manage workload, communicate effectively, and be passionate about the natural world. Whilst we are not expecting applying ELOs to have in-depth knowledge or skill set specialising in habit, species, and/or project work, we do require a high level of enthusiasm and drive; the ELO program is a fun and engaging opportunity but requires hard work and dedication.

At LWT we take great pride in our entry level programme and the career opportunities if offers both internally and externally within the environmental and conservation sector. Over half of the current employees began their careers through traineeships:

“The traineeship let me learn on the job while earning, giving me the skills and confidence I would need for job applications within the same team and sector afterwards. It was a great way to bridge the gap between volunteering and employment after being out of work, and having a chance to enter a sector that can be hard to get in to without experience.”

“The traineeship provided direct work experience, a training budget and lots of CPD that really rounded out my CV and helped me into my first role with wildlife conservation - nearly 10 years ago now!”

“I came through Carbon Landscape - as did several of the peat team past and present – I wouldn’t be here without it.”

Occasional work outside of regular office hours such as early mornings, evenings and weekends may be required depending on the demands of the role.

In return we offer:

• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays per annum, (pro rata for part time employees), increasing with length of service.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health, financial and legal advice and support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• A friendly and flexible working environment

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 25th October 2026