Entry Level Officer-Peatlands Programme

THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST; Cuerden; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Discounts

Free parking

Friendly environment

Job summary

Lancashire Wildlife Trust is offering an Entry Level Officer position as part of the Peatlands Programme. The role provides hands-on conservation work, volunteering support, community engagement, and opportunities to contribute to surveys and reporting.

The scheme emphasizes on-the-job training, portfolio development, and a personal project, with expected commitment for the 12-month period and potential career progression within the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Participation in practical on-site conservation work
• Supporting volunteers and volunteer recruitment
• Engaging with local community groups
• Attending events/conferences and
• Participate in surveys and producing reports
• Occasional work outside regular office hours, such as early mornings, evenings and weekends, may be required

Job description

Entry Level Officer-Peatlands Programme

As an Entry Level Officer (ELO) you will support in the delivery of the Peatlands Programme project, 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
• Supporting volunteers and volunteer recruitment
• 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, increasing with length of service.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health, financial and legal advice and support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Shop/Café/Event Discounts
• Free on-site parking
• A friendly and flexible working environment

Further details including a full Job Description can be found in the Recruitment Pack below, along with our application forms.

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 11th October 2026

Interviews: 15th/16th October 2026

Entry Level Officer- Peatlands Programme

• Recruitment Pack-Peatlands Programme_0.pdf (14.88 MB)
• Application Form LWT.docx (57.66 KB)
• Job Applicant Privacy Notice (137.15 KB)