Entry Level Peatland Reserves Recovery Officer

Lancashire Wildlife Trust; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental charity is seeking an Entry Level Peatland Reserves Recovery Officer to support the management of peatland reserves. This full-time role offers comprehensive training opportunities and the chance to engage with community groups. Ideal candidates will be confident, communicative, and passionate about wildlife. Benefits include 28 days of holiday and a friendly work environment.

Benefits

28 days holidays plus bank holidays

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Friendly and flexible working environment

Qualifications

• High levels of confidence required.
• Ability to manage workload effectively.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Passion for natural world is a must.

Responsibilities

• Support management and maintenance of peatland reserves.
• Engage with local community groups.
• Participate in practical on-site conservation work.
• Attend events and conferences.
• Participate in surveys and produce reports.

Skills

Confidence

Workload management

Effective communication

Enthusiasm for natural world

Job description

Entry Level Peatland Reserves Recovery Officer

Salary: £22,222.20 per annum

Closing date: Tuesday 11 November 2025

Contract type: Fixed term | Working hours: Full time

Locations: The Barn, Berkeley Drive, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6BY; Bolton ERC, Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 5DH. Hybrid working will be considered on request.

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.

Responsibilities

• As an Entry Level Officer (ELO) you will support in the delivery of the ongoing management and maintenance of up to 500ha of LWT’s peatland reserves across Greater Manchester, North Merseyside, and Lancashire, 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
• Participate in surveys and producing reports

Requirements

The post holder will need high levels of confidence, the ability to manage workload, communicate effectively, and be passionate about the natural world. While we are not expecting applicants to have in-depth knowledge or skill sets specialising in habitat, species, and/or project work, we 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 it 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Free on-site parking
• A friendly and flexible working environment

Application and Equal Opportunity

Further details including a full Job Description can be found in the Recruitment Pack, along with our application forms. Please review the Job Description before you apply.

Should you be interested in this position, please complete the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form, and return your application before the closing date stated below.

The Diversity Monitoring form can be completed by clicking here.

(CVs will not be considered - No Agencies)

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.