Lancashire Peat Partnership Assistant Project Officer

Lancashire Wildlife Trust; Cuerden; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holidays + bank holidays

Job summary

Lancashire Wildlife Trust is seeking a dedicated Assistant Project Officer for the Lancashire Peat Partnership at Head Office in Preston. You will assist with peatland surveys and oversee restoration work.

This role offers hands-on experience in habitat restoration, project design and field surveys, with about three field days per week from August to March.

Join our team to protect upland habitats and engage with partners, landowners and volunteers.

Qualifications

• This role requires enthusiasm for peatland restoration and field surveys.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with partners and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with peatland surveys and oversee ongoing restoration work.
• Gain hands-on experience in habitat restoration, project design and survey work.
• Work approximately 3 field days per week between August and March.

Job description

Lancashire Peat Partnership Assistant Project Officer

Closing date: Sunday 27 September 2026 Salary: £24,083.95 per annum Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Full time Location: Head Office, The Barn, Berkeley Drive, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6BY

Are you passionate about helping to protect our wild uplands of Lancashire?

The Lancashire Peat Partnership are recruiting for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to work as part of the team, helping with surveys and overseeing ongoing peatland restoration work.

This is an exciting opening for anyone looking to further develop a career in peatland restoration and management. You will gain hands on experience in habitat restoration, project design and survey work, while also having the opportunity to work with partners, external landowners and volunteers.

The team require someone who can embrace the challenges the role will bring, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and who enjoys working outdoors, as you will be required to work an average of 3 days in the field per week between August-March.

In return we offer 28 days holidays plus bank holidays per annum, increasing with length of service. A friendly and flexible working environment with the chance to be a part of the largest nature conservation body in the area, working together to improve our region for nature as well as engaging and inspiring people to connect and take action for wildlife.

Further details including a full Job Description can be found in the Recruitment Pack below.

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.