Nature Reserves Manager

Lancswt; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holidays plus bank holidays

Job summary

Lancashire Wildlife Trust in Preston is seeking an inspirational Nature Reserves Manager to lead a small team and deliver nature recovery work across our reserves, with a focus on wetlands, woodlands and grasslands. The role requires an experienced manager with strong land-management and conservation background, excellent communication, and the ability to secure funding through grants and project ideas.

Flexible hours and occasional evenings/weekends are required; 28 days holidays plus bank

Qualifications

• Experience in land management, conservation and nature recovery.
• Knowledge of wildlife habitats and species, especially wetlands, woodlands and grasslands.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to plan and deliver nature recovery work on our LWT Reserves within the region.
• Support in securing funding and generate income for our nature reserves by supporting grant applications, developing project ideas, and identifying new opportunities.

Job description

Nature Reserves Manager

Closing date: Sunday 29 November 2026
Salary: £31,692.40 per annum
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time

Brockholes Nature Reserve ,

Just off Junction 31 of the M6, Preston , Lancashire, PR5 0AG

We are looking for an inspirational Nature Reserves Manager to join our team

The successful candidate will be an experienced Manager with a strong proven background of working in land management, conservation and nature recovery, with knowledge of wildlife habitats and associated species, particularly wetlands, woodlands and grasslands.

Working closely with the Nature Reserves Development Advisor, you will be responsible for leading a small team to plan and deliver nature recovery work on our LWT Reserves, within the Region. You will also support in securing funding and generate income for our nature reserves by supporting grant applications, developing project ideas, and identifying new opportunities.

This exciting and varied position requires someone with excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with a wide variety of people. A flexible approach to working hours is essential as some evenings and weekend work will be required to meet the needs of the organisation.

• 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.

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications Is: Sunday 29th November 2026

Interviews: Friday 4th December 2026

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.