Nature Reserves Officer

Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust in Horncastle is seeking a motivated professional to support the Nature Reserves department, helping to manage 100 nature reserves across Lincolnshire. The role covers a broad remit, including Agri-Environment schemes, updating woodland and reserve management plans, and generating reports from the Reserves database and ArcGIS maps.

Despite the role being advertised as full-time, the charity supports flexible working; applicants should discuss their requirements with

Responsibilities

• Assist with running of Agri-Environment schemes.
• Update woodland plans, reserve management plans and reports on the Reserves database and ArcGIS maps.

Job description

Based in Horncastle, Lincolnshire

Salary circa £27,000 plus pension contributions

Are you looking for a role working alongside dedicated nature reserves staff to manage 100 nature reserves in Lincolnshire?

Do you have a broad ecological understanding of Lincolnshire's habitats, an attention to detail and ideally, specialist knowledge of an appropriate taxon?

An opportunity has arisen for a person to be based in the Nature Reserves department to support the work of our reserve wardens and office staff. The role has a broad remit, allowing the successful candidate to be involved in a wide range of activities, typical of this busy department.

Enthusiastic, practical, flexible and highly motivated, you will work closely with the Reserves office and regional staff in assisting with the running of Agri-Environment schemes, updating woodland plans, reserve management plans and reports on the Reserves database and maps on ArcGIS.

Despite the role being advertised as full-time, we are proud to operate a flexible working policy and encourage prospective applicants to discuss their requirements with us when applying for the role.

Closing date for applications: noon on 28 September 2026