Ulster Wildlife – Nature Conservation Assistant

Ulster Wildlife – Nature Conservation Assistant Details

Closing Date: 02/02/2026

Organisation:
Ulster Wildlife

Location:

Belfast based, Belfast

Closing date:Monday 2 February 2026
Salary:£23,132 gross per annum (£12.71 an hour)
Contract type:Fixed term/

Working hours:

Full time
Location: Belfast based,Belfast

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Nature Conservation Assistant to join our Marine Conservation and Nature Conservation teams.

Are you passionate about protecting wildlife, restoring habitats, and making a real difference for nature on land and at sea?

This one-year, entry‑level role is designed to give you hands‑on experience, practical skills, and professional support towards a career in the nature conservation sector.

What you’ll be doing

As part of our team, you’ll be right at the heart of nature restoration work, including:

• Taking part in
  hands‑on conservation tasks
  , both on land and in the marine environment
• Monitoring and managing
  species records
  and contributing to
  citizen science projects
• Assisting with
  community and public engagement events
  , inspiring others to care for nature
• Carrying out
  desk‑based work
  , including data entry, mapping, and report writing

What you’ll gain

This role is all about learning and development. You’ll receive:

• On‑the‑job and course‑based training
  in practical conservation skills
• Experience using
  specialist conservation equipment
• Close
  mentoring and supervision
  from experienced staff in our marine conservation and nature reserves teams.

Who this role is for

This position is ideal for someone at the
start of their conservation journey
who is motivated and keen to build real‑world experience while contributing to meaningful environmental action.