Nature Conservation Assistant

Overview

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.

• Supporting marine habitat restoration and nature reserve management
• 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

• 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.

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.

This post is funded through a bursary from Wilson Resources.

Final date to receive applications is 12 noon, Monday 02 February 2026. Download a recruitment pack and application form from link below.

• Practical Conservation Skills
• Ability to work outdoors in all seasons
• Communication Skills

Flexi time system
Employer Contributory Pension Scheme
Health Cash Back Scheme