Nature Conservation Assistant

Nature Conservation Assistant

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 Please download Recruitment Pack and Application Form

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.

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

• 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

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.

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.

Please download Recruitment Pack and Application Form