Assistant Ecologist

We're looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team, supporting the delivery of ecological consultancy services and conservation projects across the region. You'll work alongside experienced ecologists on a varied programme of surveys, site visits, and client-facing work — gaining hands-on experience that spans the full project lifecycle, from fieldwork through to professional reporting. If you're IT literate, eager to learn, and genuinely excited about building a career in ecology, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a dynamic role that reflects the rhythms of the natural world survey seasons, client deadlines, and project demands will shape your working week, and you'll need the flexibility to embrace early starts, occasional late finishes, and some weekend working during peak periods.

Flexible working arrangements and time off in lieu outside the busy season will be available as part of the role along with real opportunities to grow your skills and contribute to both our existing client relationships and the expansion of our work across the region.

We offer 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.

Please review the Job Description before you apply.

Should you be interested in this position please complete the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form and return your application before the closing date stated. Completed applications can be returned via email to  applications@lancswt.org.uk.

The Diversity Monitoring form can be completed by clicking here

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications Is:  Wednesday 29th April 2026

Interviews:  Applicants will be invited to interview as applications are received.

We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.

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.