Conservation & Landscape Operative

Would you like to be in a hands on position, working in practical conservation?

The Contract Services Department of the Lancashire Wildlife Trust has developed over the years into a professional and respected unit within the organisation for the delivery of a range of conservation, landscape and countryside management work. Based at Brockholes Nature Reserve, the team works across a wide area within the region.

An opportunity has arisen for two new operatives to join the team on a permanent basis. The successful applicants will work with the operatives and senior operatives, to deliver practical conservation, landscaping and countryside management tasks across a range of sites.

The ideal applicants will be enthusiastic and adaptable individuals who have practical experience in a conservation role, along with the ability to operate site machinery.

We offer 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 on our website https://www.lancswt.org.uk/jobs/conservation-landscape-operative-3 along with our application forms. 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 below.

(CV's will not be considered - No Agencies)

Closing Date: Sunday 12th October 2025

Interviews: Candidates will be invited to interview as applications are received, therefore early applications are encouraged.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,901.43 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person