The Peatlands Programme is dedicated to restoring, caring for and promoting our precious peatlands. Large areas of Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside would once have been covered by wonderful peat bogs, but sadly nearly all of these are now damaged or degraded.  Healthy peatlands are vital carbon stores, helping us to fight the climate emergency, along with providing habitats for an amazing array of rare and specialised wildlife.  However, as soon as our peatlands are damaged or degraded in any way they release huge amounts of carbon into the atmosphere, and vital wildlife habitats are lost. Restoring our peatlands and telling their story is vital.

This is an exciting indoors/outdoors, relationship-building role, dealing with volunteers, partners and local businesses to promote the work on the peatlands. It might get muddy, but you will be part of a team that really cares about these rare habitats.

The Communications Officer will be responsible for delivering communications support to the Peatlands Project, showcasing its work externally and to partner organisations.  The Officer will promote the work to a wide audience through communications activities, PR, events and the development of an online profile, and will work with funders and partners to ensure each piece of communication is on message.

To be successful in this role you will have experience writing and coordinating press releases, dealing with media enquiries and managing website content, and you will have a commitment and enthusiasm nature conservation.

Further details including a full Job Description can be found in the Recruitment Pack below, 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. 

Completed applications can be returned by email to applications@lancswt.org.uk 

The Diversity Monitoring form can be completed by clicking here 

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

Closing Date: Monday 5th May 2025

Interviews: To be confirmed

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.