Our Future Coast Project Officer

Our Future Coast Project Officer

Closing date:
Salary: £27,087.00 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Full time
Location:
Head Office, The Barn, Berkeley Drive, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6BY

Saltmarsh by Niall Benvie/2020VISION

A new and exciting post for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to further the work of Our Future Coast and maximise the efforts to protect and restore our precious saltmarshes.

The Our Future Coast (OFC) team are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, and motivated individual to join their team and contribute to the innovative work being undertaken by this project.  

The Our Future Coast Project Officer post provides an exciting opportunity to be at the cutting edge of flood risk management on the North West Coast. Working alongside the OFC team and partners, this role will look to deliver saltmarsh restoration and monitoring. This is a crucial part of the OFC project’s ambition to test and develop nature-based solutions for coastal flood risk management.   

This role would be suited to someone looking to develop their early career and therefore training and development will be available. 

We offer 28 days holiday 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

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

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications Is:  Sunday 23rd March 2025

Interviews:  Week commencing  31st March 2025

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.