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Coordinate the development of a Conservation Grazing Hub at Bank House Farm, supporting nature recovery across the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape. You’ll contribute to a grazing feasibility study, coordinate infrastructure works such as fencing and livestock facilities, and organise stakeholder meetings and consultation events. The role also supports habitat improvements, volunteer and community involvement, project plans, records and monitoring systems. Applicants should be organised, adaptable and comfortable working independently with partners, land managers and graziers; a full UK driving licence is required.

Location: Silverdale, GB
Salary: £29,367 per year (pro rata)
Workplace: Hybrid

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Posted 6 hours ago

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Support projects across Cheshire and Merseyside that reduce flood risk, restore nature and build landscape resilience. Working with experienced practitioners, you will contribute to natural flood management project design and delivery, site surveys, environmental monitoring, GIS mapping, data analysis and landowner engagement. You will also help manage project activities and gain experience across the project lifecycle, combining office work with fieldwork. The role is suited to a recent or soon-to-graduate environmental candidate with an interest in hydrology, climate resilience and sustainable land management.

Location: Warrington, GB
Salary: £25,185 – £26,403 per year
Workplace: Hybrid

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Posted 6 hours ago

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Support the Darwin Tree of Life project by collecting target insect taxa, identifying UK invertebrates to species level, preparing tissue samples for DNA barcoding and genome sequencing, and curating and recording specimens. You will plan fieldwork, coordinate volunteers and students, and represent the project at natural history society events and workshops. The role calls for an experienced field naturalist with strong insect identification, specimen-handling and data-recording skills, plus the ability to communicate technical methods to non-specialists and work independently in remote locations.

Location: South Kensington, GB
Salary: £36,564 per year
Workplace: Hybrid

Posted 7 hours ago

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Coordinate surveillance and outbreak response to protect spruce trees from Ips typographus across south-east England. You’ll organise survey teams, prioritise sites, respond to pheromone-trap detections, and oversee felling and timber-movement authorisations and statutory notices. The role also involves managing staff and contractors, maintaining accurate operational records, analysing field data, monitoring resources, and producing reports. You’ll work with landowners, forestry partners and government agencies, deliver training and support trials of new detection methods. Relevant forestry, plant health or field-operations experience is required.

Location: Based at any Forestry Commission approved office, GB
Salary: £39,039 – £41,050 per year
Workplace: Hybrid

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Posted 8 hours ago

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Support England’s response to Ips typographus by surveying vulnerable spruce, checking pheromone traps and following up potential detections with ground inspections. You’ll collect and validate field data, maintain accurate records, assist with felling and movement authorisations, and help coordinate statutory notices and contractors. The post also involves engaging landowners and forestry contacts, promoting biosecurity, contributing to reports and training materials, and supporting research trials. Applicants need relevant forestry, ecology or field experience, practical awareness of biosecurity and health and safety, accurate data-handling skills, and willingness to travel regularly.

Location: Based at any Forestry Commission approved office, GB
Salary: £36,046 per year
Workplace: Hybrid

Posted 8 hours ago

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Lead BTO’s Data Science Team, shaping how its data informs research, policy, planning and conservation management. You will develop accessible data products, oversee analytical workflows and data quality, and work across science, surveys, communications and information systems. The role combines strategic leadership and team development with hands-on analysis, modelling and product development, alongside managing projects and resources, securing funding and building partnerships. Applicants need strong applied data science and ecological analysis experience, with a relevant quantitative PhD or equivalent and proven leadership skills.

Location: Thetford, GB
Salary: £63,675 per year
Workplace: Hybrid

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Posted 8 hours ago

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Support Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Red Squirrel Recovery Network, a partnership working to conserve and safeguard red squirrels across northern England and southern Scotland. The varied role includes helping with volunteer activities, ecological surveys and fieldwork, community events and education workshops, digital events, social media and data analysis. Designed as an early-career opportunity, the post offers a training budget and experience across conservation project work. A positive, friendly approach and willingness to learn are essential; experience in every activity is not expected.

Location: Gosforth, GB
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Workplace: On-site

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Posted 9 hours ago

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Support habitat creation and restoration projects across the Upper Teme catchment, coordinating contractors, materials and site activities. You will assist with site assessments and research, help develop practical conservation solutions, and build relationships with landowners, farmers and local communities. The role also includes supporting events and training that promote sustainable land management and river restoration. With mentoring and hands-on training, you can develop technical, project management and engagement skills, gradually taking on greater responsibility for planning and delivering projects.

Location: Upper Teme Catchment area (Wales and West Midlands), GB
Salary: £26,000 per year
Workplace: Hybrid

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Posted 10 hours ago

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Help deliver habitat creation and restoration projects across the Lower Severn catchment, building practical conservation and project skills through hands-on work, mentoring and training. You’ll coordinate contractors, materials and site activities; support site assessments and develop practical solutions; and work with landowners, farmers and communities to identify restoration opportunities. You’ll also contribute to events and promote sustainable land management. The Trust welcomes applicants without a degree or previous conservation experience, looking for enthusiasm for rivers, good communication, organisation and a willingness to work outdoors.

Location: Warwickshire Avon & Severn Vale, GB
Salary: £26,000 per year
Workplace: Hybrid

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Posted 10 hours ago

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Manage woodland and countryside sites across a third of Sheffield, leading staff and working with volunteers, contractors, partners and stakeholders to meet management-plan objectives and service standards. The role combines day-to-day operational responsibilities with delivery of strategic ambitions across a substantial green-space network. Sheffield City Council seeks an experienced woodland, forestry or countryside professional with confident leadership and strong organisation, able to balance varied site needs and work effectively with partners. The post sits within the Council’s Parks and Countryside service.

Location: Sheffield, GB
Salary: £48,738 – £53,051 per year
Workplace: On-site

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Posted 13 hours ago

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Lead partnership work with farmers and land managers during the development of the Arnside & Silverdale Landscape Connections project. You will provide land management advice and support, build positive relationships, and develop proposals for nature recovery and inclusive access, from initial ideas through to delivery. The role calls for proven experience working with farming communities, knowledge of nature-friendly land management and agri-environment funding, and strong communication and organisational skills. The post is based in Arnside, with hybrid working and travel to sites across the landscape.

Location: Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape (South Cumbria & North Lancashire), GB
Salary: £36,581 – £42,123 per year (pro rata)
Workplace: Hybrid

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Posted 14 hours ago

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Plant bare-root tree seedlings and install shelters, stakes and protective netting across restoration sites in Virginia. You will also assist with site preparation and planting layouts, working as part of a crew on reforestation, riparian buffer and silvopasture projects. The work supports forest restoration, water quality and watershed protection. The role is full-time and seasonal for approximately four to five weeks, with a stated start date of 30 November 2026; dependable, hardworking applicants are sought.

Location: Fredericksburg, US
Salary: USD 16.50 per hour
Workplace: On-site

Posted 1 day ago

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Manage the Wychwood Forest Trust’s land, nature reserves, public woodlands and restoration sites, while supporting volunteers and helping deliver habitat recovery. You will build relationships with local communities, landowners and conservation organisations to develop wildlife and restoration projects across the area. The Trust values practical conservation management experience and an interest in both traditional techniques and less prescriptive approaches such as rewilding. This is an opportunity to contribute to woodland and mosaic habitat recovery as the organisation takes on new sites and plans further work.

Location: Witney, GB
Salary: £25,600 per year
Workplace: On-site

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Posted 3 days ago

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Conduct botanical surveys in the Monongahela National Forest, using timed meanders to search known or likely habitats for threatened, endangered and sensitive plant species. Record non-native invasive species and monitor known plant occurrences using standard methods. You will collect tabular and spatial data on species occurrences in project areas, under the joint supervision of state and forest botanists. Two positions are available, covering the forest’s north and south zones.

Location: Various, US
Salary: USD 15 per hour
Workplace: On-site

Posted 3 days ago

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Support ecological projects through a mix of fieldwork and desk-based tasks, with responsibilities developing as your skills grow. You will assist with preliminary ecological appraisals, habitat classification and biodiversity condition assessments, take part in protected species surveys, prepare QGIS maps and contribute to reports. The role also includes helping organise projects and communicating with colleagues, clients and stakeholders. Previous ecology experience from work, placements or volunteering is required; familiarity with GIS is useful, alongside a willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Location: Exeter, GB
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per year
Workplace: On-site

Launching Your Career

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Posted 4 days ago

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Carry out ecological consultancy work across projects ranging from household developments to landscape recovery schemes. Duties include preliminary ecological appraisals, biodiversity condition assessments, protected species surveys, QGIS habitat mapping and ecological reporting, as well as Ecological Clerk of Works assignments and project coordination. You will work with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders. Applicants need consultancy experience, at least one protected species licence, knowledge of wildlife legislation and policy, and confidence using QGIS.

Location: Exeter, GB
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per year
Workplace: On-site

Posted 4 days ago

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Bring ecological science and practical expertise into the development of software for planning, delivering and assuring nature recovery. Working closely with the ecology director, designers and software developers, you will help shape products from early design through release, ensuring they support sound ecological decisions and verifiable outcomes. You will provide insight into ecologists’ work, follow developments in ecological methods and technology, and represent the organisation in the ecology community. The role suits an experienced ecologist with data-analysis skills and an interest in software and interdisciplinary product development.

Location: Remote, GB
Salary: Not stated
Workplace: Remote

Monitoring & Evaluation

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Posted 4 days ago

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Coordinate Exmoor National Park’s Healthy Natural Resources programme, developing projects and partnerships to improve rivers, streams, soils, air and water. You will oversee practical work on river habitat restoration, water quality, pollution reduction, flood resilience and climate adaptation, while advising farmers and land managers on sustainable practices and funding schemes. Duties include project planning, procurement, contractor management, partnership meetings, grant bids and reports, and monitoring budgets and environmental outcomes. Applicants need natural resource project experience, strong project management and knowledge of catchment and land management.

Location: Dulverton, GB
Salary: £38,510 – £43,149 per year (pro rata)
Workplace: On-site

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Posted 4 days ago

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Lead peatland restoration delivery across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, working with partnership organisations to improve habitats, water quality, carbon storage and climate resilience. You’ll manage the five-year restoration programme, support a multidisciplinary team, oversee contractors and procurement, and coordinate planning, budgets, health and safety, reporting and governance. The post also involves building relationships with landowners, tenants and partners and improving delivery methods. Candidates need strong leadership and project-management experience, a background in habitat or land management, and skills in contract and budget management and GIS.

Location: Okehampton, GB
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per year
Workplace: On-site

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Posted 4 days ago

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Coordinate the day-to-day running of the National Bat Monitoring Programme, working with the Monitoring Manager and Head of Monitoring and Science. You will manage two team members, support volunteer engagement and help organise training workshops for participants from diverse backgrounds. The role also involves maintaining the volunteer database, providing survey materials and support, entering returned data and handling general programme administration. The post is a temporary cover role within a long-running national programme that gathers data on UK bat populations.

Location: Battersea, GB
Salary: £30,135 – £31,674 per year (pro rata)
Workplace: On-site

Project Management

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Posted 4 days ago

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Lead management of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust’s 11 nature reserves in the Staffordshire Moorlands, delivering practical habitat work to support nature recovery. You will work with staff, volunteers, contractors, local Friends groups and the district council, while contributing to the wider county reserves team. The role combines practical conservation, volunteer leadership and project management, as well as developing future opportunities with partners and communicating the results of the Trust’s work. An experienced, motivated conservation professional with strong relationship-building skills is sought.

Location: Meerbrook, GB
Salary: £26,250 per year
Workplace: On-site

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Posted 4 days ago

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Join a small crew carrying out varied restoration, invasive-species and forestry work in Vermont and New Hampshire. Seasonal tasks include winter forest stand improvement using chainsaws, apple-tree pruning, upland stream restoration, forest inventories, management-plan development, carbon inventories, harvest-tree marking and boundary painting. Some work is solo, but most is in crews of three to six. Chainsaw training is provided; experience, training or a strong interest in chainsaw work is important.

Location: Corinth, US
Salary: $15 – $17 per hour
Workplace: On-site

Posted 4 days ago

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Provide strategic leadership for The Wildlife Trusts’ work to restore nature and recover species across the UK, bringing together local action and national ambition. You’ll support landscape-scale programmes, strengthen partnerships across the federation and with government, communities, land managers and funders, and champion evidence-led practice and innovation. As a senior leader and public ambassador, you’ll represent the movement, communicate the case for nature recovery and help shape organisational strategy. The role calls for substantial senior experience in conservation or nature recovery, strong ecological understanding and a proven record of collaborative leadership and partnership-building.

Location: Remote, GB
Salary: £80,000 per year
Workplace: Remote

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Posted 5 days ago

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Lead FLOW’s citizen-science river monitoring programme across the Hampshire Avon, supporting volunteers and helping communities collect reliable water-quality data. You’ll manage monitoring records, identify trends and potential pollution incidents, coordinate investigations and equipment, and turn findings into accessible reports and communications. The role also involves building partnerships with farmers, landowners, regulators and environmental organisations, establishing a Riverfly network, and organising training and public events. Strong organisation, communication, volunteer or community engagement experience, and confidence managing projects are important; river expertise can be developed with training.

Location: Remote, GB
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per year (pro rata)
Workplace: Remote

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Posted 5 days ago

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Lead the Lake Waramaug Conservancy, reporting to its Board of Directors and advancing its mission to preserve and enhance the ecological health of the 656-acre lake. The position is based in Warren, Connecticut. The advert excerpt does not provide further detail on the Executive Director’s responsibilities or experience requirements.

Location: Warren, US
Salary: Not stated
Workplace: On-site

Project Management

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Posted 5 days ago