This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working with wildlife and young people on a fixed-term placement with the Trust.  The post holder will inspire children and young people about the natural world through a variety of educational workshop programmes and outreach activities. 

The Wildlife Trust is passionate about the provision of opportunities for children and young people to develop their understanding of, and foster a connection with nature. The Education team provides opportunities for people to learn informally through play and formally through outdoor learning on our reserves, in local green spaces, school grounds and on their doorstep. 

The Summer Engagement Placement will take a key role in engaging visiting families and delivering high quality outdoor learning opportunities at the Hive at Moss Bank Park. The role is working Thursday to Saturday and the successful candidate will need to have experience working with children and young people, and a commitment and enthusiasm for outdoor learning and 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)

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.

Closing Date: Monday 26th May 2025

Interviews: Applicants will be invited for interview on an ongoing basis, so 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.