Nature Reserves Officer - Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

Based in Horncastle, Lincolnshire

Salary circa £27,000 plus pension contributions

Are you looking for a role working alongside dedicated nature reserves staff to manage 100 nature reserves in Lincolnshire? Do you have a broad ecological understanding of Lincolnshire’s habitats, an attention to detail and ideally, specialist knowledge of an appropriate taxon? An opportunity has arisen for a person to be based in the Nature Reserves department to support the work of our reserve wardens and office staff. The role has a broad remit, allowing the successful candidate to be involved in a wide range of activities, typical of this busy department.

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• Closing Date: 28/09/2026
• Location: Horncastle, Lincolnshire
• Level: Main
• Posted: 11/09/2026

Head of Activities - Wildside Activity Centre

£16,299pa

Part-time 2.5 days/week

Wolverhampton

Wildside Activity Centre is an Environmental and Adventurous Activity Centre working with all ages and abilities. Our mission is to provide enjoyment of the outdoors by offering adventurous and healthy activities whilst promoting an underlying appreciation of the environment by promoting sustainability an awareness of our actions on climate change in everything we do. Wildside is seeking to appoint an experienced activities coordinator to support the development of our well-established charity.

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• Closing Date: 28/09/2026
• Location: Wolverhampton
• Level: Senior
• Posted: 10/09/2026

Ecologist and Assistant Ecologist - Warwickshire County Council

Ecologist: (0.8 FTE, 12-Month Maternity Cover), £37,563 - £40,444 pro rata, 29.6 hours per week (4 days)

Assistant Ecologist: (12 months temporary), £29,542 - £32,046, 37 hours per week (full time)

Warwickshire County Council, the first local authority to successfully deliver Biodiversity Net Gain, is seeking an enthusiastic Ecologist to join our growing team for a 12-month maternity cover position. We are also looking for an Assistant Ecologist to support the delivery of a NatureSpace Partnership GCN district level licence across Warwickshire, Coventry & Solihull local authorities.

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• Closing Date: 25/09/2026
• Location: Warwick
• Level: Main
• Posted: 08/09/2026

Evidence and Impact Manager - The National Forest

Salary of £48,575

Moira, Swadlincote (hybrid working)

Permanent, full-time

This is a defining moment for the National Forest, with a renewed Vision to harness the transformative power of forests to restore nature, connect communities, and drive enterprise for a positive future. Over 30 years, this 200 square mile landscape has been reshaped, more than 10 million trees planted, and forest cover increased from 6% to 26%. Now, we are ready to build on this success, enabling three new national forests and championing a forest network for England.

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• Closing Date: 28/09/2026
• Location: Moira
• Level: Management
• Posted: 07/09/2026

Field Surveyors (Humber Beaver Partnership) - Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

Help Prepare the Humber Catchment for the Return of Wild Beavers

Are you a skilled ecologist with a passion for species recovery and landscape-scale conservation? We're seeking two dedicated Field Surveyors to support the delivery of the ambitious Natural England Species Recovery Programme-funded project, "Preparing for Beavers Across the Humber Catchment." These exciting roles will help lay the foundations for the successful reintroduction and long-term coexistence of wild beavers across one of the UK's most significant river catchments.

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• Closing Date: 24/09/2026
• Location: Idle Valley Nature Centre, North Road, Retford, DN22 8RQ
• Level: Main
• Posted: 04/09/2026

Senior Fundraising Officer - Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust

Salary: £30,910.88

Contract type: Fixed term for 12 months

Working hours: Full time (35 hours per week)

Location: The Old Mill and other sites across Leicestershire and Rutland, 9 Soar Lane, Leicester LE3 5DE

Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and ambitious Senior Fundraising Officer to help secure vital income that enables us to restore nature across Leicestershire and Rutland. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping nature recover across Leicestershire and Rutland. Working alongside a passionate and ambitious team, you will help inspire people to support wildlife, develop innovative fundraising initiatives and build meaningful partnerships that create lasting impact for nature and local communities.

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• Closing Date: 15/09/2026
• Location: The Old Mill and other sites across Leicestershire and Rutland, 9 Soar Lane, Leicester LE3 5DE
• Level: Senior
• Posted: 03/09/2026

Project Co-ordinator (Humber Beaver Partnership) - Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

Full time

Fixed term to March 2029

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Project Co-ordinator to lead the delivery of the ambitious Species Recovery Programme-funded project, "Preparing for Beavers Across the Humber Catchment." This exciting role sits at the heart of one of the UK's most significant nature recovery initiatives. Working with a diverse partnership of Wildlife Trusts, environmental organisations, statutory agencies, landowners, water companies and local authorities, you will coordinate efforts to enable the successful reintroduction and long-term coexistence of wild beavers across the Humber River Basin.

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• Closing Date: 24/09/2026
• Location: Idle Valley Nature Centre, North Road, Retford, DN22 8RQ
• Level: Main
• Posted: 03/09/2026

Senior Ecologist - Elton Ecology Ltd

Salary: £47,500 – £55,000 per year, depending on skills and experience

Contract Type: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Location: Home-based, office-based or hybrid working, with offices in Castle Donington (East Midlands) and Birmingham (West Midlands)

Elton Ecology is an independent ecological consultancy specialising in Ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain. We work primarily across the Midlands, with a growing focus on major residential, commercial and renewable infrastructure. Our work includes Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, UKHab and habitat condition assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain, protected species mitigation work, Ecological Impact Assessment and support for larger EIA projects. We are growing and are looking to appoint two Senior Ecologists for our pipeline of work primarily across the Midlands. This is an opportunity to take ownership of interesting development-led ecology projects while helping shape the technical standards, systems and future direction of an ambitious independent consultancy.

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• Closing Date: 30/09/2026
• Location: Home-based, office-based or hybrid working, with offices in Castle Donington (East Midlands) and Birmingham (West Midlands)
• Level: Senior
• Posted: 02/09/2026

Fundraising Development Officer - Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

Salary: £27,500 per year FTE

Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time

Location: Lower Smite Farm, Smite Hill Hindlip, Worcester & Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR3 8SZ

We are looking for a Fundraising Development Officer to join us and contribute to the ongoing growth of the Trust. Working with the Senior Fundraising Officer and colleagues across the Trust, you will help develop funding opportunities, build relationships and find new and creative ways for people and organisations to support our work.

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• Closing Date: 16/09/2026
• Location: Lower Smite Farm, Smite Hill Hindlip, Worcester & Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR3 8SZ
• Level: Main
• Posted: 01/09/2026

Senior Ranger Team Leader - Peak District National Park Authority

Location: Aldern House, Bakewell, Derbyshire

Salary: £40,444 – £43,149 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced countryside professional with a passion for leading people, protecting landscapes and making a real difference? The Peak District National Park Authority is looking for a Senior Ranger Team Leader to lead dedicated ranger teams.

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• Closing Date: 26/09/2026
• Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire
• Level: Management
• Posted: 28/08/2026

Conservation Scientist - RSPB

Location: Flexible in England

Terms: 30-month Fixed Term, October 2026 to March 2029, Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £40,381.00 - £43,113.00 Per Annum

A fantastic opportunity for a scientist with strong field, analytical and communication skills to lead a programme of research on upland breeding Whinchat, whose populations have declined sharply in recent decades, making the species a high conservation priority and a key focus for the RSPB.

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• Closing Date: 23/09/2026
• Location: England
• Level: Main
• Posted: 27/08/2026

Farm Adviser Higher Officer - Natural England

Salary: £33,780

2 Permanent roles

Location: Offices in Shrewsbury and Worcester

Want to work in the West Midlands? Passionate about farming and the environment? As a Natural England Farm Adviser, you will have a unique mix of knowledge and skills including an up-to-date understanding of conservation management, farming systems, the regulations and incentives that underpin them, and how they come together to help farmers and land managers deliver nature recovery.

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• Closing Date: 14/09/2026
• Location: West Midlands - Shrewsbury or Worcester
• Level: Main
• Posted: 27/08/2026

Ecological Contracts Manager - Keystone Habitats - Keystone Environmental Limited

Salary: £40,000+ pending experience

Hours: 40hr week

This is an exciting new role, offering the flexibility to initially work from home whilst supporting the delivery of existing projects. Ideally candidates would be situated within the Birmingham, Coventry, Tamworth area within commuting distance of existing site commitments ranging from Southam to Lichfield.

The Contracts Manager is a strategic new appointment, responsible for developing and leading a Midlands delivery team, supported by the wider business. The role presents considerable opportunity for growth as this regional hub emerges.

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• Closing Date: 30/09/2026
• Location: Midlands
• Level: Management
• Posted: 21/08/2026

Events Manager - Country Land and Business Association (CLA)

Salary: £31,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Location: CLA Midlands Office, ST20 0JW

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is a forward-thinking membership organisation representing land, property and rural businesses across England and Wales. For over 100 years, we have championed the rural economy, with members owning or managing around half of rural land. We are now looking for an experienced Events Manager to join our Midlands team. This varied role leads the planning and delivery of events for CLA members, stakeholders and sponsors in the Midlands region. From seminars and networking events to regional shows and conferences, you’ll create engaging experiences that support members and strengthen the CLA’s presence across the region.

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• Closing Date: 17/09/2026
• Location: CLA Midlands Office, ST20 0JW
• Level: Management
• Posted: 18/08/2026

Natural England Officer (Agri-Environment Agreements) - Natural England

£26,400 (pro-rata)

Temporary Role until end March 2027

Location: Nottingham or Lincoln Office (attendance once per week)

The purpose of this role is to support existing Natural England staff to develop, negotiate and secure high-quality agri-environment agreements to deliver environmental improvements while supporting sustainable farming businesses. The role uses technical expertise, stakeholder engagement and evidence-based decision-making to support nature recovery and achieve outcomes for biodiversity, water quality and climate resilience.

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• Delete Date: 24/09/2026
• Location: Nottingham or Lincoln
• Level: Main
• Posted: 13/08/2026

Residential Nature Reserve Volunteer x2 - Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

Where:  Gibraltar Point NNR, near Skegness

When:   October 2026 – September 2027

Commitment:    11-month commitment

An exciting opportunity to join and assist the Gibraltar Point NNR team in managing Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust’s flagship nature reserve (established in 1948). The reserve also hosts the only Bird Observatory in Lincolnshire (established 1949). This placement is suitable for anyone with an interest in natural history and nature reserve management looking to start a career in the conservation sector.

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• Closing Date: 21/09/2026
• Location: Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, Gibraltar Road, Skegness, PE24 4SU
• Level: Volunteer
• Posted: 12/08/2026

Consultant Ecologist - Bowland Ecology

Locations: Daresbury, Clitheroe, Southeast England

At Origin Enterprises, we are dedicated to championing sustainable land use, and our Environmental teams support a diverse range of clients and projects - from land management and development to restoration and conservation.

Joining us means becoming part of a collaborative, purpose driven community where this collective expertise enables us to deliver high quality, fully integrated solutions and contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes across the UK and Ireland. Due to continued growth, we’re looking for a passionate, skilled consultant ecologists to help shape the future of our work.

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• Delete Date: 14/09/2026
• Location: Midlands, Daresbury, Clitheroe, Southeast England
• Level: Management
• Posted: 03/08/2026