Voluntary placements within the reserves team, based out of either Lings (covering multiple reserves in Northampton and across North Northants) or Lilbourne Nature Reserves (additionally covering multiple reserves in West Northants).  You will gain experience in all aspects of habitat management for conservation, including practical, survey and office-based skills.  As well as gaining knowledge and experience from working with the skilled reserves team, you will also get opportunities to work with and lead volunteer groups, participate with in-house training and receive external training and assessment in chainsaw use, brushcutter use and First Aid. Applicants should be reliable and able to commit to a minimum of 3 days per week for 9-12 months, be capable of using power tools and machinery and enjoy physical work outdoors in all weathers. Good team working skills and self-motivation are essential. Some previous experience of practical conservation work would be an advantage but is not essential. Travel expenses and a training budget are available. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Type of Contract: Volunteer position

Closing Date: 09:00 on Monday 4^th August 2025 with interviews held Monday 11^th August 2025

Commitment required: An ideal candidate would be able to commit to 3 days per week for 12 months.

Location: Based at Lings or Lilbourne nature reserves but with travel for training and work on other reserves within the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

“We’re wild about inclusion! We want our people/staff to be as diverse as wildlife.  As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and cultures.  We believe that a diverse workforce will help us create our vision of ‘people close to nature, with land and seas rich in wildlife.”