School Grounds Assistant Project Officer

School Grounds Assistant Project Officer

Location: Brockholes Nature Reserve, Just off Junction 31 of the M6, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0AG

We are looking for a dedicated individual to work alongside our School Grounds Officers in transforming school grounds into inspirational and exciting spaces that foster a love of the natural world in children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist with groundwork, landscaping, and general maintenance of school grounds and reserve sites.
• Support the planning and delivery of conservation activities for students and the wider community.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of educational programs that highlight local wildlife and habitats.
• Carry out routine site inspections and record keeping to ensure high standards of park and garden health.
• Collaborate with the broader Education team to align project activities with the Trust’s conservation goals.

Qualifications

• Experience of practical conservation work, including habitat management or similar duties.
• Commitment and enthusiasm for nature conservation, with a desire to share knowledge and hands‑on skills with young people.
• Good organisational and communication skills, able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Physical ability to perform manual tasks such as lifting, digging and maintaining outdoor facilities.

Employer Commitment

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.

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