Job Description
Where: Gibraltar Point NNR, near Skegness
When: October 2026 – September 2027
Commitment: 11-month commitment
Weekend and bank holiday work will be required from time to time.
Role: 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.
Work includes practical habitat management (sand dune, grassland, woodland/scrub, saltmarsh and wetland), livestock husbandry (sheep, cattle and ponies), estate and infrastructure management (fence repairs and bird hides). Assisting with events and guided walks. Assisting with survey work including waterbird counts, seal counts and WeBS.
The reserve attracts 200,000 visitors annually so interaction with the public is an essential aspect of the role.
Working closely with a team of volunteers from all backgrounds.
Opportunities to meet other staff within Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust at other sites and at quarterly field staff meetings to learn more about wider projects throughout the county.
Requirements:
- A driving license is essential for the role, to allow candidates to experience opportunities offsite.
- Ability to live in a remote location
- Good communication skills, team-working and the ability to be self-motivated are essential.
- A willingness to work outdoors in all weathers
- A strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to a variety of situations
- Enthusiasm to get stuck in and to act on own initiative
- A strong interest in natural history and a willingness to develop these skills.
- Some previous experience of practical conservation work and species recording would be an advantage but not essential.
- Suitable for over 18s only.
What’s in it for you?:
- The successful candidate will live on site in self-contained, single occupancy accommodation (inclusive of utility bills), located at the regional work base at Gibraltar Point NNR.
- A wide range of experience in the nature conservation sector with in-house training provided including species recording and practical nature reserve management.
- Formal qualifications in brush cutter use and first aid training provided.
- One-to-one check ins with the warden bi-monthly to discuss placement progress and opportunities for training.
- Other information: The role is suitable for over 18s only.
To apply: For further information and to apply, please click here
Closing date for applications: Monday 21st September 2026
Interview date: Monday 5th October 2026