Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Work under the guidance of the Marine Officer to contribute to the effective delivery of project targets and wider team objectives
- Assist with seagrass surveys and monitoring
- Support collection of ecological and environmental data
- Assist with restoration activities as required
- Help prepare equipment and fieldwork logistics
- Assist on data analysis across all seagrass projects
- Monitor the seed growing facility at South Walney Nature Reserve weekly, lead on water changes and weekly maintenance duties
- Ensure facilities are maintained safely and effectively
- Support community engagement activities.
- Help deliver citizen science events and practical conservation activities.
- Develop maps and reports as necessary
Health & Safety:
- Ensure all fieldwork activities are conducted safely, following best practices and risk assessments.
Supporting the Trust
- Raise the profile of Cumbria Wildlife Trust.
- Develop and participate in educational aspects of the Trust’s work including events, guided walks and illustrated talks.
- Any other duties that may reasonably arise from time to time.
- All tasks and responsibilities to be carried out in accordance with the Trust’s policies and procedures.
Salary: £22,236 per annum (£27,795 FTE) plus pension contribution of 9% based on a 28-hour week
Application deadline: September 1, 2026
