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Seagrass Research Assistant Traineeship

Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts -
Barrow-In-Furness

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Part-time | Fixed term contract
£22,236 - £27,795 a year
13 days ago

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Closing date: Tuesday 1 September 2026

Salary: £22,236 per annum (£27,795 FTE) plus pension contribution of 9% based on a 28 hour week

Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Part time

Location:

South Walney ,

Walney Island
, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3YQ

Staff and volunteer planting seagrass in the muddy sediment at Roosecote Sands, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

Are you passionate about marine conservation and eager to gain hands-on experience in habitat restoration? We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Seagrass Trainee to support the delivery of seagrass conservation and restoration projects at South Walney.

This exciting 9-month traineeship is designed as an entry-level development opportunity, providing practical experience and training for someone looking to build a career in marine conservation, ecological restoration or environmental management.

About the Role

The Seagrass Trainee will play an important role in supporting seagrass conservation and restoration activities through practical fieldwork, equipment management, volunteer engagement and the day-to-day operation of the seagrass storage facility at South Walney.

You will work alongside experienced conservation professionals and gain valuable knowledge and skills in ecological surveying, restoration techniques, data collection and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Support the delivery of seagrass conservation and restoration projects.
Assist with field surveys, monitoring and habitat assessments.
Collect, record and manage ecological data accurately.
Help maintain and prepare field equipment and restoration materials.
Support the operation and organisation of the seagrass storage facility.
Assist with volunteer activities and practical conservation events.
Follow health and safety procedures during field and site-based activities.
Contribute to project reporting and general administrative tasks as required.

We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in marine conservation who is enthusiastic, motivated and eager to learn. You will enjoy practical outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. You will have a positive attitude, a willingness to get involved in a range of activities, and a keen interest in developing new skills in habitat restoration and conservation. Good organisational skills, reliability and a proactive approach will help you succeed in this role. If you are passionate about marine conservation and want to gain hands-on experience supporting the restoration of vital coastal habitats, we would love to hear from you.

Whilst we will select against the criteria in the job description, we do not expect candidates to meet 100% of the criteria and encourage you to apply if you believe that you would be a good fit for this role.

Applications: Completed application forms should be returned with a covering letter as a separate attachment, outlining the candidate's suitability for the post and emailed to [email protected].

Closing date for applications is 09:00 am on Tuesday 1 September 2026.

Interviews will be held at our Headquarters in Kendal on Friday 11 September 2026

The expected start date is 12 October 2026

Postal applications should be posted to Claire Shepherd, HR Manager, Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8LX.

CV’s will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard anything within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria.

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