Environment & Conservation Assistant
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Carlisle
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Agriculture & Environment
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Time Management
Teamwork
Microsoft Office
Communication Skills
Administration
Client Service
Full UK Driving Licence
Agricultural Knowledge
FULL DESCRIPTION
Environment & Conservation Assistant
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], is seeking an Environment & Conservation Assistant for their team in Carlisle. The role involves providing professional environmental services, administering agreements, and supporting clients. Full-time with flexible options.
Responsibilities
- Providing a professional service to clients on all environmental and conservation related matters.
- Assisting with the administration of environmental agreements on common land, including submitting claims for payment and distributing monies received on behalf of Commons Associations.
- Assisting with the submission of Commons and SFI Moorland applications on behalf of clients.
- Providing the first line of contact for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]' environmental team by answering telephone calls and receiving visitors.
- Improving public perception of the company at events.
- Undertaking confidential administrative duties.
- Acting as an assistant within the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] team.
Requirements
- Well organised with excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Computer literate with Microsoft applications.
- Good communication skills.
- Experience or knowledge of the agricultural or rural sector (advantageous).
- Full UK driving licence (essential).
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary based on experience.
- Company pension with increased employer contribution based on service.
- Training and personal development.
- Free onsite parking and salary sacrifice schemes.
- Income protection policy and private healthcare benefits.
- Holiday allowance includes an extra day for each employee on their birthday.
How to Apply
Submit an application form with covering letter and CV to Margaret Irving, Group Personnel Manager at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] plc, Borderway, Rosehill, Carlisle CA1 2RS. Applications can also be submitted via the website at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Closing date: 31st August 2025.
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