We currently have two vacancies:

Artist: Speaking Sculptures Project (Boston, Lincolnshire)

Project: Neighbourhood Wildlife Corridor: Boston and Beyond
Location: Boston, Lincolnshire
Contract Period: July 2026 – December 2026
Fee: Daily rate of up to £320 + materials & installation budget

Froglife seeks a local creative artist in Boston or willing to travel to Boston, who can work on our exciting new project, Neighbourhood Wildlife Corridor: Boston and Beyond. The artist will engage people across Boston and create two collaborative art pieces (speaking sculptures) to raise awareness of local biodiversity and celebrate nature in Boston.

More info:

Artist brief for Boston & Beyond

How to apply:

To express interest and your suitability in this role, please contact Project Manager, Rachel: rachel.burton@froglife.org

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including under-represented groups and we are happy to discuss flexible working options. Please complete our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion survey here.

Closing date: 8th June

London Blue Chain Project Trainee

Join Froglife and start your career in wildlife conservation

Froglife are recruiting two full-time paid trainees to join the London Blue Chain project – an exciting conservation initiative working across South London to improve habitats for wildlife and engage local communities.

This 12-month traineeship is designed for people looking to take their first step into a career in conservation. You’ll gain practical experience, training, mentoring and the opportunity to lead your own conservation and engagement projects.

The project works along the Green Chain through Bexley, Greenwich, Bromley, Lewisham, Southwark and Lambeth.

Key Information

Salary: £24,960 per annum

Contract: 12 months

Hours: Full-time (including some evenings and weekends, with TOIL provided)

Location: Hybrid working – a mix of home working, on-site work and local offices across Southeast London

Reporting to: London Blue Chain Project Manager

Application deadline: 5pm Thursday 25 June 2026

About the Role

As a trainee, you’ll gain hands-on experience across all aspects of the London Blue Chain project, including:

Habitat management and pond creation
Wildlife surveying and monitoring
Working with schools, colleges and youth groups
Supporting volunteers and community groups
Event planning and delivery
Conservation education and public engagement
Administrative and desk-based tasks

You’ll also receive training in areas such as habitat management, species identification, surveying techniques, first aid and safeguarding.

During the traineeship, you’ll develop and deliver your own conservation and engagement projects with support from the Froglife team.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for enthusiastic people with a strong passion for wildlife conservation and a desire to build a career in the sector.

You should be:

Motivated and proactive
A strong team worker
Comfortable travelling across South London
Confident communicating with a range of audiences
Physically able to undertake outdoor practical conservation work

Preference will be given to people who are not currently employed within the conservation sector, but volunteering experience or a demonstrated commitment to nature conservation is highly desirable.

We particularly welcome applications from people currently under-represented in the conservation sector and from communities living within the project area.

Applicant Information Webinar

Interested applicants are invited to attend an online webinar to learn more about the role and ask questions.

Date: Monday 15 June 2026
Time: 12:30–13:30

Email londonbluechain@froglife.org with the subject line ‘LBC Webinar’ to receive a Teams joining link.

How to Apply

Please email your CV and covering letter to: vacancies@froglife.org

Please use the following email subject line: [FULL NAME] LBC Trainee Application

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including under-represented groups and we are happy to discuss flexible working options. Complete the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion survey HERE.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 8th July and Thursday 9th July.

Additional Information

The role is subject to a Disclosure and Criminal Records check.

Flexible working options can be discussed.

Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Full Job Description and Background Information

LBC Trainee JD – Delivery Phase 2026_final

London Blue Chain Background Information for Trainees 2026_final

To search for jobs in the conservation sector, see: environmentjob.co.uk