The Marine Futures Internship Programme offers a unique opportunity for candidates who are passionate about the marine environment to gain skills, knowledge and experience across a variety of sectors in this exciting field.
The role
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is based in Horncastle, Lincolnshire and the interns will be associated with the office but flexible working will be an option. This is alongside extensive travel to visit our fellow North Sea partners and Wildlife Trusts.
The role is a mixture of desk-based work and fieldwork across the Southern North Sea (Northumberland to Suffolk) with some travel to London and across the country. Meetings and training with partner organisations will be a mix of online and in person.
Please note there are a number of sister programmes, all listed on The Crown Estate Internship webpage. The internship programmes are all unique but there is some join up and coordination across the four programmes. The application portal is for all four internships but please select your desired location on the application form.
Duration: Full-time (35 hours per week) fixed-term for six months from 16 June – December 2025.
The opportunity
The Marine Futures Internship Programme offers a unique opportunity to candidates who are passionate and enthusiastic about the marine environment. The Marine Futures Interns will gain skills, knowledge and experience across a variety of sectors in this exciting field to help direct and shape their future career ambitions.
The Marine Futures North Sea East internship programme is funded by The Crown Estate and project managed by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. The programme is also run in partnership with Ørsted and Natural England with input from Wildlife Trusts on the coast of the Southern North Sea.
Each partner/group of organisations provides opportunities for the interns to develop skills in specialist areas, including marine conservation advice, nature recovery, sustainable fisheries, renewable energy development, marine policy, and community engagement. The two interns will also get the chance to undertake a joint research project, looking into a practical topic of relevance to all partner organisations, plus an individual project each. This will involve working with different teams across the partner organisations.
The successful interns will follow a varied schedule that will allow them to gain a range of skills and experiences including: working with a variety of teams across different sectors; writing for different audiences; working with local communities to raise awareness about environmental issues; undertaking surveys; the use of social media in the workplace; delivering media interviews and presentations; participating in online meetings, training and webinars.
What we are looking for
An intern who can build on their existing skills and knowledge to make the most of this unique experience. Applicants should have a good understanding of current marine issues and some experience of working or volunteering within the marine sector.
Most importantly, we are looking for candidates who are passionate and enthusiastic about the marine environment and have a willingness to learn. We are looking for people who are organised, self-motivated, and able to work well within a team both remotely and in person. A full driving licence and access to a car with business use insurance is desirable.
Closing date for applications
Midday on Friday 11 April 2025. Please do not include a CV. Please read the attached information and complete and return the application form as detailed. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Interviews: 6-7 May 2025 in Horncastle.
