The London Natural History Society is a long established conservation and wildlife recording charity run entirely by volunteers. Getting involved in the LNHS is a great way to make a difference, meet new people, learn new skills and learn about the wildlife and natural history of London. There are many ways to get involved: there are roles on different committees (see below), or you can contribute articles to the LNHS publications and website.
Current vacancies
London Bird Report editorial vacancies
The LNHS flagship journal, The London Bird Report needs your help! We have several editorial vacancies:
London Bird Report (LBR) Photographic Editor
We are looking for a new Photographic Editor, as the current Editor is standing down after completion of the 2023 London Bird Report (due to be published in May 2025). We would like to hear from people with an interest in nature who are sympathetic to the objectives of the Society and have wide experience in selecting and editing high-quality photos. The retiring Editor is very keen to ensure a complete and successful handover and is happy to make the new appointee familiar with all stages of the selection process.
If you are interested, or would like further information, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
LBR Photographic Editor - job description
Proofreaders
We are recruiting proofreaders for the next issue of the London Bird Report, due to be published in May 2025. The approximate timeframe for that issue is from mid-March to early April 2025. Dates may vary for later issues. We would like to hear from people with a good knowledge of birds - particularly those occuring in the London Area - and who have experience in proofreading academic texts. If you are interested, or would like further information, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Proofreaders for the LBR - job description
Systematic list editors
We are also looking for systematic list editors. If you're a keen birder with editing skills, please do have a look at the job description linked below:
London Bird Club Middlesex Area Bird Recorder
The LBC is looking for someone for the position of MIDDLESEX AREA BIRD RECORDER for the London Bird Club (part of the LNHS) to take over from our current recorder who has held the role since October 2011. Please see the job description link below:
LNHS Publication Sales Secretary
We are seeking applications for the position of Publications Sales Secretary and also possibly Assistant Membership Secretary to take over from our current Secretary who has held the first role since February 1998 and latterly the combined roles. For more information, please see the application information PDF.
Bookham Commons committee: Bookham Commons surveys are starting up again and to that end, we’d like to set up a working group to discuss survey projects. If you are interested in joining, please contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and do come along to the field meetings, dates of which are posted in the calendar.
Council members: We’d love a few more people to join the LNHS Council and get involved with the overall running of the Society. Find out what’s happening across the different sections, make suggestions for improving the Society, guide a range of projects to a successful conclusion and help ensure we continue to be a lively, active and well-run organisation. You can sit in on a Council meeting as a visitor if you’d like to see what’s involved. We are currently running meetings on Zoom and we meet three or four times a year. Contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested.
Writing and other volunteer opportunities: There are many other ways you can volunteer at the LNHS. We are always looking for articles for the website (contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), The London Naturalist and the LNHS Newsletter, including virtual talks write ups; as well as species accounts writers and other volunteers for the London Bird Report. There are other volunteer opportunities listed in the Recording section, including helping out with digitisation of historical records.