Assistant Reserve Manager

Closing Date: 06/04/2025

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Slimbridge

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£27,847.00 per annum

Permanent

Wetland conservation, creation and management

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Assistant Reserve Manager

About The Role

An exciting opportunity to work within a dedicated team at one of the UK's finest nature reserves. Situated on the west bank of the River Severn our network of wetland habitats compliment the intertidal zone to provide a major sanctuary. Join us and share in our mission to restore wetlands, unlock their power and help nature burst back to life.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

Contributing to the management of habitats and species present on the WWT Slimbridge reserve ensuring full compliance with all regulations and conditions including those specifically relating to the site’s protected status agri-environmental agreements.
Assisting in the operation and maintenance of site infrastructure in line with agreed procedures and guidelines including paths, hides/observatories, fencing, water level control structures, waymarking, interpretation and all further infrastructure which may be added to the estate.
Support the design and implementation of the site’s conservation management plan and providing annual reports on reserve management and key species.
Undertaking species and habitat monitoring required for management of the reserve as detailed in the management plan.
Deputising for the Reserve Manager in representing WWT with our landlord, graziers and other official bodies on reserve matters.

This is a permanent, full time position, working 37.5 hours per week and will include some weekends and bank holidays.

About You

To join as our Assistant Reserve Manager you'll bring:

Certification in a selection of tools and machinery to include Tractors and attachments, 4X4, ATV, Loaders, Excavators, Dumper, MEWP, Chainsaw, Pollarding, Knapsack sprayers and Brush cutters.
A current driving license.
Extensive and demonstrable experience of managing large areas of land under conservation objectives.
Excellent field skills in at least one major group (botanical, birds, invertebrates etc)
Experience of developing and implementing site management plans and monitoring programs
Great people skills with experience of managing and working with colleagues, volunteers and agricultural contractors

We are looking for a motivated, supportive team player with a passion for showcasing the power of wetlands to our visitors. You will be able to take the lead in a highly varied, rewarding and on occasion, challenging work environment.

If this sounds like you click apply. We would love to hear from you.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
Cycle to work scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

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