Nature Reserves Officer – North Bucks

The Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust; Bicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional wildlife trust in the UK seeks an Assistant Reserves Officer to manage nature reserves and lead volunteer efforts in habitat recovery. The role demands experience in conservation management, excellent leadership and practical skills, to maintain facilities and support biodiversity initiatives. Candidates will benefit from generous leave, flexible work options, and development programs in a supportive environment dedicated to inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Pension with employer contribution

Learning & Development Programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle and Electric Vehicle schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in applied nature conservation management.
• Proven practical conservation skills.
• Ability to deal with the public and volunteers professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage nature reserves and undertake conservation management.
• Lead volunteer work sessions to achieve management objectives.
• Maintain access infrastructure like paths and hides.

Skills

Applied nature conservation management

Practical conservation skills

Chainsaw qualifications

Outdoor first-aid training

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Job description

A regional wildlife trust in the UK seeks an Assistant Reserves Officer to manage nature reserves and lead volunteer efforts in habitat recovery. The role demands experience in conservation management, excellent leadership and practical skills, to maintain facilities and support biodiversity initiatives. Candidates will benefit from generous leave, flexible work options, and development programs in a supportive environment dedicated to inclusion and diversity.