Senior Reserves Assistant: Woods & Heaths Habitat Lead

Norfolk Wildlife Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental charity in the UK seeks a Senior Reserves Assistant for their Woods and Heaths team. The role involves managing multiple wildlife conservation sites, supervising staff, and maintaining habitats. Candidates must have knowledge of wildlife conservation, a chainsaw certificate, and strong communication skills. Additional desirable skills include practical helicopter maintenance and livestock management. This full-time position offers a salary of £26,121 per annum with a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of wildlife conservation required.
• Chainsaw certificate is essential for maintenance.
• Strong communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Help manage 19 conservation sites across Norfolk.
• Supervise staff and volunteers at the reserves.
• Carry out practical habitat maintenance tasks.

Skills

Wildlife conservation knowledge

Supervision

Communication skills

Practical helicopter maintenance

Truck tractor use

Brush cutter operation

Pesticide application

First aid

Livestock management experience

Education

Chainsaw certificate

Job description

A leading environmental charity in the UK seeks a Senior Reserves Assistant for their Woods and Heaths team. The role involves managing multiple wildlife conservation sites, supervising staff, and maintaining habitats. Candidates must have knowledge of wildlife conservation, a chainsaw certificate, and strong communication skills. Additional desirable skills include practical helicopter maintenance and livestock management. This full-time position offers a salary of £26,121 per annum with a permanent contract.