Reserves Officer (Isle of Wight)

Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary: £27,500 - £30,000 to be reviewed when probation is complete

Location: Little Duxmore Farm, Rowlands Lane, Havenstreet, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4DF

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature.

‘Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital!’

Our future has to be wilder!

We are seeking a Reserves Officer (Isle of Wight) to join our cause.

As part of the Isle of Wight Team, this post is crucial to the successful delivery of the Trust’s Wilder vision on the Isle of Wight. The post holder will share the responsibility for the management of the Isle of Wight reserves with a second reserves officer. The reserves encompass a wide range of habitat types and species so candidates will need to have experience in a wide range of habitat management techniques. Key aspects of the role will be to manage the estate to a high standard in line with contractual & statutory obligations and promoting the Trust Reserves as exemplars of good management. The post holder will be responsible for the line management of the Assistant Reserves Officer(s), for the recruitment & supervision of volunteers and will coordinate a varied programme of volunteering and public engagement activities.

This is a challenging and dynamic role that requires a high degree of practical competency, initiative, determination, administrative skills and diplomacy. The post holder will be an experienced land manager, competent in the in the use of power tools & tractors with a confident and engaging communication style. Knowledge of conservation grazing systems and livestock husbandry will be an advantage. Flexible working will be required.

Wild About Inclusion!

As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work.  We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme, discounted staff travel with our corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs) and more.

Closing date:  29 October 2024

Interviews:  08 November 2024

To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below.

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