Assistant Reserves Officer

The role

To assist in the implementation of all aspects of management on BBOWT’s nature reserves in Berkshire, as managed by the East Berkshire Reserves Team.

What you'll do

• Share responsibility for the on-site management of the Berkshire nature reserves
• Carry out all aspects of estate management, including habitat and infrastructure work, livestock management, maintenance and improvement of visitor facilities, occasional biological survey and monitoring work, and regular computer-based and application-based admin
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of the BBOWT’s vehicles and equipment, and share responsibility for the Trust’s storage buildings
• Give day-to-day supervision and support to volunteers, and manage the weekly Mid-week conservation volunteer team
• Assist with the movement, handling and welfare checks of the Trust-owned livestock (cattle and sheep), and monitor licensed grazing programmes on reserves
• Help with the formulation of, and work to, agreed programmes, guided by the Reserves Officers and Land Manager, including contributing to the production of quarterly work plans

What it takes

• Skills in, and knowledge of, applied nature conservation management
• Knowledge of UK wildlife and habitats
• Some knowledge of ecological principles and habitat management and assessment for a range of habitat types
• The ability to deal with the public, Trust members and volunteers in a friendly and professional manner in a variety of situations
• Work planning skills and knowledge
• Good levels of initiative to achieve results with limited human and financial resources
• Ability to supervise practical work groups
• NPTC Transport of Livestock by Road (Short Journeys)
• Trailer driving qualification
• NPTC CS30 and CS31 chainsaw certification
• NPTC Brushcutter certificate
• First aid at work qualification
• Off road driving certificate
• Pesticide use and application - PA1 & PA6MC (to be achieved within 1st year of role)
• A willingness to work with livestock
• A current UK-valid car driving licence
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary
• Competent in use of MS Office functions such as Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability and willingness to demonstrate the BBOWT behaviours and values

What you'll bring

How we treat you

generous leave and pension

How to apply

Apply directly on Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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