Oxfordshire Reserves Officer - Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts

Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts
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Closing date:
Sunday 5 May 2024- Salary: £26,800 - £27,733 per annum

  • Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
  • Multiple locations:
  • The Lodge, 1 Armstrong Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4XT
    Wells Farm,***:Little Milton, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX44 7PP
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  • The Oxfordshire Reserves Officer will help nature recover by directly working towards habitat management objectives across a suite of reserves covering wetland, floodplain meadows, limestone grasslands, woodland habitats of which many are designated SSSI's.
  • This will provide an exciting opportunity to work within a close knit, friendly team committed to nature conservation

Contact details:


Oxfordshire Reserves Officer:


Salary:
£26,800 - £27,733 per annum


Contract:
Permanent


Hours: 35 hours per week. Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line manager


Based:
The Lodge, Littlemore and Wells Farm, Little Milton. Hybrid working is available.

BBOWT has a vision for "more nature everywhere, for everyone". We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong.

This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone's needs.


The Oxfordshire Reserves Officer will help nature recover by directly working towards habitat management objectives across a suite of reserves covering wetland, floodplain meadows, limestone grasslands, woodland habitats of which many are designated SSSI's.

This will provide an exciting opportunity to work within a close knit, friendly team committed to nature conservation.

What you'll be doing;

  • Responsible for undertaking practical habitat and infrastructure work on our nature reserves, utilising well supported key volunteers and volunteer teams.
  • Involved in the management of all aspects of Trust owned cattle, sheep and ponies.
  • Overseeing the delivery of works undertaken by contractors and graziers to support the management of the nature reserves.
What we're looking for;

  • A commitment to wildlife conservation and a working knowledge of principles of habitat management for UK wildlife
  • Selfmotivation and problemsolving, with a strong work ethic and a willingness to work in all weathers
  • A commitment to high standards of work, safety standards and attention to detail
  • Willingness to undertake relevant tools, livestock handling, first aid and other training.
  • Ability to engage people of all ages and backgrounds.
This post will be DBS checked at basic level. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. BBOWT will not unfairly discriminate on the basis of criminal convictions. BBOWT's policy regarding this matter and the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice are available on request.

For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us you'll also receive

  • Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, wellbeing days and generous occupational sick pay
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and familyfriendly policies
  • Flexible working to achieve worklife balance
  • Pension (salary exchange) with generous employer contribution
  • Learning & Development Programme for all (SEED)
  • Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders across BBOWT, access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access and a YuLife benefit package with free will writing, a variety of discounts and ability to claim vouchers to use in a wide range of stores when you redeem YuPoints earned by being active or meditation sessions.
  • Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme
  • Membership to BBOWT's, and The Wildlife Trusts', Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support and personal development

How to Apply
To find out more about what we do please visit our website.

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, The Lodge, 1 Armstrong Road, Littlemore, Oxford Oxon OX4 4XT


Job description, T&Cs & Benefits summary:

  • Benefits summary May 2024
Terms & Conditions of Employment
Oxon Reserves Officer Job Description

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