Seasonal Grazing Officer - Chelmsford, United Kingdom - Essex Wildlife Trust

Essex Wildlife Trust
Essex Wildlife Trust
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Chelmsford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Closing date:
Monday 4 September 2023


Salary:
£25,122.83 per annum (pro-rata)


Contract type:
Fixed term / Working hours: Full time


Location:

Blue House Farm Nature Reserve,***:
Blue House Farm Chase, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6GU

  • We have an opportunity for a Seasonal Grazing Officer to support the daytoday management and oversight of the Trust's livestock and grazingrelated infrastructure.
Matthew Roberts


The Grazing Officer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day management and oversight of the Trust's livestock and grazing-related infrastructure across all Essex Wildlife Trust (the Trust) reserves.

The Officer will assist the Grazing team in ensuring the annual completion of the county-wide grazing programme and the management of the health and welfare of the in-house livestock throughout the year, in line with the 'five freedoms'.

The Grazing Officer is responsible for the regular monitoring and proactive maintenance of the grazing and other infrastructure.

The postholder will also be directly responsible for a vehicle and for a variety of specialist equipment requiring up-to-date record-keeping and H&S reporting.

The officer will also oversee volunteer work parties, including close liaison with volunteers, to assist with the grazing operation and infrastructure.

This role is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week on a fixed-term contract for three months. The starting salary is £25,122.83 per annum (pro-rata).


Essex Wildlife Trust are the county's leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature; and we would love you to join our committed and enthusiastic team.

Our values are Impactful, Collaborative, United and Proactive.
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