Reserves Assistant - Exeter, United Kingdom - Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts

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Closing date:
Sunday 5 March 2023- Salary: £20,152pa (rising to £21,160pa wef 1 April) plus 7% pension

  • Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
  • Location:

  • Woodah Farm Rural Skills Centre,
    :Woodah Farm Rural Skills Centre, Nr Exeter, Devon, EX6 7PR
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Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) is Devon's leading wildlife conservation charity, with over 36,000 members, 350 regular volunteers, 100 staff and 63 nature reserves.

We are one of the larger locally based organisations that collectively make up The Wildlife Trusts. DWT has pioneered the reintroduction of beavers in England and the restoration of internationally rare habitats like Culm Grassland.

We are looking for a practical person to help shape the future health of DWT's nature reserves.

You will be an integral part of the DWT's Land Management Team, working closely with our Nature Reserve Officers to ensure all reserves are managed to the highest standards for wildlife, habitats and people.

You will join a team of six assistants and have the opportunity to develop skills and responsibilities for key spheres of work including machinery, community and volunteer engagement, monitoring and surveying.

In return for your hard work and dedication you'll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 28 days after 5 years' service)
  • Agile working arrangements including home working
  • Flexitime system
  • Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
  • Death in Service cover
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Training and development opportunities
This is a full-time, permanent post based at Woodah Farm.

Interviews are being held on Friday 17th March.

DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.

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