Assistant Reserves Officer

Location: Llandrindod Wells, Warwick House (with travel within England and
Wales)

Salary: £21,255 – 23,000 (plus relocation package) based on experience

Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working arrangements

We are looking to recruit an positive & creative thinking Assistant Reserves Officer who
will support the delivery of the reserves team’s practical conservation and land management,
assisting with wildlife monitoring, management planning and visitor engagement activities
across the RWT’s suite of nature reserves.

Your role as Assistant Reserves Officer will consist of carrying out practical repairs and
maintenance of tools and equipment. You’ll undertake management works and biological
monitoring/recording to benefit priority habitats and species on all RWT nature reserves in
conjunction with staff and volunteers. You’ll be working closely with the Reserves Officer to
plan quarterly work schedule for the volunteer groups, as well as the monitoring activities
across the reserves.

Our ideal candidate will have / be:

• Experience of delivering practical habitat management for biodiversity directly and through
  volunteers and contractors
• Strong practical wildlife habitat and infrastructure management skills, including fencing,
  tree felling, forestry, grassland management, infrastructure, and signage installation.
• A sound knowledge of H&S in relation to practical habitat, volunteer and visitor
  management
• An understanding of the key issues and threats to nature and climate
• Good IT skills including Microsoft 365 suite, QGIS as well as confidence in using social
  media to boost engagement.
• A formal qualification (degree or similar) or equivalent work experience in
  biological/environmental science/countryside management

Would you like to live and work in the beautiful, rural county of Radnorshire, sited at the
heart of Powys, in mid Wales. We have uplands, hills, bog, and river valleys. Our area has a
relatively low cost of living, with characterful small towns and villages, and wonderful rural
houses. You can live an active and outdoor lifestyle with national parks and the coast all
within easy reach. If you’d you like to help us conserve our wild places for the enjoyment of
all and future generations, apply today.

RWT is committed to creating an organisation that recognises and truly values individual
differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive
culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our
people to flourish, just like nature!

Who we are

Radnorshire Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK and one of 5
within Wales. With the invaluable support of volunteers and members, we manage 19 nature
reserves in Radnorshire. We also work with other landowners and organisations to protect and
connect wildlife sites across the county and inspire local communities and young people where
they live.

Closing date: 19th February 2024 at 5pm

Interview date: 6th March 2024