Assistant Reserves Officer

About the Role

The Assistant Reserves Officer is one of our team managing and developing the Trust’s nature
reserves for people and wildlife. Your work place includes internationally recognised wetlands
and woodlands along with nationally important meadows, chalk grasslands and heathland across
Hertfordshire and Middlesex.

You will need to have strong experience in practical habitat management, including the use of
power tools and machinery, such as chainsaws, brush cutters and BCS mowers. You will have
experience of working within a dynamic team and leading volunteers. You will need to have a
keen interest in wildlife and preferably a knowledge of the habitats in our area.

No two days are the same as an ARO at HMWT; you will get the opportunity to utilise and develop
your practical habitat management skills across our nature reserves including tree felling,
coppicing, scrub clearance, hay cutting and pond/ditch management. You will also undertake the
maintenance of site infrastructure; assist with the management of livestock; and perform
surveying and monitoring of habitat/species, tree safety and infrastructure. These tasks will
be delivered working closely with members of the nature reserves team; our volunteer wardens
and our practical conservation volunteers.

Willingness to travel throughout our work area and flexibility to work occasional irregular
hours is required for this post.

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of
all our staff.

About the Trust

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local conservation charity working to protect wildlife
and help people connect with nature. With a team of volunteers we care for wild places so that
nature has a place to thrive. We help people experience the wildlife on their doorsteps and to
take steps to protect it.

We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that
everyone benefits from having access to nature.

Our head office is based in the attractive setting of Verulamium Park on the outskirts of St
Albans.

Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to wildlife conservation and exemplifies
our values of professionalism, valuing contributions by others and continuing to improve.

How do we support you?

The Trust strives to be a positive employer supporting our staff through flexible and hybrid
working, and training and development. We recognise the importance of our staff team and
looking after their health and wellbeing. Our values and expected behaviours reflect the
culture which the Trust seeks to maintain to ensure productive, efficient, effective and
pleasant workplaces and roles.

In support of this, we offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous
leave entitlements and financial benefits. You can find out more here – www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs/benefits