Reserves Assistant x2

Reserves Assistant – Brecks
Reserve Assistant – Broads North
(2 Posts, Permanent)
£24,375 per annum
Generous annual leave allowance, pension contribution and personal development
opportunities

The Reserve Assistant – Brecks post holder will be based at NWT East Wretham
Heath Reserve, and will have the opportunity to work at other NWT managed sites within the
Brecks and Fens including Weeting Heath, Thompson Common, Wissey Wetlands, and heath
re-creation sites within Thetford Forest.

The Reserve Assistant – Broads North post holder will be based at NWT Hickling
Broad Reserve, and will have the opportunity to work at other NWT managed sites within the
Broads.

The successful candidates will have a good basic knowledge of wildlife conservation and habitat
management techniques. Good communication skills are essential, both with colleagues and
members of the public, as is the ability to work as part of a team in managing these important
sites. The successful candidate will also have experience of working on a nature reserve or
similar and experience of maintaining tools and equipment. Experience and/or training in
livestock handling, tractor operation, chainsaw, brush-cutter and first aid would be an
advantage.

We offer the following benefits:

• Work on some of Norfolk’s most iconic and beautiful nature reserves
• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• 8 % employer contribution to Aviva pension (2% employee minimum)
• Group income protection and death in service benefits (for pension members)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
• Learning days
• All staff are eligible for free admission to our nature reserves and visitor centres.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 5th June at midday.

Interviews are likely to take place on Thursday 20th June 2024.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our
website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.