Brecks Reserves Manager

Hours: Full Time. 37.5 hours per week (5 days/week), including occasional
weekends and bank holidays
Location: Breckland Reserve, Thetford

Norfolk Wildlife Trust are looking for a Brecks Reserves Manager who will play a key role in
safeguarding and managing one of the country’s most ecologically important landscapes.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is the county’s largest environmental charity, committed to the
protection and enhancement of Norfolk’s wildlife and wild places.

NWT cares for a number of nationally important sites in the Brecks area of south Norfolk,
including Weeting and Thetford Heaths National Nature Reserve, Thompson Common and The Wissey
Wetlands, a habitat creation project in the Fens. These sites are homes to a staggering range
of rare and endangered birds, plants and invertebrates.

The exciting permanent position of Brecks Reserves Manager will play a key role in safeguarding
and managing one of the country’s most ecologically important landscapes. With responsibilities
spanning habitat management and monitoring, staff and volunteer management, visitor engagement,
and wildlife protection, this role is ideal for a dedicated conservation professional with a
passion for habitat management and partnership working. The Reserve Manager in the Brecks will
ensure the reserve’s delicate heathlands, grassland and wetland habitats are protected,
nurtured, and enhanced for wildlife and people alike.

The successful candidate will have a developed knowledge of wildlife conservation and habitat
management techniques as well as effective communication skills, both with colleagues and
members of the public. The post will work within a close-knit highly motivated team and an
ability to lead colleagues and volunteers is vital. The successful candidate will also have at
least 2 years’ experience working on a nature reserve or similar.

The role comes with a competitive benefits package.

The closing date for receipt of applications is midday on Monday 15th
September
Initial interviews will take place w/c 22nd September via Zoom.

Interested?

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No agencies please.