Assistant Warden

We are looking for an Assistant Warden to join the team at Eastern Moors Partnership (National Trust/RSPB) to deliver a programme of work that will support the warden team in delivering a range of practical works to aid nature restoration.

Key areas of work will include:

• Habitat management as defined by the reserve’s management plan and agri-environment agreement
• Maintenance of tools and machinery
• Monitoring of critical species and habitats
• Planning and leading volunteer work parties
• Assist with ensuring legal compliance of conservation & land management operations
• Assist with the supervision of contractors
• Work with the team to engage with visitors and encourage responsible enjoyment of the site through appropriate behaviours (e.g. keeping dogs on leads)

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable ability to carry out practical habitat and estate management tasks (e.g. fencing, walling, tree planting) safely and to an agreed standard.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritise and complete work both independently and collaboratively within a team, meeting agreed objectives and timescales.
• Experience of engaging with and supervising volunteers or groups, including providing clear instruction, ensuring wellbeing, and supporting inclusive participation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with members of the public to promote responsible use of outdoor spaces (e.g. managing behaviours such as dog control or fire use).
• Competence in the safe use of land management machinery and equipment (e.g. brushcutters, tractors, ATVs or equivalent), through training, certification, or demonstrable practical experience.
• Ability to carry out routine inspection, maintenance, and safe operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment in line with organisational and safety standards.
• Experience of coordinating, instructing or overseeing contractors or external providers to deliver works safely and to specification.
• Ability to apply and maintain health and safety practices, including contributing to risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Working knowledge of wildlife, habitats, and ecological principles, with the ability to support or carry out basic ecological observations or surveys.
• Awareness of environmental risks (e.g. wildfire) and practical land management considerations, including experience or ability to work safely around livestock such as cattle or deer

Additional information:

• This role will involve lone working and working in remote locations.
• This role will require up to 20% of work evenings and weekends depending on need, so will need someone who is able to be flexible.

This is a Fixed-Term role for 37.5 hours per week for 12 months.

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 07/07/2026. For further information please contact [email protected]

As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.