Reserves Assistant

Are you passionate about nature and love working in stunning outdoor environments?

Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) is Devon’s leading wildlife conservation charity, with over 36,000
members, 350 regular volunteers, 100 staff and 63 nature reserves. We are one of the larger
locally based organisations that collectively make up The Wildlife Trusts. DWT has pioneered
the reintroduction of beavers in England and the restoration of internationally rare habitats
like Culm Grassland.

We are looking for a practical person to help shape the future health of DWT’s nature reserves.
You will be an integral part of the DWT’s Land Management Team, working closely with our Nature
Reserve Officers to ensure all reserves are managed to the highest standards for wildlife,
habitats and people. You will join a team of six assistants and have the opportunity to lead on
or develop skills and responsibilities associated with delivering management tasks using and
maintaining our machinery.

The role is based at our Meeth Nature Reserve and while management tasks will be delivered
across our entire land holding, there will be a strong focus on the reserves in the north and
west of Devon.

The role is extremely varied, and ideally candidates will have experience in delivering
practical work, organising and leading volunteer work parties, supporting trainees/volunteers,
undertaking monitoring and leading guided walks. The work has a strong practical focus, and
candidates will need to be capable of extended periods of physical work.

In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service)
• Agile working arrangements including home working
• Flexitime system
• Salary progression (subject to satisfactory performance)
• Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
• Death in Service cover
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training and development opportunities

This is a full-time, permanent post based at Meeth Quarry Nature Reserve.

Interviews are being held on Wednesday 28 August.

We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this
role. We are an inclusive organisation that is seeking to involve more diverse audiences in our
work.

DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.

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