Trainee Assistant Reserves Officer (Isle of Wight)

Full Time, 35 Hours per Week  
Fixed-Term Contract for 12 Months  

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a grassroots movement working for nature’s
recovery and to bring people closer to nature.

‘Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital!’

Our future has to be wilder!

We are seeking an Trainee Assistant Reserves Officer (Isle of Wight) to join our cause.

As Trainee Assistant Reserves Officer, you will be assisting the Isle of Wight Reserves team in
practical management and biological surveying of a suite of nature reserves across the Isle of
Wight. These sites hold significant wildlife value and cover a broad range of habitat types,
priority species and management criteria. 

Duties will include assisting Officers with environmental habitat management, project
management, biological surveying, conservation livestock management, equipment & power
tools maintenance and working with volunteer groups. This post is aimed at individuals who wish
to pursue a career in the environmental sector with a large focus on habitat and nature reserve
management. In-house and external training will be provided following a tailored training
program to give the most progression to the successful candidate. Occasional out-of-hours work
may be requested, mainly dealing with livestock. Time can be claimed as time off in lieu. 

Wild About Inclusion!

As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the
communities in which we live and work. We encourage applications from all sections of the
community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black,
Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a
Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave
allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support,
24-hour access to our employee assistance programme and more.

Please note
that we may occasionally close vacancies early when we have received enough applications that
meet the required criteria. 

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form.
We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would
usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please
contact [email protected] to discuss this further and understand other options. 

Closing date: 30 March 2025
Interviews: To be confirmed