Trainee Assistant Reserves Officer (Solent)

Trainee Assistant Reserves Officer (Solent)
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust / Nature Recovery Wilder Wight, Solent & Seas
Salary: £21,840 gross per annum
Location: Curdridge, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2DP
Full Time – 35 hours per week
6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Closing date: 07 August 2024
Interviews: 14 August 2024

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 a Trainee Assistant Reserves Officer (Solent) to join our cause.

The successful candidate will be assisting the Solent Estates team in practical management and
biological surveying of six nature reserves across the South Coast: Farlington Marshes,
Swanwick Lakes, Milton Locks, Pewit Island, Southmoor and Hookheath. These sites hold
significant national wildlife value with a primary focus on coastal birds.

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.

To apply for the role, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the page. In the
‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you
meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below.

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