Reserves Assistant

at  Devon Wildlife Trust

Are you passionate about nature and love working in stunning outdoor environments?
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.
For further information please download the Job Description, Recruitment Process and Terms & Conditions documents below. If you have any other questions please email jobapps@devonwildlifetrust.org or telephone 01392 279244.
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Please refer the Job description for details