Oxfordshire Reserves Officer

Salary: £26,800 - £27,733 per annumContract: PermanentHours: 35 hours per week. Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line managerBased: The Lodge, Littlemore and Wells Farm, Little Milton. Hybrid working is available.The Oxfordshire Reserves Officer will help nature recover by directly working towards habitat management objectives across a suite of reserves covering wetland, floodplain meadows, limestone grasslands, woodland habitats of which many are designated SSSI's.This will provide an exciting opportunity to work within a close knit, friendly team committed to nature conservation.What you'll be doing;Responsible for undertaking practical habitat and infrastructure work on our nature reserves, utilising well supported key volunteers and volunteer teams.Involved in the management of all aspects of Trust owned cattle, sheep and ponies.Overseeing the delivery of works undertaken by contractors and graziers to support the management of the nature reserves.What we're looking for;A commitment to wildlife conservation and a working knowledge of principles of habitat management for UK wildlifeSelf-motivation and problem-solving, with a strong work ethic and a willingness to work in all weathersA commitment to high standards of work, safety standards and attention to detailWillingness to undertake relevant tools, livestock handling, first aid and other training.Ability to engage people of all ages and backgrounds.This post will be DBS checked at basic level. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. BBOWT will not unfairly discriminate on the basis of criminal convictions. BBOWT's policy regarding this matter and the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice are available on request.For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return, including 36 days of annual leave pro rata. For full details of our benefits, please visit the advert on our jobs page.To apply for this role, visit our website www.bbowt.org.uk/jobsThe closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 5th May 2024. Interviews will take place 15th May 2024.Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, The Lodge, 1 Armstrong Road, Littlemore, Oxford Oxon OX4 4XTRegistered Charity No. 204330 www.bbowt.org.uk#J-18808-Ljbffr