Staffordshire Wildlife Trust are seeking a
Roaches and Northern Nature Reserves Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent.
Hours: 35 hours per week. Flexible working requests will be considered.
Pay £20,820 per annum dependent on skills & experience.
Work Location: Based at Marsh Farm office Meerbrook, Staffordshire, with occasional travel across Staffordshire.
Responsible to: You will report to the Senior Conservation Officer with day-to-day work planning by the Reserves Officer.
Who We’re Looking For:
Looking for the chance to have an important role in nature’s recovery in one of England’s most distinctive and dramatic landscapes?
This is an exciting opportunity for someone furthering their career in conservation land management to work for Staffordshire’s leading wildlife conservation organisation.
The successful candidate will have some experience in the practical management and restoration of land for conservation, working with volunteers and the day-to-day running of nature reserves.
Based at our largest nature reserve, the Roaches and working across our northern nature reserves, the role will enable the post holder to work alongside the Reserves Officer, colleagues in the Conservation Department & volunteers to ensure the management and continuous improvement of a suite of important nature reserves across Staffordshire.
With your endless passion for our work, you’ll help with the protection and care of habitats, wildlife, property and machinery, and your passion will inspire others to love the beautiful places as much as you do. We want you to engage with visitors, making time to talk to them, not rushing away to the next task.
This will see you responding to queries and explaining the value of the work being undertaken. After all, your passion and dedication could fire the imagination that makes a visitor become a member for the rest of their life.
About Us.
“Staffordshire Wildlife Trust protects and enhances the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promotes understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world.”
A registered charity established in 1969 we are one of 46 county Wildlife Trusts throughout the UK and are supported by over 18,500 members.
The Trust owns or manages 45 nature reserves covering an area of over 1804 hectares. Our 130 staff are based in six locations around the county including our Headquarters at Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, with our work divided up into five departments: Resources, People Engagement, Conservation Delivery, Fundraising, Communication and Membership & Commercial. The Trust has a diverse workforce of including site wardens, wildlife surveyors, community and education officers, catering, retail and administration.
In addition, we have the trading company which looks after the trading side of our business. This includes a café at The Wolseley Centre and charity shops in Leek, Penkridge and Codsall and a retail shop in the Wolseley Centre.
We are welcoming. One of the core values of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is that we nurture a culture of equality, inclusivity and diversity.
We are welcoming to those underrepresented in our communities and we strive to listen learn and share from each other.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust are committed to keeping children and young people safe, you can see our policy here: https://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/our-policies
Safeguarding and protecting our visitors, customers, members, staff and volunteers is the responsibility of every trustee, employee, and volunteer at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
For more information and to request an application pack contact Staffordshire Wildlife Trust on [email protected] or visit our website www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/jobs
Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 10th October 2024
Interviews: W/c 21st October 2024
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £20,820.80 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
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