We are passionate about protecting nature and wildlife across our county, but we need help to make sure we are ready to respond when nature calls!

We are looking for a passionate, committed and highly organised individual to join our Nature Recovery Team to deliver exemplary practical habitat management and support opportunities for public engagement on our suite of exciting reserves in the northern half of the County, including our flagship Idle Valley Nature Reserve, home of our beavers.

Reporting to the Reserves Manager (North), the ideal candidate will have relevant experience of practical conservation and countryside management, be able to demonstrate initiative and common sense when tackling their work as well showing confidence in making decisions and taking ownership and accountability for their workload.

Our culture

We are strong believers that it is our culture that makes it a special place to work and drives our huge successes. Our people are passionate and dedicated to making Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust the best that it can be.

We are the county's leading conservation charity run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife, with nature reserves across the county - part of a UK network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts working to protect wildlife.

There will be travel required to our other sites and reserves in the county.

Benefits

NWT offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• 8% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare cash reimbursement scheme
• Cycle scheme
• 36 days holiday including bank holidays.

How to apply

For full details of the role and its responsibilities, as well as details of the key experiences, skills and qualifications required, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification below.

To apply for this position, please visit our Hireful page.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is Friday 28 March 2025 (12 noon). 

If you have any support requirements please notify us at the earliest opportunity via HR@nottswt.co.uk so that appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made to our recruitment process.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Ltd is an equal opportunities employer that strives to be a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone is valued. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. 

We recognise that our workforce needs to represent the communities and people we work with. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups within Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, the wider charity and conservation sectors, such as people from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQ+.   

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.