Senior Conservation Grazing Officer

2 weeks ago


Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts Full time

Closing date:
Thursday 11 April 2024- Salary: £29,150.00 per annum | Residential Role at Blue House Farm

  • Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
  • Location:

  • Blue House Farm Nature Reserve,***:Blue House Farm Chase, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6GU-
  • We have an opportunity for a suitably qualified grazier and passionate ecologist to join us in this residential role, responsible Trust's livestock at our Blue House Farm site, and other grazing areas across Essex.

The Senior Conservation Grazing Officer is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Trust's county-wide grazing programme across its nature reserves and Nature Discovery Parks.

The postholder will assist the Grazing Manager in ensuring the annual completion of each nature reserve's grazing plan and provide good day-to-day liaison with the Ranger teams and volunteer wardens throughout the grazing season.


The role will assist the Grazing Manager with the management of the health and welfare of the in-house livestock throughout the year, in line with the 'five freedoms', and also the management of the Blue House Farm infrastructure, the grazing machinery and all equipment.

The postholder will also assist the Conservation Grazing Manager, as and when required, in the oversight and management of the Trust's grazing licensees on other nature reserves.

Photo - Andrew Martin

Courtesy of John Lilley

Grazing in Essex
Grazing in Essex plays a critical role in maintaining the region's landscapes and biodiversity. Essex boasts a diverse range of habitats including grasslands, woodlands, wetlands and coastal areas.

Grazing animals such as cattle, sheep and ponies are often employed as an effective tool for habitat management in these areas.

Essex's varied landscapes support a wide array of wildlife, including rare and endangered species.

Grazing animals help to control vegetation growth, prevent the dominance of invasive plant species, and create diverse habitats that support a rich biodiversity.


Residential post

This is a residential post for the postholder's better performance of their duties, which include shared responsibility, with the Conservation Grazing Manager, for animal welfare throughout the year and at all times as required.


The role will require the postholder to be available on a call-out rota throughout the year (on a rota with the Conservation Grazing Manager) to provide an emergency response and to be able to oversee all livestock housed at Blue house Farm, and at out-wintering locations, particularly during the calving and lambing seasons and for veterinary interventions.


Closing date and how to apply

The position is a permanent role with a starting salary of £29,150.00 per annum plus residence at Blue House Farm.

The hours of work are 37.5 hours per week with a team rota in place for grazing cover and call out.

The rent deduction will be inline with the HMRC accommodation offset rate.

Supporting Documents:

  • Role Information Pack
Grazing at Blue House Farm
Grazing at Langdon Hills
Grazing at Tollesbury Wick


As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.

Essex Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome.

As a conservation charity, we know how important diversity is, both in our natural world and amongst the people we employ.

We want everyone to feel valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of "A county rich in wildlife with people connected to nature".



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