Reserves Officer

1 month ago


England, United Kingdom Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust Full time

Job Purpose

To implement all aspects of management of the Trust’s nature reserves in Oxfordshire, focusing on reserves north of Oxford.

Reporting Line

The post holder reports to the Oxfordshire Senior Reserves Officer

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out all aspects of on-site management of the nature reserves; estate and conservation management, including access and infrastructure maintenance and improvement.
  • To share responsibility for the care and maintenance of the Trust’s vehicles, equipment and storage facilities.
  • Plan, deliver and supervise reserve management contracts and graziers.
  • Responsible for the movement and safety of Trust owned livestock when deployed. Fulfill all legal and ethical obligations with regards to welfare and ownership. Keep all necessary records associated with livestock.
  • Formulate and work to agreed programmes, reserve management plans and team work plans, as guided by your line manager.
  • Contribute to the production of reserve management plans, agri-environment schemes and other policies or strategies.
  • Contribute to BBOWT guided walks and events on Oxon reserves.
  • Recruit, develop, organise and support key volunteers and teams of volunteers to provide practical reserve management and grazing.
  • Attend meetings as requested by your line manager.
  • Ensure that all health and safety obligations are met in all aspects of the role, including with reference to volunteers.
  • Adhere to all BBOWT policies, procedures and systems.
  • To represent BBOWT in a professional manner and to act at all times in a manner which will not damage its reputation.
  • Provide regular reports as requested by line manager.
  • Engender a culture of membership recruitment within the team.
  • Any other duties as delegated by the Chief Executive

Person Specification

  • Significant knowledge of, and ability to apply, nature conservation management skills and ecological principles.
  • In depth knowledge of ecological principles and habitat management and assessment for a range of habitat types.
  • Ability to appropriately select and competently apply a wide range of practical conservation techniques.
  • Able to communicate appropriately and effectively with a wide range of audiences.
  • Excellent project management skills including managing contractors and graziers.
  • Willing and able to work some evenings and weekends.
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
  • Competent in use of MS Office applications.
  • Ability and willingness to demonstrate the BBOWT behaviours and values.
  • Current UK valid car driving licence.
  • Off road driving certificate*
  • First Aid at work Forestry plus*
  • Current LANTRA brushcutter certificate*
  • Lantra QCF level 2 and 3 or NPTC CS30/31 Chainsaw qualification with one years’ experience*.

Measurements Of Success

  • Delivery of the Trust’s objectives for reserve management in Oxfordshire.
  • Supported and happy reserve volunteers in Oxfordshire.
  • Amount of supervision required to achieve the above.

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.

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