Assistant Wildlife Manager

National Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Trust is seeking an Assistant Wildlife Manager in the Lake District. You will support species recovery, habitat management and conservation projects across a living, working landscape, using evidence-based methods to monitor wildlife populations and inform actions.

The role is based at Bowe Barn, Keswick, 37.5 hours per week with some weekends, and involves working with landowners, volunteers and partner organisations to deliver wildlife benefits and engage local communities through

Qualifications

• Experience in wildlife conservation, wildlife management, countryside management or a closely related field
• Experience undertaking wildlife surveys, species monitoring or habitat assessments, and using the results to support practical conservation decisions
• An understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in balancing conservation objectives across a working landscape
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with partners, landowners, volunteers and local communities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public presentation
• Good organisational skills and the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver work safely and effectively
• A full, clean UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Support wildlife conservation and habitat management across woodlands, wetlands, grasslands and upland landscapes.
• Coordinate habitat surveys, species monitoring and biodiversity projects to inform conservation decisions.
• Engage landowners, volunteers and partner organisations to monitor, manage and conserve wildlife.
• Organise events, guided walks and volunteer activities to communicate conservation work.

Skills

Wildlife conservation

Habitat management

Species monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Location: Borrowdale, Bowe Barn, Keswick, CA12 5UP

Contract Type: Fixed term until 28th February 2029

Reference: IRC179976

Closing Date: 4th October

Salary: £29,367 per annum

Ready to work at landscape scale and help shape the future of wildlife conservation in the Lake District? As an Assistant Wildlife Manager, you'll support species recovery, habitat management and conservation projects across a living, working landscape, using evidence-based approaches to monitor wildlife populations, assess ecological impacts and deliver practical conservation action. You will work 37.5 hours per week, including some weekends.

The Lake District is England's largest National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll join a team passionate about restoring nature and delivering landscape-scale conservation. Reporting to the Wildlife Manager, you'll work with colleagues, volunteers, landowners, conservation organisations and local communities to deliver positive outcomes for wildlife. Based at Bowe Barn, you'll be expected to work there at least two days per week and will also regularly use office hubs across the Lake District.

You'll support wildlife conservation and habitat management across woodlands, wetlands, grasslands and upland landscapes. Working closely with colleagues and partners, you'll undertake habitat surveys, species monitoring and biodiversity projects, collecting and analysing ecological data to help inform conservation decisions.

You'll support species management programmes, including red squirrel conservation and deer management, working alongside landowners, volunteers, communities and partner organisations to coordinate monitoring, habitat management and conservation activity. You'll also help engage people with our conservation work through events, guided walks and volunteer activities, while supporting project planning, reporting and funding applications that help deliver benefits for wildlife and people.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience in wildlife conservation, wildlife management, countryside management or a closely related field
• Experience undertaking wildlife surveys, species monitoring or habitat assessments, and using the results to support practical conservation decisions
• An understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in balancing conservation objectives across a working landscape
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with partners, landowners, volunteers and local communities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public presentation
• Good organisational skills and the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver work safely and effectively
• A full, clean UK driving licence