Conservation Grazing Manager

The Wildlife Trusts; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization in Gloucestershire seeks an experienced individual to lead conservation grazing across nature reserves. The role involves managing native-breed cattle, ponies, and sheep to enhance habitats and ensure animal welfare. The successful candidate will also assist in expanding grazing operations and will join a dedicated team committed to nature recovery. A permanent, full-time position with competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing native-breed livestock for conservation.
• Knowledge of habitat management and animal welfare.
• Organisational skills for overseeing grazing operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage native-breed cattle, ponies and sheep for wildlife outcomes.
• Ensure excellent standards of animal welfare.
• Potentially expand grazing operations for habitat management.

Job description

Overview

Exciting opportunity for an ambitious person to make a real difference for nature! We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and organised person to lead on the conservation grazing across our nature reserves in Gloucestershire.

Responsibilities

The role will require managing our native‑breed cattle, ponies and sheep to provide the best outcomes for habitats and wildlife while ensuring an excellent standard of animal welfare. The trust currently owns a small herd of Highland cattle and Exmoor ponies, in addition to a small flock of primitive sheep. There is potential to expand grazing operations to increase our delivery of natural process‑led solutions. The successful candidate will be joining the Nature Recovery Zone team as the trust looks to take on additional land that will require management through grazing.

Application

Application is via CV and cover letter to [e-mail]. Please use your cover letter to detail why you are interested in the role, why you think you are the right person for it and why you are interested in working at Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust.

Compensation & Terms

Salary: £31,190 – £36,761 per annum (based on experience)
Term: Permanent position, full‑time
Closing date: Monday, 24th November 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found before the advertised closing date.