Nature Reserves Manager

The Wildlife Trust; Samlesbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holidays plus bank holidays

Job summary

The Wildlife Trust in Samlesbury is seeking an experienced Manager to lead a small team in planning and delivering nature recovery work on our reserves across the region. You’ll work closely with the Nature Reserves Development Advisor to drive conservation outcomes and community engagement.

The role requires knowledge of wildlife habitats, especially wetlands, woodlands and grasslands, and strong communication skills to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in land management, conservation and nature recovery.
• Knowledge of wetlands, woodlands and grasslands.
• Excellent communication and engagement with diverse audiences.
• Flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team to plan and deliver nature recovery work on LWT Reserves.
• Support securing funding and generate income through grants and project ideas.
• Identify opportunities and develop new initiatives for the reserves.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Grant writing

Communication skills

Job description

Working closely with the Nature Reserves Development Advisor, you will be responsible for leading a small team to plan and deliver nature recovery work on our LWT Reserves, within the Region. You will also support in securing funding and generate income for our nature reserves by supporting grant applications, developing project ideas, and identifying new opportunities.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Manager with a strong proven background of working in land management, conservation and nature recovery, with knowledge of wildlife habitats and associated species, particularly wetlands, woodlands and grasslands., This exciting and varied position requires someone with excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with a wide variety of people. A flexible approach to working hours is essential as some evenings and weekend work will be required to meet the needs of the organisation.

In return we offer 28 days holidays plus bank holidays per annum, increasing with length of service. A friendly and flexible working environment with the chance to be a part of the largest nature conservation body in the area, working together to improve our region for nature as well as engaging and inspiring people to connect and take action for wildlife.