Nature Reserves Officer

Gwent Wildlife Trust; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwent Wildlife Trust is seeking a dedicated Nature Reserves Coordinator to manage a portfolio of nature reserves across Gwent that are freely open to visitors. You will oversee wildlife habitat work and coordinate activities for volunteers, working with contractors, graziers, neighbours and partners to support nature recovery.

Reporting to the Nature Recovery Manager, you should enjoy outdoor work in all weather, have practical habitat skills and excellent interpersonal abilities to engage with

Qualifications

• Experience in habitat management for wildlife.
• Good interpersonal skills to work with the public, volunteers, neighbours and partners.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and to follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee practical wildlife action and manage volunteers.
• Coordinate with contractors, graziers and partners to support habitat recovery.
• Look after the 'Jewels in the Crown' of Gwent Wildlife Trust’s landholdings.

Job description

Responsible to: Nature Recovery Manager

Responsible for: Volunteers and trainees

Closing date: Sunday 27th September 2026

Salary: £27,268 - £29,050 Depending on experience

Contract type: Permanent subject to a 4-month Probationary period

Working hours: Full-time 35hr week

Location: Across Gwent and Head Office at Mamhilad, Pontypool.

If you love working outside with nature both on your own and as part of a friendly team then this could be the role for you. You would be managing a portfolio of nature reserves in Gwent that are freely open for visitors to enjoy.

You will oversee practical action for wildlife, and activities for volunteers as well as work with contractors, graziers, neighbours and partners to ensure nature is in recovery and habitats are in good condition.

Working in a small Nature Recovery Team, reporting to the Nature Recovery Manager, you will play a key part in looking after the ‘Jewels in the Crown’ of Gwent Wildlife Trust’s landholdings. We are looking for a passionate, hard worker with knowledge and practical skills in habitat management for wildlife. You will need good inter-personal skills to deal with a range of people from the public, to neighbours, volunteers and statutory bodies. Familiar with working safely, and prepared to work outside in all weathers, this is a challenging but very rewarding opportunity.

The position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

For more information about this role, please contact: Thomas Campbell, Nature Recovery Manager, 07891 044007, [e-mail]