Senior Reserves Officer - Staffordshire Moorlands

Wildlife Trusts; Leek; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Ltd is seeking an experienced conservation professional to lead the management of the Staffordshire Moorlands nature reserves, delivering nature recovery through practical habitat management.

You will lead staff, volunteers and contractors, build positive relationships with local friends-of groups, partners and stakeholders, and inspire others to support a wilder future for Staffordshire.

Qualifications

• We are looking for an experienced and motivated conservation professional to lead the management of our Staffordshire Moorlands nature reserves, helping to deliver nature recovery through practical habitat management.
• Most importantly, you will be passionate about wildlife conservation, able to work independently and as part of a team and committed to inspiring others to support a wilder future for Staffordshire.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of Staffordshire Moorlands nature reserves.
• Coordinate staff, volunteers and contractors.
• Engage with local friends-of groups, partners and stakeholders.

Job description

Senior Reserves Officer - Staffordshire Moorlands

Closing date: Friday 20 November 2026 Salary: 26,250 Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time Location: Marsh Farm, Near Leek

We are looking for an experienced and motivated conservation professional to lead the management of our Staffordshire Moorlands nature reserves, helping to deliver nature recovery through practical habitat management. You will be confident leading staff, volunteers and contractors, with the ability to build positive relationships with local ‘friends-of’ groups, partners and stakeholders.
Most importantly, you will be passionate about wildlife conservation, able to work independently and as part of a team and committed to inspiring others to support a wilder future for Staffordshire.