Site Manager, CHM

Guardian Jobs; Exeter; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading conservation charity as a Site Manager to oversee operations at Ham Wall, a premier wetland reserve. You will manage a dedicated team, ensuring outstanding visitor experiences while contributing to vital conservation efforts in the Avalon Marshes. With a focus on leadership and operational excellence, this role is ideal for an inspiring individual looking to make a significant impact in ecological management.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

26 days' Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Support

Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ecological requirements of species and habitats.
• Proven experience in land management and visitor operations.
• Health, Safety and Environmental compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for habitats and legal compliance.
• Lead and develop a team of 5 reserve staff and 100 volunteers.
• Review and implement reserve management plans.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Budget management skills

IT skills

Education

Degree level qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

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This organisation is looking for an inclusive, inspiring leader with proven experience in land management and visitor operations to manage Ham Wall - a flagship wetland reserve in the heart of the Avalon Marshes.

Site Manager - Ham Wall

Reference: MAY20259450

Location: Ham Wall, Avalon Marshes, BA6

Salary: £39,205.00 - £41,856.00 Per Annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time role 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

Ham Wall is one of the UK’s premier wetland sites, supporting bitterns, cranes, marsh harriers, otters, and stunning starling murmurations. At 264 hectares, it’s a cornerstone of the Somerset Wetlands National Nature Reserve, welcoming over 70,000 visitors a year and playing a vital role in nature recovery.

As Site Manager, you’ll lead a passionate team of staff and volunteers to deliver conservation excellence and outstanding visitor experiences. You’ll manage day-to-day operations, oversee budgets, drive income, and work closely with colleagues and other partners across the wider landscape.

As Site Manager you will:

• Manage day to day operations for habitats, species, people, visitors, finance and legal compliance.
• Inspire, lead and develop the dedicated team of 5 reserve staff and 100 volunteers.
• Be responsible for the review, update and implementation of the reserve management plan and business plan.
• Act as the main point of contact for the local community, neighbours, and partner organisations in order maintain good relationships.
• Enjoy the support of a very experienced local team, area manager, ecologists, a rural surveyor, safety advisor and other specialist staff.
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Purposeful Work: Contribute directly to vital conservation efforts across the UK and beyond.
• Flexible Working: Flexible hours to support work-life balance.
• Competitive Pay: Fair salaries aligned with sector standards.
• Generous Leave: 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources.
• Learning & Development: Continuous opportunities for professional growth and training.
• Inclusive Policies: Family-friendly policies, including enhanced parental leave.
  
  
  

Essentials:

• Knowledge of the ecological requirements of key species and habitats.
• Land management experience.
• Visitor operation management experience
• Health, Safety, Environmental and Land management compliance experience.
• Line Management experience (staff and/or volunteers).
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Effective project and budget management skills
• Time management, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• IT, database and GIS skills.
  
  
  

Desirable

• Degree level qualification in a relevant subject.
• Reedbed/wetland management experience
  
  
  

Closing date: 23:59, Sunday, 15th June 2025

This employer is looking to conduct interviews for this position from 27th June 2025.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

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This employer is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve their vision of creating a world richer in nature, they need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, they are particularly interested in receiving your application.

This charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment.

No agencies please.

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