Wetland Reserve Site Manager — Flexible Hours & Development

The Rspb

Glastonbury

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Purposeful Work
Flexible Working
Competitive Pay
Generous Leave
Wellbeing Support
Learning & Development
Inclusive Policies

Job summary

The RSPB Ham Wall Site Manager will lead a team to deliver conservation excellence and outstanding visitor experiences at a flagship wetland reserve. You will manage day-to-day operations, budgets, and partnerships to support nature recovery and public engagement.

You will oversee a 5-person staff and 100 volunteers, ensuring safe, legally compliant land management, inspiring community relations, and high-quality visitor welcome and site presentation.

Qualifications

  • Experience in land or habitat management gained through paid work, volunteering, education or community projects.
  • Experience supporting visitor operations through welcome, site presentation or day-to-day tasks.
  • Clear and respectful communication with colleagues, volunteers and partners.
  • Ability to motivate and guide others and foster an inclusive team.
  • Ability to plan and deliver projects within budget.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day operations for habitats, species, people and visitors.
  • Oversee budgets and drive income for the reserve.
  • Manage a team of staff and volunteers (5 staff, 100 volunteers).
  • Review and implement the reserve management and business plans.
  • Represent the reserve with local communities and partner organisations.

Skills

Land/habitat management
Visitor operations
People management
Budget management
Communication
Digital tools (GIS)
Project delivery

Tools

GIS

Job description

The RSPB Ham Wall Site Manager will lead a team to deliver conservation excellence and outstanding visitor experiences at a flagship wetland reserve. You will manage day-to-day operations, budgets, and partnerships to support nature recovery and public engagement.

You will oversee a 5-person staff and 100 volunteers, ensuring safe, legally compliant land management, inspiring community relations, and high-quality visitor welcome and site presentation.

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