Wetland Reserve Site Manager — Flexible Hours & Development

The Rspb; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

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.