Woods & Heaths Reserves Technician — Conservation

Countryside Classroom; Dereham; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is seeking a full-time, permanent reserves assistant based at the Mid Norfolk Foxley Wood work centre. The role involves practical habitat management and maintenance across Foxley Wood and other reserves in Norfolk.

You will work within the Woods & Heaths Reserves Management Team and with the wider Nature Reserves Team, contributing to conservation of important wildlife sites. The role requires hands-on habitat work, good communication, and a willingness to be trained in

Qualifications

• Experience in habitat work and wildlife conservation.
• Good communication with colleagues and the public.
• Willingness to train in tractors, brushcutter, pesticides and first aid.

Responsibilities

• Carry out practical habitat management and maintenance work on woodland and heathland sites.
• Work as part of the Woods & Heaths Reserves Management Team and wider NWT Nature Reserves Team.
• Support visitors and protect sites across multiple reserves.

Skills

Habitat management

Wildlife conservation

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is seeking a full-time, permanent reserves assistant based at the Mid Norfolk Foxley Wood work centre. The role involves practical habitat management and maintenance across Foxley Wood and other reserves in Norfolk.

You will work within the Woods & Heaths Reserves Management Team and with the wider Nature Reserves Team, contributing to conservation of important wildlife sites. The role requires hands-on habitat work, good communication, and a willingness to be trained in