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Norfolk Wildlife Trust is the county’s largest environmental charity, committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk’s wildlife and wild places.

Nature Conservation Operations Manager
Contract type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Salary: £31,590 per annum - Generous annual leave allowance, pension contribution and personal development opportunities

The Nature Conservation Operations Manager post holder will work across the full extent of NWT’s land holdings which include some of the county’s most important wildlife sites, driving efficiency and best practice across our practical conservation work.

About the role

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is entering into an exciting time as we approach our centenary celebrations in 2026 and implement our new strategy, expanding our vital work for Norfolk's wildlife.

The Nature Conservation Operations Manager will be mobile much of the time and will be expected to work across north & south Broadland, the woods & heaths of mid Norfolk, the Brecks, west Norfolk and coastal sites. The post's central base and office location will either be at NWT Upton Broad & Marshes Nature Reserve or NWT Foxley Wood and a vehicle will be provided.

The Nature Conservation Operations Manager will report to the Nature Conservation Support Manager and will line manage the Machinery Specialist. The post holder will work closely with the different site team leads and help to organise and support tasks being undertaken across the reserves operation, including practical conservation, machinery repair and maintenance works. The post holder will provide practical assistance, guidance and advice on standard operating procedures to develop continuity across teams.

Most of the sites the post will be working on are designated as SSSI, SPA, SAC RAMSAR, NNR or Local NRs, making them subject to the highest levels of statutory protection. The post of Nature Conservation Operations Manager will provide a fantastic opportunity to work at some of the county's most important wildlife sites.

About you

The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of machinery operation and some engineering skills, administrative support capabilities and a strong knowledge of and interest in wildlife conservation and practical land management.

Good communication skills are essential, both with colleagues and members of the public, as is the ability to work as part of a team across many sites. The successful candidate will also need to have an aptitude to undertake practical tasks in all weathers. Experience and qualifications in the use of equipment such as tractors, 360 excavators, tracked dumpers, chainsaw and brush cutter would be an advantage.

We offer the following benefits:

* Work on some of Norfolk’s most iconic and beautiful nature reserves

* Competitive annual leave entitlement

* 8 % employer contribution to Aviva pension (2% employee minimum)

* Group income protection and death in service benefits (for pension members)

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies

* Learning days

* All staff are eligible for free admission to our nature reserves and visitor centres.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 30th September at midday.
Interviews are likely to take place on Monday 7th October 2024.

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at the time of accepting the offer of employment.

We regret that we are unable to provide feedback from the application stage and if you have not heard from us by the end of October 2024, you should assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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