Overview

The North of Buckinghamshire is rich in wildlife and is made up of a landscape of mixed farmland with scattered ancient woodlands and is home to several rare species including curlew, redshank Bechstein’s bats, and both black and brown Hairstreak butterflies.

The successful candidate willmanage a mix of unimproved wet and species rich meadows, woodland and wetland sites. They will work with roving and site-based volunteer teams and contractors to implement a range of practical works. The post will also recruit, train and manage a small group of Wildlife Trainees based at Meadow Farm.

Applicants should have proven practical conservation management skills, at least 2  years of relevant field experience and ideally specialist knowledge of lowland woodland and grassland habitats including some of the species associated with these.

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust is a membership-based voluntary organisation, managing 90 nature reserves, influencing land management and educating and encouraging all sectors of the community to care for local wildlife.

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To apply, please email CV and covering letter to recruitment@bbowt.org.uk. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Tuesday 18th October.

Interviews will be held in person/via Zoom on Wednesday 2nd November 2022 at Meadow Farm, Nr Bicester.

This post will be DBS checked at basic/standard/enhanced level. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. BBOWT will not unfairly discriminate on the basis of criminal convictions. BBOWT’s policy regarding this matter and the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice are available on request.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.