Assistant Reserves Officer

Responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day management of South London nature reserves
• Lead practical conservation tasks and supervise volunteers, trainees, contractors, and corporate groups
• Deliver habitat restoration projects, monitor progress, and help manage project budgets
• Carry out habitat, species and visitor surveys to support conservation and nature recovery goals
• Build positive relationships with volunteers, local communities, partners and stakeholders and promote London Wildlife Trust’s work

Qualifications

• Full valid UK manual driving licence (essential)
• Understanding of woodland and meadow management practices and techniques
• Some experience of delivering practical conservation work on nature reserves, accompanied by a good range of practical land management skills (from a paid or voluntary role)

Remuneration and Benefits

• Salary: £27,908
• Tenure: Fixed‑term contract ending 31March2028, with possibility of extension/permanent contract
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay policy
• Private GP service
• Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles, annual leave buying, and nursery/childcare
• Free premium Headspace membership
• Financial, life and leadership coaching
• Life assurance policy of 3× annual salary
• Access to free online, in‑person or telephone therapy

Location

Centre for Wildlife Gardening with regular travel to sites across South London

Hours

Typical working hours are 9:30am to 5:30pm. Flexible working requests are available from day one.

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