Trainee Assistant Reserves Officer (Solent)

Trainee Assistant Reserves Officer (Solent) 

Salary: £21,840 gross per annum 

Location: Curdridge, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2DP 

Full Time – 35 hours per week 

6 Month Fixed Term Contract 

Closing date:  07 August 2024  

Interviews:  14 August 2024 

Our client are a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature.  

They are seeking a Trainee Assistant Reserves Officer (Solent) to join their cause.   

The successful candidate will be assisting the Solent Estates team in practical management and biological surveying of six nature reserves across the South Coast: Farlington Marshes, Swanwick Lakes, Milton Locks, Pewit Island, Southmoor and Hookheath. These sites hold significant national wildlife value with a primary focus on coastal birds.  

Duties will include assisting Officers with environmental habitat management, project management, biological surveying, conservation livestock management, equipment & power tools maintenance and working with volunteer groups.  

This post is aimed at individuals who wish to pursue a career in the environmental sector with a large focus on habitat and nature reserve management. In-house and external training will be provided following a tailored training program to give the most progression to the successful candidate. Occasional out-of-hours work may be requested, mainly dealing with livestock. Time can be claimed as time off in lieu.  

Wild About Inclusion!  

As an inclusive employer our client recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which they live and work.  Our client encourages applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.  

Our client offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme and more.  

To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply' button at the top of the page. In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack.

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