Reserves Assistant – West Norfolk

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The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 31st March 2026.

Candidates should apply by sending a copy of their CV, giving full details of education, employment and experience. Please also supply details of two referees. You should also include a statement of application outlining why you consider yourself suitable for the post and what particular experience, skills and attributes you have which will enable you to fulfil the requirements of the job. It would help the selection panel if you refer to the duties and requirements of the job description enclosed in framing your statement.

Completed applications should have a subject line of ‘Private and Confidential’ and emailed to recruitment@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk or be posted to Recruitment Applications, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House, 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY.

Please indicate which position you are applying for in your email.

We value respect, integrity, trust and responsibility. We want our people to be as diverse as nature itself and so we particularly encourage applications from those currently under-represented within our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We welcome people of all backgrounds and levels of experience with nature, and continually strive to improve our culture and practices. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. Please let us know if you require any adjustment processes to make our recruitment process more accessible.

Join our West Norfolk Reserves team, working at some of the UK’s most important wildlife sites, including Roydon Common, Marham Fen, Ringstead Downs, East Winch Common, Syderstone Common and Narborough Railway Line. These reserves include an impressive range of habitats and you would be directly involved in restoration and management of heathlands, fens, woodlands and chalk grasslands.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and practical person to carry out all aspects of public engagement, practical habitat management, as well as visitor infrastructure works, livestock management, machinery maintenance and site wardening.

The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of habitat management techniques, as well as effective communication skills, both with colleagues and members of the public. An interest in species and habitat management is essential, as well as the ability to work outdoors. The post will work within a close-knit team and an ability to work well with colleagues is vital. The successful candidate should have experience of working on a nature reserve or similar. Experience and/or training in brush-cutter, tractor operation, livestock handling and first aid would be an advantage.

• 2-year fixed term appointment
• 37.5 hours a week

A detailed job description is available below.