ABOUT SHEFFIELD & ROTHERHAM WILDLIFE TRUST

Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust (SRWT) is an independent, local, environmental
charity governed by a Board of Trustees drawn from our local community.  We are one
of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK for nature and people.

We are working towards an exciting and ambitious Strategy2030 which is summarised
below:

Our Vision
Throughout Sheffield & Rotherham, from our streets & neighbourhoods to the wider
countryside, there will be an abundance of nature that is protected, cared for and
experienced by everyone.

Our Ambitions

●  30% of land and water is great for nature by 2030 and an abundance of wildlife

everywhere

●  1 in 4 people taking action for nature
●  5 minutes to nature for everyone

Our teams protect important wildlife, habitats and green spaces that matter to local
people. We directly manage 15 Nature Reserves, thanks to our many volunteers and
dedicated staff, including the internationally important moorland at Blacka Moor, the
much-loved Wyming Brook, the beautiful woodlands at Greno Woods and the locally
important ‘space to breathe’ at Sunnybank.

Recent projects to support nature recovery include the delivery of natural flood risk
management schemes with the Environment Agency on the Rother, recording the
return of the otter along the River Don and producing the first ever State of Nature
report for Sheffield. We are the lead partner for the successful Sheffield Lakeland £4
million Heritage Fund landscape partnership.  We are working with others to ensure that
tree planting and woodland creation is coordinated through the South Yorkshire
Woodland Partnership.

Every year we engage with thousands of people of all ages, and have over 6,000
subscribing members and a rapidly growing social media following. We support our
local community to take action for nature, campaigning on local issues that threaten

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our natural environment and wildlife.  Recent campaigns include saving Owlthorpe
Fields, which faced the threat of development but has now been partly designated as
a Local Wildlife Site. We also support the Sheffield Swift Network helping to address the
decline in swift populations and we set up and support the Sheffield Street Tree
Partnership.

Working with our local communities is central to what we do, helping people to better
connect with nature. Projects such as Nextdoor Nature empowers people to take
action in their local green spaces. Our Outdoor Learning team provides opportunities
for children and young people of all ages and abilities to enjoy and appreciate nature.
For older, vulnerable, and isolated adults, our Wild@Heart nature programme provides
dedicated activities to enjoy nature and nature’s benefits.

Wildscapes Consultancy (both a CIC and part of the Trust) works to improve places for
people and wildlife by providing a range of land management and ecology services.
Profit generated by the social enterprise is reinvested back into the Trust’s charitable
activities - into our Nature Reserves, wildlife and habitat conservation, community
engagement and campaign work.

To find out more about our work please take a look at our website here:
https://www.wildsheffield.com

ABOUT THE ROLE

This nature recovery role is an exciting opportunity to lead on management of the
Trust’s 15 nature reserves including a number of SSSIs and  ancient woodlands including
the award-winning Centenary Riverside Local Nature Reserve:  Centenary Riverside

and the stunning Wyming Brook (SSSI): Wyming Brook

You will need to be passionate about nature recovery with a good practical
understanding of species and habitat conservation and how to deliver it.  Qualified to
at least degree level with over 5-years relevant experience you will lead, manage and
develop the nature reserves team.  This will include day-to-day responsibility for seven of
the Trust’s reserves, including liaison with our land management and evidence teams
and community wildlife rangers.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Senior Nature Recovery Manager

JOB NUMBER: SNRM-26

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Nature Recovery

RESPONSIBLE FOR:  Nature Recovery Managers (x2)

OVERALL PURPOSE

The Senior Nature Recovery Manager is responsible for directly managing a suite of seven
nature reserves and two nature recovery managers.  There is a wide range of technical
nature recovery work to manage, with a substantial degree of autonomy.  The wider team
includes land management team officers (x2), community wildlife rangers (x2), an
ecological monitoring officer and a large number of volunteers.

MAIN DUTIES

●  Lead  the  wider  nature  reserves  team  including  direct  line  management  of  two

nature recovery managers.

●  Responsibility  for  practical  management  of SRWT nature reserves, including project
management  of  agri-environment  and  grant-funded  work  at  Wyming  Brook  (part
SSSI),  Fox  Hagg  LNR,  Hammond’s  Field  (SSSI),  Salmon  Pastures  LNR,  Centenary
Riverside LNR and Kilnhurst Ings.

●  Manage the nature reserves budget totalling around £450k/annum.

●  Support  the  Trust’s  Land  Management  Team  (LMT)  with  its  operation  and  provide

ecological guidance and leadership.

●  Supporting  the  Head  of  Nature  Recovery  and  development and fundraising staff in
identifying and securing further funding for SRWT nature reserves and future nature
recovery programmes.

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●  Develop and deliver nature-based solutions on nature reserves and beyond.

●  Work  with  our  evidence  team  on  delivery  of  the  nature  reserve’s  ecological
monitoring  framework  and  the  Trust’s Nature Counts ecological and environmental
database.

●  Support the development and delivery of species recovery plans on nature reserves

and beyond.

●  Working with the Head of Nature Recovery and other partners/landowners, promote

and enhance the nature recovery network.

●  Manage  external  funding  in accordance with funder’s rules and administer, commit

and spend monies according to SRWT’s financial guidelines.

●  Manage  budgets  and  submit  claims  and  report  on  progress  to  funders,  project

partners and others as required.

●  Maintain accurate records of outputs, outcomes and impact.

●  Promote  and  gain  support  for  the  work  of  the  Trust  through  presentations  to

appropriate audiences and communications/media work.

●  Undertake  any  other  duties  as  required  by  the  Head  of  Nature  Recovery

commensurate with skills and responsibilities.

●  Work  to  and  promote  the  Trust’s  charitable  objectives,  strategy,  policies  and

procedures, including the Trust’s culture statement at all times.

●  Present a professional image of the Trust at all times.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

CRITERIA

EXPERIENCE

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At least 5+ years substantial and relevant experience of ecology
and environmental conservation.

Substantial experience of project development and land
management.

Experience of raising funds from government, local authority
and other sources.

Substantial experience of working with local people including
volunteers and trainees, as well as public and private sector
partners.

Experience of staff and budget management.

Experience of staff recruitment and employment.

Experience of developing policies and procedures.

Experience of working in local nature recovery strategy/nature
recovery network context.

KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

A degree in an appropriate discipline.

And a higher degree in an appropriate discipline or a relevant
professional qualification/membership preferred.

A good understanding of habitat and species conservation and
nature-based solutions.

A good knowledge of funding regimes, especially National
Lottery and landfill tax.

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A good understanding of methods of engaging local people.

A good working knowledge of Google suite (Docs, Sheets,
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A good working knowledge of e-mail and the internet.

Some knowledge of biodiversity net gain would be desirable.

SKILLS

Ability to plan and manage complex work programmes and
budgets.

Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to organise, motivate and guide colleagues.

Good IT skills (see lists of expected experience and knowledge
above).

Ability to organise workload effectively and work largely under
their own initiative.

Ability to negotiate effectively and work productively with
working partners, even when dealing with contentious issues.

A full driving license is essential.

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PERSONAL QUALITIES

A strong commitment to nature recovery.

Adaptable, open to change, and willing to take on challenges
with enthusiasm.

Ability to liaise effectively and build good working relationships
with a wide variety of individuals and organisations.

A professional, positive and friendly approach.

Ability to work independently and on own initiative but lead
and co-ordinate with others.

Calm, tactful, diplomatic and courteous.

Helpful and supportive towards other staff and volunteers.

An enthusiasm and personal commitment to the work of
Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust.

High standards of professionalism (Inc. being helpful and
polite) and confidentiality.

An excellent record of attendance and punctuality.

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DETAILS OF EMPLOYMENT (January 2026)

Salary: £41,132.60 per annum (Department Manager Grade)
Pension:
All  staff  who  earn  over £192 per week (£833 per month) are   over 22 and under pensionable age,
are automatically enrolled on the SRWT pension scheme.
Following  a  3-month  postponement,  the  pension contribution is based on a total of 8% minimum
level, 3% by SRWT and 5% by employee.

After 6 month’s service (subject to successful probationary period), the employee will be entitled to
a 9% contribution which need not be matched.
Anyone  who  does  not  meet  eligibility  criteria  will  have the opportunity to join the scheme should
they wish, although they will not qualify for SRWT contributions.

Working Hours: The working week for this post is 37.5 hours, exclusive of lunch breaks.  The post
may  involve  some  evening  and  weekend  work  for  which  time  off  in  lieu can be taken.   Flexi-time
arrangements can be made at the line manager’s discretion.

Location:
The  post  will  be  based  at  the  Trust’s  main  office  on Stafford Road. Staff have the opportunity for
blended working combining home and office working.   However it is expected that the post holder
will be required to visit other project sites and will work throughout Sheffield and Rotherham.

Probationary  Period:  All  new  employees  are  required  to  undertake  a  period  of  probation  for  6
months, in which they will be expected to establish their suitability for the post.

Annual Leave 28 days of annual leave from day one (excluding bank holidays), 3 of which are to be
used  between  Christmas  and  New  Year  as  the  office  is closed. 3 days of leave in addition upon 5
complete years of service up to a maximum of 31 days.
In addition to annual leave there are 8 statutory bank holidays, and pro rata for part time staff.

Length of Contract: Permanent, subject to funding.

Transport provision: Trust staff are required to use public transport wherever practical.  However
the post holder will have use of a pool of Trust vehicles when needed.

Equal Opportunities:   Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust is striving to be an equal opportunities
employer and selection of applicants is based on merit.  Please request the full policy document for
further details.

Safeguarding: In line with Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust’s commitment to safeguarding the
postholder for this role will be subject to reference checks.

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WORKING FOR SRWT

The Trust has a suite of policies and procedures that are designed to provide a framework for how
we  work  and  support  our  staff.   The  following  are  particular  areas  that  we  have  given  focus   to
under our current strategy.

CARBON REDUCTION
The reality and threat of climate change is sadly increasing year on year. Alongside our work to
tackle the nature emergency in Sheffield & Rotherham, we are also working to help tackle the
climate emergency.
We are doing this through our strategic work, by delivering nature-based solutions that can help
lock up carbon and manage flood risk for example.  But in addition to that, we are reviewing our
day to day operations to seek opportunities to reduce our own carbon footprint wherever we can.
Our strategic ambition is to be zero carbon by 2030 and are currently working to an action plan to
help us identify and prioritise where we can reduce our carbon emissions before then turning our
focus on how we can offset emissions and use our extensive knowledge & experience of working to
protect nature, to implement nature-based solutions that lead to carbon sequestration.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We  believe  that  equality,  diversity  and  inclusion  is  an  essential  part  of  what  we  do  and  how  we
achieve  our  vision  for  wildlife.   Our  workforce,  volunteers,  and  the  communities  we  work  with
deserve  equality  of  opportunity,  benefit  from  embracing  diversity  and  thrive  in  an  inclusive
environment.

The  Trust  is  committed  to  providing  equality  of  opportunity,  addressing  lack  of  diversity  and
creating an environment that promotes inclusivity.   We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment
and  bullying  and  aim  to  provide  a  working  environment  where  opportunities  for  recruitment  or
progression are based solely on merit.

SAFEGUARDING
Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust is deeply  committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of all children, young people and adults involved in our work across the Trust.
The Trust delivers a range of activities for children, young people  and adults that includes some
risk of harm.  We come into contact with many people as we undertake our day to day work right
across the Trust - from responding to customer enquiries, recruiting members, helping the public
on site, delivering activities or supporting a placement student or volunteer.  In view of this our
safeguarding policy & procedures form a thread across all staff and teams from recruitment to the
day to day work we carry out.
Our  Safeguarding  Group  plays  an  important  role  in  leading  our  safeguarding activity and all staff
carry  responsibility in their work.   We apply to the Disclosure & Barring Service for an appropriate
level  of  disclosure,  and  also  seek  references  for  successful  candidates.   All  staff  take  part  in  a
safeguarding induction and identified roles undertake more specific safeguarding training.

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