At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to manage habitats and maintain wildlife sites in beautiful Norfolk.
- Company: Norfolk Wildlife Trust, the oldest and largest environmental charity in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, part-time hours, and a chance to work outdoors.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in nature conservation while making a real difference.
- Qualifications: Basic knowledge of wildlife conservation and teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 26745 - 26745 £ per year.
Contract type: Fixed term (likely due to end 27th November 2026)
Working hours: Part time – 1 day per week
Salary: £26,745.47 per annum, pro rata
Location: East Wretham Heath, Thetford Road, Wretham, East Wretham, Norfolk, IP24 1RU
About Us
Norfolk Wildlife Trust is the oldest Wildlife Trust in the country and Norfolk’s largest environmental charity, committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk’s wildlife and wild places.
About You and the Role
We are offering the opportunity to join our Breckland Reserves team working across multiple sites in Breckland and the Fens. This is a real chance to start a career in nature conservation working on some of the County’s premier wildlife sites. The post holder will be based at NWT East Wretham Heath Reserve, and will have the opportunity to work at other NWT managed sites within the Brecks and Fens including Weeting Heath, Thompson Common, Wissey Wetlands, and heath re‑creation sites within Thetford Forest.
The Reserves Assistants carry out a variety of tasks, including:
- Habitat management
- Infrastructure maintenance
- Operating various machinery
Qualifications
- Good basic knowledge of wildlife conservation and habitat management techniques
- Good communication skills with colleagues and the public
- Ability to work as part of a team in managing these important sites
- Experience working on a nature reserve or similar site
- Experience maintaining tools and equipment
- Experience and/or training in livestock handling, tractor operation, chainsaw, brush‑cutter, and first aid is an advantage
In return, we offer a competitive benefits package. The closing date for applications is midday 13th July 2026. 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.
