Senior Reserves Officer

Senior Reserves Officer
£32,250 pa + 7% pension contribution
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
35 hours per week
Permanent, Full Time
Closing date: 12noon 2nd June 2025
Interview dates: 10th and 12th June 2025 in Shrewsbury

Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire’s
wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological
emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine
projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to
restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have more than 50
staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are
increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our
local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.

We are looking for two conscientious individuals to lead on the management of reserves across
Shropshire, ensuring they are in good ecological condition and help to develop them as safe
& inspiring places for public access, education, research and demonstration. You’ll support
colleagues and potentially line manage placements and junior roles, and liaise with volunteers,
contractors and colleagues across the Trust to deliver priority works on your reserves. Good
working relationships with neighbouring landowners and partners will be vital to ensure a quick
response to any reported issues. With a meticulous approach to work, you will maintain accurate
inspection reports and surveys, ensuring safety for visitors and managing budgets for your
allocated reserves.

What we’re looking for:

To be successful, you’ll have experience of habitat and estate management including
inspections, planning and directing work and will be able to demonstrate a track record of
managing projects for wildlife, including budget management. You’ll be confident and
approachable, able to provide support and mentoring to colleagues and inspire a passion for
wildlife and nature to those around you. You’ll be accustomed to managing and motivating
volunteer groups and supervising contractors. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential
that you have a full UK driving licence.

Please note, evening and weekend work may be required from time to time. Paid overtime is not
available, but time off in lieu of hours worked will be given.

The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage
applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you
require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.

No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken.

Why work for us – benefits we offer:

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff)
• Salary sacrifice benefits
• Life assurance
• Generous pension – company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3%
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Flexible working policy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts
• Employee away days
• Coaching
• Support with training and development to assist career progression
• Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere

About us:

Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire’s
wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological
emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine
projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to
restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50
staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are
increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our
local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.