Reserves Officer (Solent)
Reserves Officer (Solent)
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£ 28000 - 29460
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Job Description
Full Time 35 Hours per Week
Permanent Contract
Closing date: 5th May 2025
Interviews:We will be reviewing applications as and when they come in and may close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a grassroots movement working for natures recovery and to bring people closer to nature.
Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital!
Our future has to be wilder!
We are seeking a Reserves Officer (Solent) to join our cause.
As part of the Solent Team this post is crucial to the successful delivery of the Trusts Wilder vision for the southern Hampshire sites. The post holder will share the responsibility for the management of the Solent reserves with an Assistant Reserves Officer. The reserves encompass a wide range of habitat types and species and includes two flagship reserves Farlington Marshes and Swanwick Lakes. Candidates will need to have experience in a wide range of habitat management techniques including wetland and grazing marsh. Key aspects of the role will be to manage the estate to a high standard in line with contractual andstatutory obligations and promoting the Trust Reserves as exemplars of good management. The post holder will be responsible for the line management of the Assistant Reserves Officer and annual Trainee for the recruitment andsupervision of volunteers and will coordinate a varied programme of volunteering and public engagement activities.
This is a challenging and dynamic role that requires a high degree of practical competency initiative determination administrative skills and diplomacy. The post holder will be an experienced land manager competent in the in the use of power tools andtractors with a confident and engaging communication style. Knowledge of conservation grazing systems and livestock husbandry will be an advantage. Flexible working will be required.
Wild About Inclusion!
As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We encourage 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. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
We are proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer. The scheme is helping us recruit and retain great people to meet our workforce needs. As a member of the scheme we interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role. You can request this and adjustments including accessible formats of this vacancy by contacting us.
We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary generous annual leave allowance a contributory pension scheme life assurance learning and development support 24hour access to our employee assistance programme discounted staff travel with our corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs) and more.
To apply for the role please click on the Apply Now button at the top of the the supporting information section youll need to demonstrate with detailed examples how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below. Please note that we may occasionally close vacancies early when we have received enough applications that meet the required criteria.
Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options.
The Company
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees and provide support to clients from all over the country. Recently the company has won multiple workplace environment awards and has an outstanding record of employee satisfaction.
The Benefits
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The Values
- Innovation
We are creative and fearless in our work.
- Accountability
We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
- Teamwork
We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.
So what do we offer to our employees
Well most importantly you get to work in one of the most magnificent parts of the UK! Here in Hampshire we have globally important wetlands around the coastline of the Solent and medievalheathland landscapes in the New Forest. Our thriving cities and suburbs are surrounded by exceptional places for wildlife including ginclear chalk rivers flowerrich grasslands and ancient woodlands. And our jewel in the crown is the Isle of Wight where you can walk all day across downland turf and along spectacular cliffs. Thats our working environment and you could share it with us!
Pay
Whether you are Reserves Officer shaping habitats for wildlife or a Finance Officer crunching the numbers you are vital to the achievement of our vision for a wilder future. We want to make sure that you stay with us and feel valued recognised and rewarded. So we benchmark our salaries against similar organisations to make sure we offer a competitive salary for all. We are also a living wage employer.
Pension
Securing your future is as important to us as securing the future for wildlife!
All our employees are autoenrolled into our pension scheme. Those on permanent contracts or fixed term contracts for over 2 years receive 8% contribution from the Trust with an employee contribution of 2%.
Those on temporary or shorter termed contracts are autoenrolled onto our NEST pension scheme receiving a 3% contribution from the Trust and paying 5% themselves.
Holidays
Whether you want to hibernate or travel south for the winter you will receive 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays each year (prorated for part time staff). Your holiday entitlement will increase with your length of service to a maximum of 30 days per year.
Flexible Working
As we work to tip the balance in favour of nature we are keen to ensure that our employees have a healthy work life balance too. We are always ready to talk to staff about ways we may be able to support this. We have a number of staff who work part time from home and have flexible working patterns.
Health and Wellbeing
Like nature should you need support to recover we offer enhanced sick pay above your statutory entitlement.
We also fund counselling sessions for employees who would like help with their mental health and wellbeingas part of our Employee Assistance Programme.
Learning and Development
We ensure that wildlife has a habitat to thrive in and we do the same for our staff. We commit to ensuring that our employees have the skills knowledge and experience they need in order to excel at their role. We recognise talent and actively support professional and career development.
As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We encourage 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. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
Based on our gender pay gap calculations on average (median) men and women are paid equally at the Trust and our mean calculations report that on average women get paid slightly more than men.
Our Values
Our values are at the heart of who we are and what we do they propel our culture and shape our priorities beliefs and actions. They underpin the decisions we make and are fundamental to how we treat one another and our stakeholders.
Passion
We are inspired by our love for nature and driven by our cause. We are relentless in the pursuit of our Vision and Mission.
Integrity
Honesty and ethics underpin our work. We understand that our individual and collective actions form the essence of our reputation and trustworthiness as an environmental NGO.
Respect
We value our people and treat everyone with dignity and professionalism.
Inclusion
Collectively and as individuals we recognise that it takes people with different ideas strengths identities interests and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed.
Commitment
We are committed to doing our best for each other and for nature. We persevere through difficulties and setbacks maintaining our commitment even in the face of challenges.
Collaboration
We support each other and our stakeholders. We feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress.
Excellence
We are committed to continuous improvement adapting and evolving to meet and exceed the expectations of our stakeholders.
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