Nature Reserves Officer

Gwent Wildlife Trust, Mamhilad, Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire

Nature Reserves Officer

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Gwent Wildlife Trust, Mamhilad, Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 11 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 09c0042bb40d424d852f6e55a147e1f6

Location ref: Mamhilad, Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire

Full Job Description

Nature Reserves Officer


Gwent Wildlife Trust


Responsible to: Nature Recovery Manager


Responsible for: Volunteers and trainees


Closing date: Sunday 27th September 2026


Salary: £27,268 - £29,050 Depending on experience


Contract type: Permanent subject to a 4-month Probationary period


Working hours: Full-time 35hr week


Location: Across Gwent and Head Office at Mamhilad, Pontypool.


If you love working outside with nature both on your own and as part of a friendly team then this could be the role for you. You would be managing a portfolio of nature reserves in Gwent that are freely open for visitors to enjoy.


You will oversee practical action for wildlife, and activities for volunteers as well as work with contractors, graziers, neighbours and partners to ensure nature is in recovery and habitats are in good condition.


Working in a small Nature Recovery Team, reporting to the Nature Recovery Manager, you will play a key part in looking after the 'Jewels in the Crown' of Gwent Wildlife Trust's landholdings. We are looking for a passionate, hard worker with knowledge and practical skills in habitat management for wildlife. You will need good inter-personal skills to deal with a range of people from the public, to neighbours, volunteers and statutory bodies. Familiar with working safely, and prepared to work outside in all weathers, this is a challenging but very rewarding opportunity.


The position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.


To download our jobs pack please visit Nature Reserves Officer | Gwent Wildlife Trust


Please complete the application form by 5.00pm on Sunday 27th September. Interviews scheduled for Monday 12th October in person.


For more information about this role, please contact: Thomas Campbell, Nature Recovery Manager, , tcampbell@gwentwildlife.org


Closing Date: 27/09/2026


Location: Across Gwent and Head Office at Mamhilad, Pontypool.


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If you love working outside with nature both on your own and as part of a friendly team then this could be the role for you. You would be managing a portfolio of nature reserves in Gwent that are freely open for visitors to enjoy.

You will oversee practical action for wildlife, and activities for volunteers as well as work with contractors, graziers, neighbours and partners to ensure nature is in recovery and habitats are in good condition.

Working in a small Nature Recovery Team, reporting to the Nature Recovery Manager, you will play a key part in looking after the 'Jewels in the Crown' of Gwent Wildlife Trust's landholdings. We are looking for a passionate, hard worker with knowledge and practical skills in habitat management for wildlife. You will need good inter-personal skills to deal with a range of people from the public, to neighbours, volunteers and statutory bodies. Familiar with working safely, and prepared to work outside in all weathers, this is a challenging but very rewarding opportunity.

The position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/nature-reserves-officer-127379255