The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (also known as BBOWT) was formed in 1959 and has a vision of an environment rich in wildlife for everyone, valued by all. We aim to lead the way to nature’s recovery through innovative land management, and connect people with nature to improve their wellbeing. We work in partnership and through collaborative projects with local communities, businesses, land owners and local authorities. In the three counties BBOWT owns or manages over 80 nature reserves covering 2,500 hectares. We have more than 50,000 members, employ over 100 professional staff, and have active support from more than 1,350 volunteers. Each year around 12,000 schoolchildren visit our education centres. BBOWT has an annual turnover of over £6 million and receives income from membership subscriptions, grants and donations. BBOWT is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK, each is a corporate member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts.

Our mission – To create a Living Landscape across our towns, cities and countryside and inspire our communities to act for nature.

Our aim – To lead the way for nature’s recovery and connect people with nature, so that:

• Our soil and water resources are managed to create functioning ecosystems and wildlife rich places.

• Local communities, decision-makers, landowners and business work with and for nature.

• People recognise their dependence upon nature and its value to their mental and physical wellbeing.

The Chilterns is rich in wildlife and is made up of a rolling landscape containing important ancient woodland and chalk grassland nature reserves which are home to many rare and threatened species including rare chalk loving orchids and butterflies.

The post will assist in the implementation of all aspects of management on the Trust’s nature reserves in South Buckinghamshire.

Applicants should have proven practical conservation management skills, at least 1 years of relevant experience in practical nature conservation. Please read the job description for more information and the full person specification.

Salary: £3,700 (pro rata) per annum (FTE £18,500)

Contract: Fixed Term 1st June 2021 – 31st May 2023

Hours: 7 hours a week on a Wednesday

Based: College Lake, near Tring

The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on 25th April 2021.

Interviews will be held on the 10th May 2021 via video conferencing.