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.

Working at some of the most amazing locations around the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT), you will be based mainly in the Oxfordshire area looking after the main offices at Littlemore and our Education Centre at Sutton Courtney as well as three of the reserve offices in BBOWT’s wider estate.

The role involves you planning for, organising and developing the facilities at each location. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures & legal requirements (e.g. fire safety, legionella, first aid, COSHH, etc.). No two days will be the same and you will spend as much of your time with your sleeves rolled up, problem solving as you will with a computer.

In addition, this role also takes the lead on insurance across the trust liaising with the insurers at the time of renewal and dealing with insurance claims during the year.

Responsible for the day-to-day management of multiple buildings and fleet vehicles across 5 sites (mainly Oxfordshire). Providing hands on support to ensure the highest levels of Health and Safety compliance are maintained. Providing flexible assistance to the wider facilities team across the three counties with specific responsibility for leading on our insurance arrangements and claims.

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week

Based: The Lodge, Littlemore, Oxford

The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Monday 27th September 2021.

Interviews will be held on 1st October 2021.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.