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The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 4th March.
Candidates should apply by sending a copy of their CV, giving full details of education, employment and experience. Please also supply details of two referees. You should also include a statement of application outlining why you consider yourself suitable for the post and what particular experience, skills and attributes you have which will enable you to fulfil the requirements of the job. It would help the selection panel if you refer to the duties and requirements of the job description enclosed in framing your statement.
Completed applications should have a subject line of ‘Private and Confidential’ and emailed to recruitment@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk or be posted to Recruitment Applications, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House, 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY.
Please indicate which position you are applying for in your email.
We value respect, integrity, trust and responsibility. We want our people to be as diverse as nature itself and so we particularly encourage applications from those currently under-represented within our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We welcome people of all backgrounds and levels of experience with nature, and continually strive to improve our culture and practices. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. Please let us know if you require any adjustment processes to make our recruitment process more accessible.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Broads South Reserves team based at the incredible NWT Upton Broad and Marshes Nature Reserve, with over 300ha site of open Broad, reed bed and fen, wet woodland and open grazing marsh.
The role will be varied and work across 10 sites predominantly within the Bure and Ant Valleys. We are seeking an enthusiastic and practical person who will carry out a variety of tasks, including habitat management and infrastructure maintenance using machinery such as an Iron Horse, tractors and boats. This is an exciting time to be joining the team with a brand-new site at Sotshole Broad starting its restoration journey.
This role is physically challenging; however, the opportunity to work on such special sites makes it very rewarding and you will be managing essential habitat for some of the Broads’ most iconic species such as the Swallowtail butterfly, Bittern, Crane and the Fen Orchid.
The successful candidate will have a good basic knowledge of wildlife conservation and habitat management techniques as well as effective communication skills, both with colleagues and members of the public. The post will work within a close-knit team and an ability to work well with colleagues is vital. The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working on a nature reserve or similar. Experience and/or training in tractor operation, chainsaw, brush-cutter, livestock handling and first aid would be an advantage.
This role is 37.5 hours a week.
In return, we offer a competitive benefits package.
The closing date for applications is Midday on the 4th March 2026. Initial interviews are likely to take place on the w/c 23rd March 2026.
Candidates should apply by sending a copy of their CV, giving full details of education, employment and experience. Please also supply details of two referees. You should also include a statement of application outlining why you consider yourself suitable for the post and what particular experience, skills and attributes you have which will enable you to fulfil the requirements of the job. It would help the selection panel if you refer to the duties and requirements of the job description enclosed in framing your statement. Please indicate which post you are applying for.
Completed applications should be marked ‘Private and Confidential’ and emailed to recruitment@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk or be posted to Recruitment Applications, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House, 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY.
For more information on the role please see the job description below (this job description applies to both locations).