Nature Reserves Monitoring Officer

NWT’s reserve operation incorporates more than 50 nature reserves across Norfolk.  The majority of NWT’s reserves are Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), nine are National Nature Reserves and over half boast international conservation designations. 

A visit to our website at www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk will provide more information on the breadth of work NWT are involved with.

We are searching for the right person to help us bring to life NWT’s vision for monitoring across our nature reserves. Collection and interpretation of high quality data is at the heart of our land management decisions and using NWT’s Monitoring Strategy, the Monitoring Officer will gather existing available data as well as creating of new initiatives for further specific survey and monitoring of species, habitats and infrastructure.

The Reserves Monitoring Officer will work closely with the NWT IT team to develop a dedicated data management system and will line manage NWT’s GIS Officer. The post will be approximately 60% desk based and will play a key role through advocacy and effective communication in incorporating volunteers into the delivery of our monitoring goals.

The Trust is able to offer a number of benefits for staff:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to 30 days plus bank holidays,
• 8% employer contribution to an Aviva pension scheme with a 2% employee contribution,
• free entry to our reserves and visitor centres,
• free access to a confidential wellbeing service,
• Flexible working and Hybrid working policies.

For further information about the role and details on how to apply, please visit www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs

Closing date: Midday Monday 28^th March 2022

Interviews are likely to be held on: Friday 8^th April 2022

Norfolk Wildlife Trust seeks a sustainable Living Landscape for wildlife and people:

•where the future of wildlife is protected and enhanced through sympathetic management,

•where people are connected with, inspired by, value and care for Norfolk’s wildlife and wild spaces.

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