Trainee Assistant Reserves Officer (Isle of Wight)

Trainee Assistant Reserves Officer (Isle of Wight)

Salary £22,932 gross per annum

Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight

Temporary, Full Time

Full Time, 35 Hours per Week

Fixed-Term Contract for 12 Months

Closing date: 30 March 2025

Interviews: To be confirmed

Our client is seeking a Trainee Assistant Reserves Officer (Isle of Wight) to join their cause.

As Trainee Assistant Reserves Officer, you will be assisting the Isle of Wight Reserves team in practical management and biological surveying of a suite of nature reserves across the Isle of Wight. These sites hold significant wildlife value and cover a broad range of habitat types, priority species and management criteria.

Duties will include assisting Officers with environmental habitat management, project management, biological surveying, conservation livestock management, equipment & power tools maintenance and working with volunteer groups. This post is aimed at individuals who wish to pursue a career in the environmental sector with a large focus on habitat and nature reserve management. In-house and external training will be provided following a tailored training program to give the most progression to the successful candidate. Occasional out-of-hours work may be requested, mainly dealing with livestock. Time can be claimed as time off in lieu.

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As an inclusive employer they recognise that their workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which they live and work. They encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within their sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

Our client offers a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to their employee assistance programme and more.

To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the supporting information section, you ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack below. Please note that they may occasionally close vacancies early when they have received enough applications that meet the required criteria.

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