Ulster Wildlife – Nature Reserves Officer
Details
Closing date: Monday 29 September 2025
Salary: £24,023 to £27,983, Access to employer’s contributory pension scheme – maximum 10% per annum.
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full time
Location: Belfast based, Belfast
Are you passionate about protecting Northern Ireland’s wild places? Do you thrive outdoors, working with nature and people alike? Ulster Wildlife is looking for a dedicated Nature Reserves Officer to help manage our 19 nature reserves across Northern Ireland including a wide range of native habitats and species.
Previous applicants are welcome to apply – please note the updated essential criteria for the role.
From woodland and wetlands to coastal dunes, you’ll play a key role in conserving habitats, supporting wildlife, and engaging communities.
About the Role
* Carry out habitat management and monitoring
* Maintain reserve infrastructure (e.g. fencing, invasive species control, litter removal)
* Implement health & safety procedures on-site
* Support and supervise volunteers and lead group activities
* Work outdoors in all weathers, often alone and on varied terrain
What You’ll Need
* Experience in practical conservation or land management
* Sound understanding of health & safety in outdoor work
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Confident leading volunteers and engaging the public
* Full UK or equivalent driving licence
* A strong commitment to nature and wildlife
The post is funded via the Carrier Bag Levy by the Department of the Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs.
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