Closing date: Monday 15 September 2025
Salary: £32,222 per annum
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
Location:
Breckland reserve, Breckland reserve
Thetford
Grazing cows in the Brecks (credit: Jimmy King)
Norfolk Wildlife Trust are looking for a Brecks Reserves Manager who will play a key role in safeguarding and managing one of the country's most ecologically important landscapes.
Contact details
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 have a subject line of 'Private and Confidential' and emailed to or be posted to Recruitment Applications, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House, 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY.
The closing date for receipt of applications is midday on Monday 15th September
Initial interviews will take place w/c 22nd September via Zoom.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust is the county's largest environmental charity,
committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk's wildlife and wild places.
NWT cares for a number of nationally important sites in the Brecks area of south Norfolk, including Weeting and Thetford Heaths National Nature Reserve, Thompson Common and The Wissey Wetlands, a habitat creation project in the Fens. These sites are homes to a staggering range of rare and endangered birds, plants and invertebrates.
The exciting permanent position of Brecks Reserves Manager will play a key role in safeguarding and managing one of the country's most ecologically important landscapes. With responsibilities spanning habitat management and monitoring, staff and volunteer management, visitor engagement, and wildlife protection, this role is ideal for a dedicated conservation professional with a passion for habitat management and partnership working. The Reserve Manager in the Brecks will ensure the reserve's delicate heathlands, grassland and wetland habitats are protected, nurtured, and enhanced for wildlife and people alike.
The successful candidate will have a developed 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 highly motivated team and an ability to lead colleagues and volunteers is vital. The successful candidate will also have at least 2 years' experience working on a nature reserve or similar.
Working hours are 37.5 hours per week (5 days/week), including occasional weekends and bank holidays. The role comes with a competitive benefits package viewable on our website: Staff benefits | Norfolk Wildlife Trust
For more information on the role please see the job description below:
Job Description