JOB DESCRIPTION
POST: Reserves Officer (Broads, Coast and Wetlands)
PRESENT POST HOLDER:
DATE: Aug 2012
PREPARED BY: KH
OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB:
To play an integral role in the effective and efficient day to day running of the NWT
Broads, Coast and Wetland nature reserves, to communicate effectively internally
and externally and to assist in the development and delivery of capital projects.
REPORTING TO:
Head of Nature Reserves (Broads, Coast and Wetlands).
REPORTING TO POST HOLDER:
Supervision of contractors.
OTHER WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Within the organisation:
Chief Executive Officer, Head of Fundraising, Head of People and Wildlife, Head of
Finance, Sales and Visitor Services Manager, Senior Reserves Officer
(Administration) PR and Communications Manager, Visitor Centre staff, HQ, staff
and other reserves staff, volunteers.
Outside the organisation:
Staff at Natural England, DEFRA, Forestry Commission, Broads Authority,
Environment Agency, Internal Drainage Boards, Water Companies, Local Authorities,
landowners, other conservation bodies such as National Trust, RSPB and specialist
conservation groups, contractors.
MAIN DUTIES:
1. Produce work programmes for all reserves within the Coast and Wetlands
portfolio, with assistance from the Head of Nature Reserves and Reserve team
staff.
2. Produce annual budgets for all reserves within the Coast and Wetlands portfolio,
with assistance from the Head of Nature Reserves and Reserve team staff.
3. Working closely with the Head of Nature Reserves and Reserve team staff,
ensure the effective implementation of the strategy and work programmes within
budget.
4. Play an integral role in the successful delivery of conservation projects and work
with the Head of Nature Reserves and the Fundraising Team to ensure effective
forward planning and resourcing to achieve the best possible management for
wildlife and people.
5. Be prepared to support reserve staff in practical conservation tasks in a range of
habitat types where the need arises.
6. Provide general support and assistance to the Head of Nature Reserves on a
range of issues related to NWT Broads, Coast and Wetland nature reserves.
7. Maintain an effective system for updating site management plans for adoption by
NWT and approval by Natural England.
8. Led by the Senior Reserves Officer (administration), provide support and
assistance in the maintenance of effective information management systems
including:
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Project, contract and management plan reporting
Use of G.I.S. and Microsoft Office systems to record essential management
information and action plans.
9. Assist in the further development and implementation of the strategy for effective
ecological and environmental monitoring of habitats and impact of management
works on key species and habitat requirements.
10. Assist in ensuring that all agreed policies and procedures are understood and
implemented by the Coastal and Wetland Nature Reserves teams, paying
particular attention to Health and Safety procedures and guidelines.
11. Led by the Senior Reserves Officer (administration), assist in the fulfilment of
obligations towards Single Farm Payment, Higher Level Stewardship Scheme
and other grants as they arise from statutory bodies such as DEFRA, Natural
England, Forestry Commission and Environment Agency.
12. Led by the Senior Reserves Officer (administration), assist with the process of
managing annual and capital funding claims.
13. Develop good communications and partnerships with other organisations to
secure their understanding of, and support for NWT’s work. In consultation with
the Head of Reserves, represent NWT at liaison meetings.
14. Work closely with the Head of Nature Reserves and other senior managers to
ensure the effective development and management of the Coast and Wetland
reserves through adoption of the Business Strategy.
15. Undertake other ad hoc duties as reasonably requested by and/or agreed with
the Head of Nature Reserves and CEO.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
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Qualified to degree level or equivalent in environmental management or a related
discipline.
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Proven experience and ability in practical land management and associated
environmental grant schemes.
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Proven experience of managing contracts and contractors.
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Excellent interpersonal skills.
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Sound understanding and technical/practical experience of wildlife conservation
and land management issues and methods as they apply to coastal and wetland
wildlife habitats.
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Sound general knowledge of the ecology and natural history of coastal and
wetland habitats.
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A high degree of competence in the use of IT systems, particularly word
processing, spreadsheets and information management. A general
understanding of G.I.S. would be advantageous.
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Excellent written and oral presentation skills and experience.
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Strong organisational and administrative skills.
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A very strong commitment to nature conservation and the work of Norfolk Wildlife
Trust.
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The ability and attitude to work corporately as a senior member of the reserves
team.
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Preparedness to work unsociable hours including occasional evening and
weekend work attending meetings and achieving deadlines. (for which time off in
lieu will be granted).
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Current full driving licence is essential or you must have access to funded flexible
transport.
LIMITS OF AUTHORITY
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Sign own correspondence
Represent the Trust in appropriate external meetings
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
See Contract of Employment.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POST
See individual risk assessment.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust
August 2012