Reserves Officer (Bedfordshire)

The Wildlife Trust BCN is looking for a passionate Reserves Officer to deliver and co-ordinate reserve management across the Bedfordshire Nature reserves and assist with the daily management of the Wildlife Trust’s livestock.

The Reserves Officer will assist with the day-to-day running of reserves in Bedfordshire, through practical work, livestock management, volunteer tasks, management planning and monitoring. 

A key element of this role is supporting the Senior Reserves Officer with livestock management and providing weekend cover on rotation. The post holder will work with the Reserves team and other staff to deliver agreed management plan objectives in combination with secured funding grants.

Closing Date: Monday 20th October 2025, 9am
Type of Contract:  Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hrs per week 
We would consider Part time, minimum 3 days a week for this role.
Interview Date: Thursday 6th November 2025

Contact details

Enquiries about the role: [email protected]

Applications to: [email protected]

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement

“We’re wild about inclusion! We want our people/staff to be as diverse as wildlife. As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and cultures. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us create our vision of ‘people close to nature, with land and seas rich in wildlife.”

Please be aware that following your acceptance of the role you will be required to complete a confidential pre-employment health questionnaire.

See the links on our website to download the job description for the role and an application form. We are only accepting completed applications for this vacancy, we do not accept CV’s or cover letters. Please also submit your application as an attachment and not as a link. If you experience difficulties, please contact recruitment.