Nature Reserves Team Leader
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside
We are looking for a Nature Reserves Team Leader with a passion for wildlife to plan the delivery of nature recovery across our reserve network.
The successful candidate will be an experienced and inspiring team leader with a strong proven background of working in land management, conservation and nature recovery, with knowledge of wildlife habitats and associated species, particularly wetlands, woodlands and grasslands.
Working closely with the Nature Reserves Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading a small team to plan and deliver nature recovery work on our LWT Reserves, within the Region. You will also support in securing funding and generate income for our nature reserves by supporting grant applications, developing project ideas, and identifying new opportunities.
This exciting and varied position requires someone with excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with a wide variety of people. A flexible approach to working hours is essential as some evenings and weekend work will be required to meet the needs of the organisation.
In return we offer 28 days holidays plus bank holidays per annum, increasing with length of service. A friendly and flexible working environment with the chance to be a part of the largest nature conservation body in the area, working together to improve our region for nature as well as engaging and inspiring people to connect and take action for wildlife.
About Lancashire Wildlife Trust
We are part of the Wildlife Trusts movement, the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to all wildlife. We are your local charity, working hard to improve your local area for wildlife and for you.
We manage a network of 50 nature reserves, local nature reserves and key wildlife sites. We speak up for conservation on planning issues and provide key advice to landowners and agencies. We bring the community closer to wildlife, to teach people new skills and give them a sense of pride for their local area.
We are part of the Wildlife Trusts movement, the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to all wildlife. We are your local charity, working hard to improve your local area for wildlife and for you. We manage a network of 50 nature reserves, local nature reserves and key wildlife sites. We speak up for conservation on planning issues and provide key advice to landowners and agencies. We bring the community closer to wildlife, to teach people new skills and give them a sense of pride for their local area.
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