We are looking for a person with good practical experience who can hit the ground running. You will join our small and dedicated West Cambridgeshire Reserves team. Based out of the Great Fen, you will work with other reserves staff, key volunteers and wardens to deliver practical reserve management across 24 sites covering wetlands, woodlands & grassland nature reserves of local and national importance (11 SSSI’s).  There will also be a need at times to work on some of our other 26 Cambridgeshire reserves and the Great Fen project. 

The Reserves Officer will support the day-to-day management of nature reserves across North & West Cambridgeshire, planning and delivering practical habitat management, volunteer activities, ecological monitoring and management objectives. We are looking for an experienced conservation professional with practical experience of nature reserve or similar land management. 

The role involves coordinating contractors and volunteers and related resources, and liaising with graziers, visitors, local communities and other stakeholders. You will need good ecological knowledge, experience using and maintaining machinery, an understanding of habitat management practices and relevant legislation, and a good general knowledge of British natural history. We are looking for someone organised, adaptable and collaborative, with the ability to motivate volunteers, work flexibly and contribute to a busy team.

Type of Contract: Permanent

Hours:  37.5 per week.       Full Time

Interview Date: Thursday 1st October 2026

Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026 at 9am

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 this page to download the job description for the role and an application form. We do not accept CV’s or cover letters.

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.”