Nature Reserves Manager
Salary £ 33,000-35,000
Queenswood Country Park
Vacancy listed 28/01/2026
Application deadline 22/02/2026
Details
Join Herefordshire Wildlife Trust  

 Do you want to help save the wildlife of Herefordshire?

  •  You will take a leading role in the management of our nature reserves, to help us maintain them in good ecological condition and develop them as safe & inspiring places for public access, education and research. 

  • You will lead the small team of Reserves Officers who manage the 58 Reserves across the County including our flagship sites at Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum and Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve to plan and deliver habitat management, particularly through volunteers, graziers and contractors in a way that demonstrates best practice and to maximise conservation benefits for wildlife.  

  • You will oversee and manage the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) schemes and other grant income streams

  • As Nature Reserves Manager you will work closely with the Head of Nature Recovery and colleagues in the Nature Action and Commercial teams to support the aims and strategy of Herefordshire Wildlife Trust and be an ambassador for the Trust.

What you will bring to the role:   

  • Experience of habitat and estate management including inspections, planning and directing work and managing contracts 

  • Experience of managing projects for wildlife, including budget management. 

  • Experience of supporting & leading colleagues, such as a mentoring or coaching role.  

  • A passion for wildlife & nature and a desire to ‘make a difference’.

  • A friendly and flexible manner and the ability to work with a wide range of people.

  • Previous experience of managing and supporting volunteers. 


Company/Culture/ History

Herefordshire Wildlife Trust (HWT) is a wildlife conservation charity for everyone who cares about nature in Herefordshire. We are dedicated to protecting the unique habitats and special wildlife in Herefordshire and encouraging people to enjoy, care for and act for nature. We own and manage 58 Nature Reserves across the county and have over 8,000 members.  Our 2023-26 Business Strategy aims to place nature’s recovery at the forefront of tackling the climate emergency - for wildlife itself, for the natural services it provides and for everyone’s wellbeing.  Together we can make sure that future generations living in Herefordshire will be able to enjoy the sense of wonder and well-being that nature offers. 

EDI statement 

At Herefordshire Wildlife Trust we are committed to creating an organisation that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature!

Safeguarding Statement – We will

  • Not tolerate any form of abuse or neglect within The Wildlife Trusts.
  • Take all reasonable steps to protect children, young people and adults at risk who visit our sites, take part in our activities or engage with us online.
  • Give equal priority to keeping all children, young people and adults at risk safe from harm, regardless of their age, disability, gender, race, beliefs, sex, or sexual orientation.
  • Provide our staff, volunteers and trustees with the knowledge and tools to guide them in protecting children, young people and adults at risk from abuse and neglect.
 

Benefits

• Annual leave 33 days inclusive of 8 bank holidays . Pro-rata for part time employees
• 5% Employer pension contributions
• Group Life Assurance 2 x salary
• Health Cash plan and well being services with West field Health
• Sick Pay
• Branded work wear
• Training and development

Notes

Please upload your CV and covering letter.
For further information please see our website or contact Eleanor Cherry hr@herefordshirewt.co.uk Tel: 07377526504

For an informal chat regarding the role please feel free to contact Ian Grafton , Head of Nature Recovery at i.grafton@herefordshirewt.co.uk

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory references

Closing date 22nd February 2026. Interviews 3 March 2026

Attached documents
Title File
Nature Reserves Manager Recruitment Booklet Nature_Reserves_Manager_Recruitment_Pack_Jan_2026.pdf
EDI Policy EDI_Policy.pdf
Ex offenders statement Recruitment_of_ex_offenders_policy_statement.pdf
Diversity Form 05_New_Diversity_Monitoring_Form.xlsx
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