Reserves Officer

Salary £23,500 to £26,000 pa (dependent on experience)

Do you enjoy the challenge of enthusing others about nature and have experience in leading volunteer groups and managing contractors?

If so, we would love you to join our Reserves Management team.

The work of a Reserves Officer is diverse and varied. Predominantly working outdoors, no two days will be the same. This includes leading volunteers and contractors to ensure required works across our land are undertaken in line with approved management plans and to meet our statutory and contractual obligations. Our Reserves Officers work together across geographical areas to manage projects and create links with local communities - an ability to adapt and manage a diverse portfolio of work is essential.

This role will cover a beautiful mix of sites, such as chalk grassland in the centre of the county and heathland in the west. Our chalk sites are home to fascinating wildlife such as rare orchids, Chalkhill blue and Small blue butterflies. Our heathlands are vital for rare ground nesting birds like Nightjar and Dartford warbler as well as rare reptiles like Sand lizards and Smooth snakes. We are looking for people who will be excited to work on these habitats and improve them for biodiversity.

You must have some previous experience of successfully working with volunteers and the ability to inspire others in nature conservation. Knowledge and understanding of working to management plans and agri-environment schemes would be advantageous.

An out-going, approachable and friendly personality with the ability to work with a wide range of people is essential coupled with a passion for the joy of nature. You might be very experienced or relatively new to the sector and the salary offered will be determined by what grade you fall in to.

The job will involve being outdoors undertaking practical tasks for most days of the year and a driving licence is essential as our locations cannot easily be accessed by public transport.

We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applications from backgrounds which may be underrepresented in our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We aim to offer an interview to all candidates that meet the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustment to make our recruitment process more accessible; recruitment will be in person.

Please apply using the Application Form on our website or send a covering letter and CV to Victoria.pinder@surreywt.org.ukby latest 5pm Wednesday 24th June 2026. Candidates may be contacted/interviewed as applications are received so please apply early to avoid missing out. Practical interviews will be in the weeks following the closing date.