An exciting opportunity to assist with practical reserves management, as part of the Species Survival Fund, a 2 year project: Wetter For Waders: Enhancing Somerset’s Coastal Wetlands. You'll be part of our team based across the Steart Marshes and Bridgwater Bay National Nature Reserves. This will include management of habitats, working with the farmers grazing the reserve, maintenance of infrastructure, survey and monitoring, and supervision of volunteers. Practical training will be provided as part of the role.
This is a fixed term contract until 28th February 2026. The role is full time working 5 days out of 7 including some weekends and bank holidays.
As one of the largest of wetlands managed by WWT and an integral coastal component of the wider Somerset landscape, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn about wetland conservation, restoration and creation. Be on the cutting edge of management techniques supporting the increase in abundance of rare and protected wetland habitats and species.
Wetter For Waders is funded by the Government's Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm's-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency.