Job Description

Closing date: Sunday 23 November 2025
Salary: 15972 - 16972 (pro rata) per annum (FTE 26,620 - 28,288)
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Part time
Location:

Chimney Meadows incl. Duxford Old River

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9 miles west of Abingdon, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2EH
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The Oxon Reserves Officer will help nature recover by delivering practical work aimed at optimising habitats on our Oxon reserves and beyond.



You'll be joining a friendly and highly skilled team, where your contribution will be recognised and achievements are celebrated.

Contact details

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Please apply via the link. Queries should be directed to recruitment@bbowt.org.uk

Oxon Reserves Officer

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Salary:

15972 - 16972 (pro rata) per annum (FTE 26,620 - 28,288)

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

21 hours (3 days) per week. Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line manager

Based:

Chimney Meadows, Bampton, Oxon. Hybrid working available.



The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for "more nature everywhere, for everyone". We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone's needs.



The Oxon Reserves Officer will help nature recover by delivering practical work aimed at optimising habitats on our Oxon reserves and beyond.



You'll be joining a friendly and highly skilled team, where your contribution will be recognised and achievements are celebrated.



What you'll be doing:


Managing Duxford Old River land on Chimney Meadows and delivering the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) project Carrying out reserve management using contractors, graziers and volunteers Running annual programme of guided walks on Oxon reserves Assisting with management of other Oxon reserves and livestock tasks.

What we're looking for:


Excellent project management skills including managing contractors and graziers In-depth knowledge of nature conservation management High level of skill in a range of practical conservation techniques Ability to appropriately utilise volunteers to deliver work, ensuring their and BBOWT's needs are met

This post will be DBS checked at basic level. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position. BBOWT will not unfairly discriminate on the basis of criminal convictions. BBOWT's policy regarding this matter and the Disclosure and Barring Service Code of Practice are available on request.



For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you'll also receive:


Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies Flexible working to achieve work-life balance Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution Learning & Development Programme for all Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme * Membership to BBOWT's, and The Wildlife Trusts', Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development