Reserve Warden - Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve

scarce bird species and invertebrates. The reserve is very popular, attracting large numbers of
visitors. Managing high levels of recreational pressure and the annual threat of wildfires, is
therefore a key part of this role, as is the ability to work collaboratively with local
communities, visitors, volunteers and partners.

Aston Rowant NNR sits within a wider landscape of the Chilterns Hills National Landscape and is
a key site for the nature recovery network. Natural England's nature recovery projects are
focussing on promoting ever closer working with a diverse range of partners to achieve more for
nature and for people., The successful candidates will contribute to the work of our team through covering tasks in the
following areas:

Deliver day-to-day site conservation management including practical habitat management and
species/habitat monitoring.

Livestock husbandry of Natural England's own livestock.

Build and maintain working relations with a range of stakeholders engaged in the day-to-day
management of the reserves, including landowners, neighbours, partner organisations and
community groups.

Contribute to NNR management planning and maintain management records.

Promote volunteering opportunities and build volunteer capacity to support NNR priorities.

Monitor and manage visitor behaviour and patterns of use to support sustainable recreation.

Implement Health & Safety standards fully for yourself and others, including visitors,
volunteers and contractors.

Procurement of goods and services including managing contracts.

The job requires a combination of technical and practical land management knowledge and a
developed understanding of the ecology and management of relevant habitats.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, flexible, organised individual with a
genuine interest and experience in:

Partnership working

Practical conservation management

Providing a welcoming and rich visitor experience

Using evidence to inform nature conservation management

Maintaining the highest health and safety standards

This is an exciting opportunity to join Natural England's National Nature Reserves (NNR) team
in the Thames Solent team. NNRs play an increasingly important role as places where people can
connect with nature and contribute to the recovery of nature in the surrounding landscape.

Aston Rowant NNR is situated within the Chiltern Hills National Landscape. At 160 hectares it
is one of the largest remaining areas of chalk grassland in Oxfordshire, consisting of
extensive habitats of beech woodland and lowland scrub/grassland mosaic is home to a range of, At Aston Rowant, some out of hours working is essential for weekend livestock husbandry,
volunteer work party management and public engagement for which overtime payments or Time Off
In Lieu is available. An allowance is also payable for any out-of-hours 'on-call' cover.

Do you have a passion for nature and the environment? Do you want to make a real difference and
secure significant environmental gains in the present and the future? Do you enjoy working in a
team? Can you see yourself advising communities and customers to maximise gains for the Natural
Environment?

If this appeals to you, a career at Natural England offers rewarding opportunities to secure
environmental improvements and play your part in creating a better future for people and
nature.

The priority work Natural England is delivering includes:

Establishing a Nature Recovery Network to help wildlife thrive

Monitoring environmental changes to identify and help reduce the effects of climate change

Working with farmers and landowners to develop greener food production methods

Advising on plans for new developments to maximise gains for nature

Providing ways for people to better connect with nature, including green social
prescribing

We are the Government's advisor for the natural environment, playing a vital role in delivering
the Government's 25 Year Environment Plan, an ambitious vision which brings new opportunities
to protect and enhance and to achieve real outcomes for the environment., Wherever possible Natural England accommodates requests for both full-time and part-time hours
and other flexible working patterns to help employees achieve a good work/life balance and
maintain their health and wellbeing.

Natural England provides excellent opportunities for career progression, training and
development tailored to your role. From induction to ongoing learning and development, everyone
in Natural England is supported to develop their skills and capabilities. Everyone has 10 days
to devote to personal learning and development, as well as an additional 3 days to volunteer.

You will have access to Civil Service Pension and benefits arrangements and generous leave
allowances (33 day per year pro rata), as well as flexible working, to help you achieve a
work-life balance that works for you and us.

You will have access to a range of benefits including discounts on shopping vouchers, cycle to
work scheme, and childcare vouchers. You can also join the Civil Service Sport club which offer
discounts on a range of sports and leisure opportunities as well as social events.

Natural England is a fantastic place to work, where difference is celebrated.

We're committed to fairness and equality for all, so you feel valued for who you are and what
you do. Our shared values help us work together to benefit the communities we serve. Our
thriving employee-led diversity networks support our inclusive culture and contribute to our
Diversity Action Plan.