Reserves & Engagement Officer

Reserves & Engagement Officer

Closing date:
Monday 3 August 2026
Salary: £29,151 per annum
Contract type:
Permanent /

Working hours:

Full time
Multiple locations:
Pitsford Water Nature Reserve – 5 miles north of Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9SJ
;
Nene Wetlands – Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre, The Boardwalk, Rushden Lakes, NN10 6FA

We’re recruiting for an exciting new role which will see the successful candidate split their time between community engagement and practical conservation work on two of our key wetland sites in Northamptonshire, the Nene Wetlands and Pitsford reservoir.

• At the Nene Wetlands the post will work closely with the Communities & Education and Reserves staff to engage with visitors and focus on reducing disturbance by dogs on wintering wildfowl. This includes interacting with visitors on the reserve and at the visitor centre, site visits and checks, practical reserves management, organising and running events and promoting our messaging online and via social media.
• At Pitsford the post will work with the Senior Reserves Officer and assist with the day‑to‑day running of Pitsford Reservoir nature reserve through practical work, volunteer tasks, management planning, monitoring and liaising with visitors.
• Some work will need to be undertaken at peak times for visitors; some weekend work (max. two weekends per month) will be required.

Type of

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

37.5 per week. Full Time
Closing Date: 9am Monday 3rd August 2026
Interview Date:
Tuesday 11th August or Wednesday 12th August 2026

Please be aware that following your acceptance of the role you will be required to complete a confidential pre‑employment health questionnaire.

We do not accept CVs or cover letters.

“We’re wild about inclusion! We want our people/staff to be as diverse as wildlife. As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and cultures. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us create our vision of ‘people close to nature, with land and seas rich in wildlife.’”