The North Kent Marshes team are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient and resourceful Estate Worker to help deliver our conservation objectives across the four reserves on the Hoo Peninsula - Northward Hill, Cliffe Pools, Higham Marshes and Shorne Marshes. This is a permanent, full-time position. The North Kent reserves consist of a variety of habitats including grazing marsh, saline and brackish lagoons, woodland, scrub and reedbeds. The successful applicant will undertake a range of habitat management, infrastructure maintenance and species monitoring activities across the suite of reserves in North Kent. Ideally, you will have experience in grazing marsh and woodland habitat management as well as experience of use of and maintenance of reserve machinery. This post will, undoubtedly, enhance and develop your skills and knowledge to progress your career. Essential qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience You will have a proven track record of working of completing work alone and working within a varied team. Be willing to assist with predator control to benefit ground nesting birds. Well organised approach to work including developing and effective prioritisation of workplans and workloads. Lantra or equivalent qualification in using machinery, including; brushcutter, chainsaw, tractor, sit astride ATV. Knowledge and experience of servicing and maintaining vehicles, machinery, tools and equipment to agreed standards. Practical land management experience and delivering estate maintenance works Full, manual driving licence that is valid in the UK. Be able to communicate effectively. Desirable qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience: Knowledge of compliance on nature reserves. eg. Countryside Stewardship. Implementing and updating health and safety records and assessments. Additional information: This role will involve lone working and working in remote locations. This role will require occasional weekend, early morning and evening working so will need someone who is able to be flexible. This is a permanent, full-time for 37.5 hours per week. We are looking to conduct interviews for this position on Friday 14th March 2025. For further information please contact will.toftsrspb.org.uk As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.