This is a varied outdoor role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with animals, nature, and the countryside.

Rewilding & Animal Care

• Daily feeding and husbandry of birds and other wildlife species.

• Assisting with the management of white storks, cranes, tree sparrows, turtle doves, and other conservation species.

• Supporting the development of our expanding bird breeding facilities.

• Building, installing, and maintaining bird nesting boxes and wildlife infrastructure.

• Habitat management and practical conservation work across the reserve.

• Working under the guidance of our Senior Aviculturist.

Cabin & Guest Facilities Support

• Assisting with cabin changeovers between guests.

• Cleaning out wood burners and preparing log supplies.

• Maintaining and servicing wood-fired hot tubs.

• Keeping cabin surroundings tidy and presentable.

• Carrying out minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.

• Driving a 4x4 utility buggy around the site.

Reserve & Garden Work

• Assisting with vegetable growing and kitchen garden maintenance.

• General gardening and landscaping.

• Grass cutting, hedge maintenance, and reserve upkeep.

• Practical countryside management tasks.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is dependable, committed, and takes pride in their work.

• Enjoys working outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.

• Has a genuine interest in wildlife, conservation, and the countryside.

• Is physically fit and capable of carrying out practical outdoor work.

• Can work independently and use their initiative.

• Has a full UK driving licence.

• Is willing to work occasional weekends when required, particularly during the busy spring and summer months or when animal welfare needs demand it.

Desirable Skills (but not essential)

• Animal husbandry or aviculture experience.

• Gardening or horticultural experience.

• Chainsaw certification and experience.

• Practical maintenance or handyman skills.

• Experience operating machinery, ATVs, utility vehicles, or agricultural equipment.

• Conservation, forestry, farming, or countryside management experience.

What We Offer

• £18–£20 per hour depending on experience.

• Guaranteed 35–40 hours per week, with seasonal fluctuations throughout the year.

• Opportunity to work on one of the UK’s most exciting private rewilding projects.

• Hands-on experience with rare and iconic bird species.

• A varied role where no two days are the same.

• Flexible, friendly working environment.

• The chance to make a genuine contribution to wildlife conservation, species recovery, and habitat restoration.