Do you have experience of working on or with a working farm or, land management operations? if so we would want to hear from you

The Rural Estates Operative is accountable to the Rural Estate Ecological Officer for the practical aspects of conservation and rural management across the Dstl Porton Down estate and specifically on the Site of Special Scientific Interest, (SSSI) Special Protection Area (SPA) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC) in line with legislation and Dstl Policy.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.

In this role you will:

• Scrub clearance & topping of scrub
  

• Management of farmland biodiversity areas including pollinator and bird crops
  

• Create and manage conservation projects
  

• Conservation woodland management
  

• Hedge cutting, management and planting
  

• Maintenance of rabbit, plot/species protection and stock fencing
  

• Herbicide spraying
  

• Range track maintenance
  

• Minor repairs to the site perimeter fencing
  

• General support for conservation activities including assisting with ecological monitoring.

You will use safe working practices ensuring that you and your colleagues report on any unsafe practices, no matter how big or small. You will, follow safety guidelines, respecting and contributing to a strong Dstl safety culture.

Important Information

Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.