WWT
About The Role
WWT London Wetland Centre is looking for a proactive Reserve Warden to assist with the
management of our renowned 100 acre SSSI wetland nature reserve. As part of the team you will
assist with all aspects of habitat management with the aim of maintaining and increasing species
biodiversity, as well as ensuring the reserve is functioning at its best by maintaining visitor
access and on site facilities. As our Reserve Warden you will be familiar with social media, a
natural people person with proven ability to engage and enthuse our visitors about wildlife and
nature. You need to be a positive team player who is comfortable with risk assessments and
compliance with safety procedures, supervising volunteers and volunteer work parties’ as well as
species monitoring. This is a full time role, working 5 days out of 7, including part weekend and
bank holiday working.
About You
To join as our Reserve Warden you’ll:
- have full current driving licence.
- bring experience in the conservation field, either time spent employed or as a volunteer.
- have experience of using machinery such as tractors, brushcutters or ride-on mowers.
Officially recognised certification is highly desirable, particularly chainsaw, brushcutter,
tractor or herbicides application. - be happy to work in all weather conditions, with a love for the outdoors and natural
history. - have reasonable skills in bird identification
If this sounds like you then click apply, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call
wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some
phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research
further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching
them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the
only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you’ll love working at WWT
- Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
- 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes
bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want - Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
- Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
- Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on
merit.
Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410
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