Reserve Warden

About The Role

WWT Washington Wetland Centre is a customer focused visitor attraction in Tyne and Wear. Our reserve provides an inspirational example of how sound conservation management allows wildlife to thrive in the midst of urbanisation and benefits our local and wider communities with green and blue tranquil places.

We are looking for a motivated and engaging Reserve Warden to join our team. The main duties of the post are to assist in the management of the nature reserve, including the development and management of habitats, reserve infrastructure and species monitoring in line with management statements and approved management plans. You will also play an active role in both onsite and online engagement with our site and core conservation messaging.

This is a full time position working 5 days out of 7 including some weekends and bank holidays.

About You

To join as our Reserve Warden you’ll need:

• A positive and proactive approach across all work areas
• Previous experience of using machinery including tractors, brush cutters, mowers etc.
• Educated to a higher education qualification in natural sciences or conservation management
• Great communication skills and be able to build strong working relationships with the Washington team
• Some experience of working with and/or supervising volunteers

If this sounds like you please take a look at the job description. 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

How to Apply

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