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SalaryNorfolk Wildlife Trust is the county s largest environmental charity, committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk s wildlife and wild places.
We have an exciting post available in our Visitor Centres.
Our Visitor Centres are situated on five of our nature reserves; including Cley Marshes, Hickling Broad NNR, Holme Dunes NNR, Ranworth Broad, and Weeting Heath NNR and we welcome 250,000 people every year to these reserves.
Boat Trip Operator
Location: Ranworth and Hickling Broads Nature Reserves
Salary: GBP10.73 per hour
Hours: Part-time Casual basis
Contract: Fixed Term April to October period (inclusive)
As well as ensuring visitors are well received and our Visitor Centres are in good order, we seek to increase Trust membership through active recruitment and income through sales, permits and donations. Boat Trip Operators support the Trust in its commitment to improving the visitor experience by providing information, interpretation and a friendly welcome, whilst providing a quality service.
The Boat Trip Operators will be responsible for the daily operation of a ferry service from Malthouse Staithe to the NWT Broads Wildlife Centre at Ranworth Broad and also for taking visitors on Boat Trips to experience Ranworth Broad. At Hickling Broad there are daily water trails and occasional evening Boat Trips. The boats used are based on a reedlighter type design, carry up to twelve passengers and are powered by electric motors.
The post holders will also be required to undertake general maintenance on the boat as required, undertake daily checks on both the boat and life jackets and ensure the health and safety of all passengers.
We offer the following benefits:
- Competitive annual leave entitlement
- 8% employer contribution to Aviva pension (2% employee minimum)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
- Learning days
- Discount on Caf?? and Visitor Centre purchases
- All staff are eligible for free admission to our nature reserves and visitor centres.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button to be directed to the NWT website where you can download the job description and job details.
No agencies please.
