Reserve Warden

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.

We are WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife. We conserve, restore and create wetlands. We are pioneers in saving wetland wildlife, both in the UK and around the world. At our 10 UK sites around a million visitors a year engage with wetland nature. We work internationally in key global wetland areas, balancing conservation with sustainable livelihoods and influencing national and international conservation policies.

In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata)
• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 7%
• Life assurance providing 3 times annual salary
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and wellbeing including our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free entry to all our centres

Closing date: 1st February 2024

Interview date: 7th February 2024

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