Trainee Keeper

WWT Arundel

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre has over 40 species of wildfowl, many of which are endangered, all set within a beautiful 65 acre site.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate person to join our small team as a trainee keeper. You should have experience of working with birds and be able to interact effectively with the public. A key part of this role will be to engage and inspire our visitors through spot light talks on key species and general day to day contact around the grounds. You must hold a current driving license.

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity that protects wetlands for wildlife and people. 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:

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service

- Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)

- Life assurance

- Free parking and secure bike storage areas

- Cycle to work scheme

- Free entry to all our centres

Closing date: 29th April 2021

Interview date: 10th May 2021

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

For more information, and to apply for the role, please visit

https://jobs.wwt.org.uk/vacancies/#results

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