Zoo Jobs: Reserve Warden

Reserve Warden

WWT Caerlaverock

37.5 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 including some weekends and bank holidays

£20,202 per annum (shared accommodation provided)

Caerlaverock is a stunning nature reserve situated on the north Solway coast. We are looking to recruit a motivated Reserve Warden to join our team.

The main duties of the post are to assist in the management of the nature reserve at WWT Caerlaverock including the development and management of habitats, reserve infrastructure, and species monitoring in accordance with the approved management plan. In addition, the post holder will play an active role in both onsite and online engagement with our site and core conservation messaging.

This post will suit someone with reserve management experience, a good knowledge of surveying wetland species and great public engagement skills.

With this role there is an opportunity for rent-free shared accommodation to enable better performance of duties (including providing some out of hours emergency cover).

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 car parking and secure bike storage areas

- Cycle to work scheme

- Free entry to all our centres

For more information, and to apply for the role, please visit http://jobs.wwt.org.uk/vacancies/1573/ZooNewsDig/reserve_warden/

Closing date: 25^th April 2022

Interview date: 12^th May 2022

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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