Assistant Warden - RSPB

Countryside Classroom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

RSPB is seeking an Assistant Warden to manage two nature reserves in West Cornwall. Based at the RSPB Cornwall Reserves office in Penzance, you will coordinate habitat management and help maintain site infrastructure alongside a dedicated team of volunteers.

We are looking for someone with a practical, solutions-focused approach who is committed to creating safe and welcoming environments for both people and wildlife.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of habitat and estate management, delivering practical land management activities to agreed objectives.
• Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and adapt work programmes, using practical problem-solving skills to achieve operational outcomes.
• Demonstrable ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of leading and recruiting staff and/or volunteer teams.
• Ability to communicate and build effective working relationships with volunteers, visitors, local communities, stakeholders and colleagues.
• Competence in the safe operation, inspection and maintenance of machinery, vehicles, tools, equipment and infrastructure.
• Lantra certification, or equivalent training and demonstrated competence, in the use of brushcutters and PA1/PA6W pesticides.

Responsibilities

• Manage two nature reserves in West Cornwall and coordinate habitat management and site infrastructure.
• Work alongside volunteers to deliver practical land management activities and safety procedures.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with agreed procedures; maintain records.

Skills

Habitat management

Planning & organisation

Volunteer coordination

Teamwork

Communication

Health & safety procedures

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Lantra brushcutter cert

PA1/PA6W pesticides

Job description

Reference: SEP20261005
Location(s): RSPB Hayle Estuary & RSPB Marazion Marsh
Terms: Permanent, Part-Time, 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £28,940.00 - £30,898.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata

We are looking for an Assistant Warden to manage two nature reserves in West Cornwall. Hayle Estuary supports wintering wetland birds and migratory waders, gulls and terns during spring and autumn. Marazion Marsh contains reedbed habitat that supports a range of breeding and migratory birds, including warblers.

Based at the RSPB Cornwall Reserves office in Penzance, you'll coordinate habitat management and help maintain site infrastructure, working alongside a dedicated team of volunteers.

We're looking for someone with a practical, solutions-focused approach who is committed to creating safe and welcoming environments for both people and wildlife.

You’ll be confident organising and coordinating a range of activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with agreed procedures. You’ll bring strong communication, practical problem-solving and relationship-building skills, enabling you to work effectively with volunteers, visitors, colleagues and local communities.

Supporting and motivating volunteers will be a key part of the role, helping people contribute their skills and make a meaningful difference for nature.

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience of habitat and estate management, delivering practical land management activities to agreed objectives.
• Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and adapt work programmes, using practical problem-solving skills to achieve operational outcomes.
• Demonstrable ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of leading and recruiting staff and/or volunteer teams.
• Ability to communicate and build effective working relationships with volunteers, visitors, local communities, stakeholders and colleagues.
• Competence in the safe operation, inspection and maintenance of machinery, vehicles, tools, equipment and infrastructure.
• Experience of implementing health and safety procedures, including maintaining risk assessments, records and safe systems of work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook for record keeping, communication and work planning.
• Lantra certification, or equivalent training and demonstrated competence, in the use of brushcutters and PA1/PA6W pesticides.
• Ability to travel between sites and locations as required to carry out the duties of the role.

This role will require

• lone working.
• occasional weekend, early morning and evening working, and therefore flexibility in working patterns.
• some standby and on-call work will be required.
• occasional travel within the UK and overnight stays away from home.

Closing: Wednesday 7th October