Canvey Wick Community Warden

Buglife; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Community Warden to engage the local community at a reclaimed wildlife site. In this role, you will lead outreach events, educate the public about conservation, and inspire others to appreciate the importance of biodiversity. Your expertise in ecological matters and experience in community engagement will be vital as you work closely with partners to promote awareness and action. This position offers the chance to make a real difference in wildlife conservation while enjoying a supportive work environment with flexible hours and generous leave. Join the mission to protect our planet's small yet vital creatures!

Benefits

Enhanced Pension

Flexible Working

23 days annual leave

Winter closure between Christmas and New Year

Qualifications

• Experience in outreach and community engagement.
• Strong communication skills and ecological knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Organise community outreach events to connect locals with wildlife.
• Raise awareness of environmental issues and conservation.

Skills

Ecological knowledge

Outreach and engagement experience

Public awareness of wildlife

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Social media skills

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Internet and email

Job description

Hours: 18.75 hours/week
Contract type: Fixed term (to 31 March 2027)
Salary: £15,728.71 (£31,457.42 FTE)
Location: Pitsea, South Essex (RSPB South Essex Marshes Office)

Are you passionate about wildlife and inspiring others?

Buglife is recruiting a Community Warden for Canvey Wick, a former oil refinery that has been reclaimed by nature. This incredible site is now home to thousands of species including the Shrill Carder Bee, Nightingale and Scarce Emerald Damselfly.

Working with our partners, the RSPB and the Land Trust, you will be at the heart of reconnecting the local community with this amazing wildlife site. You will organise community outreach events (like bug hunts, walks, themed educational activities, citizen science, and arts and crafts) and be a spokesperson for one of the most fascinating wildlife sites in the UK.

We are looking for someone who has experience in outreach and engagement, and empowering communities. You’ll know and will have examples of where you’ve worked with different audiences and be able to show how you’ve raised awareness of wildlife and environmental issues before.

Do you have?

• A good level of ecological knowledge and understanding of conservation issues;
• Experience of organising and delivering outreach events to a wide range of audiences;
• Experience of raising public awareness of wildlife and environmental issues;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including report writing and producing online resources;
• A confident and persuasive manner;
• Experience of working in partnership with other organisations;
• Good computer skills, including use of internet, email, Microsoft Office, and Excel;
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise work;
• Social media skills;
• Full, current driving licence.

This post will give you an opportunity to really make a difference. Please get in touch.

About Us

Buglife’s aim is to halt the extinction of invertebrate species and to achieve sustainable populations of invertebrates.

We are working hard to achieve this through:

• Promoting the environmental importance of invertebrates and raising awareness about the challenges to their survival.
• Assisting in the development of legislation and policy that will ensure the conservation of invertebrates.
• Developing and disseminating knowledge about how to conserve invertebrates.
• Encouraging and supporting invertebrate conservation initiatives by other organisations in the UK, Europe and worldwide.
• Undertaking practical conservation projects that will contribute to achieving our aim.

Buglife offers a benefits package including: Enhanced Pension, Flexible Working, 23 days annual leave (rising to 28 after 3 years service) in addition to winter close between Christmas and New Year.

How to Apply

Please see the Job Description for more details.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and an up to date CV via the form below.

Closing date for applications is Monday 5 May 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 19 May 2025.

Join us in saving the small things that run the planet!