Centre Assistant (Fixed Term)

Essex Wildlife Trust; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional conservation charity in Leigh on Sea is seeking a Centre Assistant on a fixed term contract until the end of March 2026. The successful candidate will provide excellent customer service, manage retail and food areas, and maintain the visitor centre. This part-time position involves 22.5 hours a week on a rota basis. A friendly disposition and commitment to engaging with visitors are essential. Starting salary is £14,285.70 per annum, pro-rata from £23,809.50 FTE.

Qualifications

• Interest in customer service and engagement with visitors.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Experience in retail or food services advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers in retail and food/beverage areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and restock shelves.
• Engage with visitors to ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Retail operations

Barista skills

Job description

Centre Assistant (Fixed Term)

Closing date: Sunday 1 February 2026
Salary: £14,285.70 per annum (FTE £23,809.50)
Contract type: Fixed term
Working hours: Part time
Location: Belfairs Park, Eastwood Road North, Leigh on Sea, SS9 4LR
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We are looking for a Centre Assistant to join us on a fixed term contract until the end of March 2026 at our idyllic Nature Discovery Centre in the ancient Belfairs woodland in Leigh-on-Sea.

As a Centre Assistant, the role will include serving customers in both retail and food and beverage areas, operating tills, and preparing drinks using the barista machine. Responsibilities also include maintaining a clean and organised environment and restocking shelves. You will work closely with our dedicated volunteers, who are passionate about supporting the Trust’s mission. All revenue generated from our visitor centres directly funds vital conservation work across our reserves in Essex.

Working as part of a visitor centre team, the post holder will need to be a team player who can engage in a welcoming and professional way with our visitors – ensuring excellent customer service is always at the forefront.

We are looking for a friendly individual with an interest in customer service to join Essex Wildlife Trust in this visitor engagement role.

The position is a fixed term role until 29 March 2026, working 22.5 hours per week between Monday and Sunday on a rota basis to include weekend and bank holiday working. The starting salary is £14,285.70 per annum (FTE £23,809.50).

Please complete an application form via our website as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this advert when a successful candidate has been appointed.