Part-Time Wetland Reserve Warden & Visitor Guide

Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust; Castle Espie; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (38 days after 5 

Free entry to wetland centres

Free car parking

Cycle to work scheme

Contributory pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) at Castle Espie, Northern Ireland, invites applications for a part-time Reserve Warden to care for wetlands habitats and wildlife while inspiring visitors and volunteers.

Working 22.5 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays, you will help implement habitat management, conduct ecological monitoring, maintain estate infrastructure, and deliver guided walks to connect people with wetlands conservation.

Qualifications

• Experience in practical countryside, estate or conservation land management.
• Experience carrying out ecological fieldwork, wildlife surveying or environmental recording.
• Experience using land management machinery and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the reserve management plan across wetland habitats and the shoreline.
• Undertake ecological monitoring, including breeding bird surveys and wildlife surveys.
• Support habitat management, estate maintenance and infrastructure upkeep.
• Deliver guided walks and engage visitors in wetlands conservation.

Skills

Practical land management

Wildlife monitoring

Visitor engagement

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) at Castle Espie, Northern Ireland, invites applications for a part-time Reserve Warden to care for wetlands habitats and wildlife while inspiring visitors and volunteers.

Working 22.5 hours per week, including weekends and bank holidays, you will help implement habitat management, conduct ecological monitoring, maintain estate infrastructure, and deliver guided walks to connect people with wetlands conservation.