Seasonal Horticultural Assistant

WWT Limited; Slimbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation charity is seeking a proactive individual to join their horticultural team at a centre in Slimbridge. The role includes daily maintenance of grounds, assisting in the canoe safari, and supporting horticultural staff. This varied position offers numerous benefits including generous leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

33 days annual leave, increasing to 38 days after 5 years

Contributory pension scheme matching up to 7%

Life assurance providing 3 times annual salary

Access to health and wellbeing resources

Enhanced family friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Free entry to all centres

Responsibilities

• Daily and general maintenance of the grounds and enclosures.
• Weed control, pruning, and mowing.
• Support horticultural staff in maintenance and presentation of the site.
• Work on the canoe safari and assist with car parking.

Job description

Fixed Term Contract for 3 months

We are looking for a proactive individual to join our horticultural team at WWT’s Martin Mere Centre.

Duties will include the daily and general maintenance of the grounds and enclosures; weed control, pruning and mowing.

The successful candidate will support other members of the horticultural staff in the overall maintenance and presentation of the site.

The position also requires you to work on the canoe safari and to assist with car parking during busy periods.

This position is varied, interesting and calls for a practical approach grounded in experience and competence.

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 over 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.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after 5 years’ service
• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 7%
• Life assurance providing 3 times annual salary
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and wellbeing including our 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free entry to all our centres

Application Deadline

Closing date: 31st May 2023

Interview Date

13th June 2023