Wetlands Reserve Warden — Lead Conservation & Visitors

Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust; Stroud; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave (increasing to 38)

Free entry to wetlands centres

Free parking

Cycle to work scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust is recruiting a Reserve Warden for Slimbridge, a 320-hectare wetland site. The role leads day-to-day reserve management, practical habitat work, species monitoring and the volunteer team, while delivering engaging visitor experiences.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues, support conservation projects, and contribute to long-term management of nationally and internationally designated habitats, including occasional travel to other WWT sites.

Qualifications

• Practical conservation or land management experience.
• Ability to identify and monitor wildlife with field skills.
• Experience leading or supervising volunteers.
• Confident communicator with visitors and staff.
• Organised, proactive and able to balance fieldwork with planning and records.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day reserve operations and habitat management.
• Monitor wildlife and ecological indicators.
• Lead volunteers and placement students.
• Deliver engaging visitor experiences and talks.
• Contribute to conservation projects and long-term reserve planning.

Job description

Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust is recruiting a Reserve Warden for Slimbridge, a 320-hectare wetland site. The role leads day-to-day reserve management, practical habitat work, species monitoring and the volunteer team, while delivering engaging visitor experiences.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues, support conservation projects, and contribute to long-term management of nationally and internationally designated habitats, including occasional travel to other WWT sites.