Assistant Warden

We’re looking for Assistant Warden to join the local authority in a role where you will be responsible for supervising and maintaining nature reserves and hiking trails.

 While also contributing to programmes of work for the conservation management of semi-natural nature reserves.

In the Assistant Warden role, you will be:

• Support conservation efforts for semi-natural nature reserves, including Local Nature Reserves.
• Aid in maintenance activities for managed nature reserves, including conducting site safety audits.
• Assist in surveying, monitoring, and maintaining information systems.
• Participate in guided walks and events for the public and educational groups.
• Contribute to the development of promoted walking trails.
• Assist in creating interpretation material for nature reserves and walking trails.
• Implement applicable bylaws for managed sites with discretion.

To be considered for the Assistant Warden role, you must have:

• Additional academic background in a pertinent environmental field.
• Diverse experience in countryside management.
• Proficiency in species identification.
• Capability to work autonomously.
• Strong time management and prioritisation abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows, email, and Internet usage.
• Hold a full UK driver’s license.

This is a full-time temporary role, working 37.5 hours per week.

Due to the nature of this role, the working days will be 5 out of 7 per week and will include weekends and bank holidays, working hours are 9:00am – 17:30.  The pay rate for this role is £12.80 plus holiday pay accrued whilst on assignment.