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Candidates should apply by sending a copy of their CV, giving full details of education, employment history and outlining relevant experience. Please also supply details of two referees.
You should also include a statement of application outlining why you consider yourself suitable for the post and what particular experience, skills and attributes you have which will enable you to fulfil the requirements of the job. It would help if you refer to the duties and requirements of the job description in framing your statement.
Completed applications should be marked ‘Private and Confidential’ and sent at the earliest opportunity to janines@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk or Job Applications, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House, 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY.
Closing date for applications 5pm Wednesday 5th March. Interviews for successful applicants will take place on Tuesday 11th March at NWT Cley Marshes.
Please ensure you state the title of the position you are applying for in your email.
We will only contact you if you have been selected for an interview. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications for posts, we do not have the resources to provide feedback from the application stage.
Thank you for your interest in this post and we wish you every success with your application.
It is an exciting time to join Norfolk Wildlife Trust as we approach our centenary celebrations in 2026 and implement our new strategy, expanding our vital work for Norfolk’s wildlife.
NWT’s nature reserve at Cley Marshes, on the North Norfolk Coast, was the first wildlife trust nature reserve. Founded in 1926 it is both nationally and internationally renowned as a special place for its birdlife. It attracts a broad spectrum of visitors from across the UK and beyond; specialist naturalists, serious and casual bird watchers to tourists, day trippers and those simply wanting to enjoy the breath-taking scenery and wildlife to be found in North Norfolk.
The visitor centre at Cley Marshes has been designed to fit in with the environment in the way it sits in the landscape and in its use of renewable energy generation and environmentally friendly materials. As well as providing information, interpretation and sales goods, the centre has a café providing for around 50 covers.
Reporting to the NWT Cley Catering Manager the Senior Catering Assistant will use all best endeavours to deliver a high-quality service in a warm and friendly way. The post is a part-time role working 4 days a week.
The Senior Catering Assistant will work closely with the Catering Manager in the preparation, presentation and service of hot and cold light meals, sandwiches, snacks and beverages using ingredients and products from local sources and aiming to achieve a very high standard at all times.
The successful candidate will be the holder of a Food Hygiene Certificate or alternatively be willing to undertake the necessary training, with some experience and a proven ability of successful working in the catering industry. A good communicator, with good numeracy and literacy skills, you will be well presented and you will demonstrate the ability to work efficiently in all aspects of the role.
An interest in wildlife would be an advantage, and we can provide opportunities for you to learn more if you wish.
A rota system is in operation and hours will be agreed in advance with the Visitor Centre Manager and the Catering Manager. Public holidays and weekend days are classified as working days.
The Visitor Centre is mainly a day time operation, but does have some limited evening events. This means that evening work may be expected on occasion.
Please see both the job description and job details below: