Wayland Wood Warden
Watton,
Thetford,
IP25 6HN
Bluebells at Wayland Wood (credit: Richard Osbourne)
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Candidates should apply by sending a copy of their CV, detailing education, employment, relevant experience and two references. You should also send a statement outlining why you consider yourself suitable for the post and what particular skills and attributes you have which will enable you to fulfil the requirements of the job. A job description is enclosed to assist you with this. Please state where you first saw the post advertised.
Completed applications should be marked Private and Confidential and e-mailed to recruitment@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk.
The closing date for receipt of applications is midday on Monday 20th January 2025
Interviews are likely to take place online Wednesday 29th January 2025.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at the time of accepting the offer of employment.
We regret that we are unable to provide feedback from the application stage and if you have not heard from us by the end of January 2025 you should assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Thank you for your interest in this post and the work of the Trust. We wish you every success with your application.
We are seeking a part time warden for our ancient woodland at Wayland. The Wayland Wood Warden post holder will work exclusively on site at NWT Wayland Wood and provide a regular presence helping visitors to understand the special environment as well as carrying out general wardening tasks.
The Warden will undertake a range of tasks based broadly around wardening, public engagement and monitoring. Examples of the type of tasks include opening and closing the site main gates, patrolling, engaging with visitors, livestock checking (seasonal), recording site infrastructure condition and notable wildlife sightings. The post holder will work closely with the Woods and Heaths site team to support their practical work within the woodland.
The successful candidate will have a good general knowledge of and interest in wildlife conservation, excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently outside in all weathers.
This post is part time (15 hours per week) and the days and hours worked on site will be flexible by agreement with the line manager.
We offer the following benefits:
- Work on Norfolk’s most iconic and beautiful nature reserves
- Competitive annual leave entitlement
- 8 % employer contribution to Aviva pension (2% employee minimum)
- Group income protection and death in service benefits (for pension members)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
- Learning days
- All staff are eligible for free admission to our nature reserves and visitor centres.
For more information on the role please see the job description and job details below: