Seasonal Warden (Testwood Lakes)

Location: Totton, Hampshire (Brunel Road, Calmore, SO40 3YD)

Salary: GBP12.00 per hour

Variable Hours: hours on average each week, to include weekends and bank holidays.

Fixed-Term Contract (From March September 2024)

Closing date: 15 January 2024

Interviews: Week commencing 15 January 2024

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a grassroots movement working for nature s recovery and to bring people closer to nature.

Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital!

Our future has to be wilder!

We are seeking a Seasonal Warden (Testwood Lakes) to join our cause.

As part of the Test Valley Team, the posts provide an important visual presence at one of the Trust s flagship reserves. Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve is a popular destination for the public and provides an important countryside destination in close proximity to Totton and Southampton. Part of the reserve is a multifunctional site providing access and use for angling, recreation and dog walkers. The Education Centre is a busy destination for visiting school groups and at weekend hosts a multitude of children and family groups.

The post holder will assist the Reserve and Education team by providing a visual presence at the reserve during weekends and bank holidays. Positive & confident engagement with the public is a necessity to promote the importance of the reserve for wildlife and Trust s interests while reinforcing responsible use of the site. The post holder will act as a point of contact for any weekend volunteers. Minor estate duties will be required, including livestock lookering and cutting back path edges. Short visits to adjacent nature reserves may be required.

A DBS check will be required due to the nature of engagement.

The full job description and recruitment pack are available on our website, but in summary, the following is required:

Experience

Experience of working with and engaging with the general public.

Knowledge

A genuine interest in and knowledge of wildlife and nature conservation.

A genuine interest in positively engaging the public.

Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications & Skills

Right to work in the UK.

Good communication skills, confident with face-to-face communication.

Entry level IT literate (particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Personal Qualities

Resilient.

Approachable and friendly manner- a real people person .

Effective communicator.

Wild About Inclusion!

As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

To apply for the role, please complete the online application form. In the supporting information section, you ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the attached Recruitment Pack.