Seasonal Warden (Test Valley) Southampton, England
Job description
Closing date: Friday 9 June 2023
Salary: £19,838 pro rata gross per annum
Contract type: Seasonal / Working hours: Part time
Location: Testwood Lakes, Brunel Road, Calmore, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3YD
We are looking for a Seasonal Warden (Test Valley) to 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 wildlife importance of the reserve and Trust’s interests while reinforcing responsible use of the site. The post holder will act as a point of contact for weekend volunteers at the education centre.
Seasonal Warden (Test Valley)
Part Time, Annualised Hours Contract – An average of 21 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract until September 2023
Salary: £19,838 pro rata gross per annum
Location: Testwood Lakes
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!’
We want great places to live that are good for people and good for wildlife.
We want nature to be normal, for children to grow up with wild green spaces to explore.
We want to restore and re-wild our land and sea and tip the balance in favour of nature.
We know this is what’s needed for our food, oxygen, physical and mental health, our prosperity and for a strong and vibrant society.
We know that nature’s recovery can help tackle the climate crisis.
Our future has to be wilder!
We are seeking a Seasonal Warden (Test Valley) to join our cause.
This Fixed Term, Annualised Hours role involves:
Wardening:
Providing a friendly visual presence in public areas responding to queries and positively engaging where possible.
Politely & confidently reinforcing rules and appropriate use of the site (e.g. dog walking) in a safe & professional manner
Increasing visitors’ understanding and appreciation of the work carried out by the Trust at Testwood Lakes and across the county.
Estate management
Inspecting boundaries, paths and infrastructure and undertake small repairs, where appropriate
Undertaking livestock lookering.
Undertaking minor estate duties as directed by Reserve team.
The full Job Description is available below, but in summary, the following is required:
Experience
Experience of working with and engaging with the general public.
Previous employment or volunteering experience in a related field (desirable)
Experience of working with Volunteers (desirable)
Knowledge
A genuine interest in and knowledge of wildlife and nature conservation.
A genuine interest in positively engaging the public.
The means to travel to different sites as and when required.
Skills
Good communication skills, confident with face-to-face communication.
Entry level IT literate (particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
Basic practical skills (e.g., hand tools).
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.
Closing date: 09 June 2023. Please note that we will be holding interviews as and when applications come in.
To apply for the role, please complete the below 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.
Seasonal Warden (Test Valley) - Job Description
Seasonal Warden (Test Valley) JD PS_0.pdf
Seasonal Warden (Test Valley) - Recruitment Pack
Seasonal Warden (Test Valley) - Recruitment Pack.pdf
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