Seasonal Warden

**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

Seasonal Warden (Test Valley) - Job Description
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Seasonal Warden (Test Valley) - Recruitment Pack.pdf
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