Assistant Warden

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We’re looking for Assistant Warden to join the local authority in a role where you will be responsible for supervising and maintaining nature reserves and hiking trails. While also contributing to programmes of work for the conservation management of semi-natural nature reserves.

In the Assistant Warden role, you will be:

- Support conservation efforts for semi-natural nature reserves, including Local Nature Reserves.
- Aid in maintenance activities for managed nature reserves, including conducting site safety audits.
- Assist in surveying, monitoring, and maintaining information systems.
- Participate in guided walks and events for the public and educational groups.
- Contribute to the development of promoted walking trails.
- Assist in creating interpretation material for nature reserves and walking trails.
- Implement applicable bylaws for managed sites with discretion.

To be considered for the Assistant Warden role, you must have:

- Additional academic background in a pertinent environmental field.
- Diverse experience in countryside management.
- Proficiency in species identification.
- Capability to work autonomously.
- Strong time management and prioritisation abilities.
- Hold a full UK driver’s license.

This is a full-time temporary role, working 37.5 hours per week. Due to the nature of this role, the working days will be 5 out of 7 per week and will include weekends and bank holidays, working hours are 9:00am - 17:30. The pay rate for this role is £12.80 plus holiday pay accrued whilst on assignment.