Assistant Reserve Warden (Species Survival Fund)

About The Role

An exciting opportunity to assist with practical reserves management, as part of the Species
Survival Fund, a 2 year project: Wetter For Waders: Enhancing Somerset’s Coastal Wetlands. You’ll
be part of our team based across the Steart Marshes and Bridgwater Bay National Nature Reserves.
This will include management of habitats, working with the farmers grazing the reserve, maintenance
of infrastructure, survey and monitoring, and supervision of volunteers. Practical training will be
provided as part of the role. 

This is a fixed term contract until 28th February 2026. The role is
full time working 5 days out of 7 including some weekends and bank holidays. 

As one of the largest
of wetlands managed by WWT and an integral coastal component of the wider Somerset landscape, this
is a fantastic opportunity to learn about wetland conservation, restoration and creation. Be on the
cutting edge of management techniques supporting the increase in abundance of rare and protected
wetland habitats and species. Wetter For Waders is funded by the Government’s Species Survival
Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm’s-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The
National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency. 

About You

To join as our Assistant Reserve Warden you’ll bring: 

• Qualifications at GCSE standard (grades A – C or 4 – 9) or equivalent experience
• Experience of working in a similar environment
• Excellent observational skills.
• Experience of working in a customer service environment.
• Full UK driving licence as you will be required to drive to the reserve.

We are looking for someone who can work as part of a small team, with a positive, proactive
approach and an enthusiasm for nature conservation.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call
wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some
phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research
further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching
them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the
only question left is, what role will you play?

 Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes
  bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit. Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410