Assistant Centre Manager (Abberton)
Closing date: Tuesday 1 July 2025
Salary: £15,145.83 Per Annum
Contract type: Fixed term / Part time
Location: Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park, Church Rd, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0EU
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We are seeking an Assistant Centre Manager to join our team at the beautiful Nature Discovery Centres, based at Abberton Reservoir, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester.
The role involves deputising for the Site Manager to oversee daily operations, manage staff and volunteers, engage with visitors to ensure a positive experience, and promote donations and memberships for Essex Wildlife Trust. The Assistant Centre Manager will supervise Centre Assistants and Visitor Centre Volunteers.
Our Centres offer visitors a warm welcome, opportunities to learn about local wildlife, enjoy refreshments, and browse our gift shop, all provided by a friendly team and passionate volunteers committed to excellent customer service.
The successful candidate will be a team player, capable of engaging professionally with visitors in retail and hospitality settings, ensuring excellent customer service. Responsibilities include operating the till, preparing and serving refreshments, clearing tables, restocking retail stock, and engaging with customers.
We are looking for a friendly individual with an interest in customer service to support our visitor engagement efforts. Profits from the Centre help fund conservation, educational, and other initiatives of Essex Wildlife Trust.
This is a one-year fixed-term position, working 22.5 hours per week on a rota including weekends and bank holidays. The salary is £15,145.83 per annum (FTE £25,243.05).
Please complete an application form via our website by 9:00 am on Tuesday, 1 July 2025. Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 9 July 2025.
Our values are Impactful, Collaborative, United, and Proactive.
Essex Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in our natural environment and our team, aiming for everyone to feel valued and empowered to contribute to our vision: "A county rich in wildlife with people connected to nature".
As a Disability Confident employer, please inform us if you have a disability. We are committed to providing accessible recruitment processes and adjustments as needed.
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