Job Overview
Essex Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature; and we would love you to join our committed and enthusiastic team. By 2030 we aim to protect and connect 30% of land and sea and inspire 1 in 4 people in Essex to take action for wildlife.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Centre Assistant to join us at our Nature Discovery Centre at Hanningfield Reservoir. This is a fixed term opportunity to help during our busy summer season.
Opened in 2012 and situated on the 11th largest reservoir in England, our Nature Discovery Centre at Hanningfield Reservoir is located between Chelmsford, Billericay and Wickford.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve customers in retail and food & beverage areas.
* Operate tills and prepare drinks and food.
* Assist in events.
* Maintain a clean and organised environment.
* Restock shelves.
Role Details
Fixed term (16 weeks) working 20 hours per week between Monday and Sunday on a rota basis, including regular weekend, Bank Holiday and some evenings for events and activities. The hourly rate is £13.08 per hour.
Benefits & Entitlements
Annual leave entitlement starts at 26 days per annum, increasing to 29 days plus Bank Holidays. We provide company sick pay, an employee assistance programme, a combined 8% contribution pension scheme, staff social days, a colleague nomination scheme and discounts in our Nature Discovery Centres.
Our Values
Impactful, Collaborative, United and Proactive.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essex Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we know how important diversity is, both in our natural world and amongst the people we employ. We want everyone to feel valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of “A county rich in wildlife with people connected to nature”.
As a Disability Confident employer, please let us know if you have a disability so we can offer an interview that meets the minimum criteria. If you require adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible, please let us know.
We are proud to be an employer that supports the Armed Forces Covenant and are committed to supporting those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families. Armed Forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for an advertised role will be guaranteed an interview.
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