Essex Wildlife Trust are 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.
Job Details
* Fixed‑term role (16 weeks)
* 15 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a rota including weekends, bank holidays and events
* Hourly rate £13.08 per hour
Responsibilities
* Serve customers in retail and food & beverage areas, operating tills.
* Prepare drinks and food and assist in events.
* Maintain a clean and organised environment.
* Restock shelves.
* Engage visitors in a welcoming and professional manner, ensuring excellent customer service.
Qualifications
* Friendly individual with an interest in customer service.
* Team player, able to engage visitors positively.
Benefits
* Annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days per annum increasing to 29 days plus bank holidays.
* Company sick pay increasing with length of service.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Combined 8% contribution pension scheme.
* Staff social days.
* Colleague nomination scheme.
* Discounts at Nature Discovery Centres.
Diversity & Inclusion
Essex Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome, valuing diversity in both nature and people.
As a Disability Confident employer, please let us know if you have a disability; we are committed to offering an interview that meets the minimum criteria for the post and making adjustments for accessibility.
We support the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantee interviews to veterans meeting the minimum criteria for advertised roles.
Our Mission & Values
Impactful, Collaborative, United, Proactive.
Our vision: “A county rich in wildlife with people connected to nature.”
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