Essex Wildlife Trust are the county’s leading conservation charity, committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature; 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.
Role Overview
We are looking for an Assistant Centre Manager to join us at our idyllic Nature Discovery Centre at Thorndon, in Brentwood.
Thorndon Nature Discovery Centre is situated in Thorndon Country Park and offers a variety of habitats including ancient woodland, parkland, ponds, a marsh, and meadow. The site features remarkable ancient trees such as Giant Oak and Hornbeam pollards, and is part of a historic deer park. The park is currently being restored, with goats and sheep grazing on both the north and south sides.
Responsibilities
Working closely with the Site Manager, the Assistant Centre Manager will deliver day‑to‑day operations, including administrative duties, retail and food & beverage management. The role involves supervising staff and volunteers, interacting with guests to ensure an engaging visitor experience, and supporting team members front and back of house during busy periods.
Qualifications
Essential experience in front‑facing retail and/or hospitality. A self‑motivated, ‘can‑do’ attitude and willingness to support team members during busy periods are required. Strong people skills and a passion for delivering a welcoming visitor experience in a customer‑facing environment are essential.
Working Hours & Salary
This is a permanent position working 30 hours per week on a rota basis between Monday and Sunday, including some weekends and occasional evenings. Salary is £20,194.44 per annum (FTE £25,243.05).
Benefits
Annual leave entitlement starts at 26 days per annum, increasing annually to 29 days plus Bank Holidays. Additional benefits include company sick pay, an employee assistance programme, a combined 8% contribution pension scheme, staff social days, colleague nomination scheme, and discounts in our Nature Discovery Centres.
Equality & Diversity
Essex Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. We are a Disability Confident employer and encourage applicants who have a disability to inform us so we can provide an accessible interview process. We also support the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantee interview opportunities to veterans who meet the minimum criteria for an advertised role.
Our values are Impactful, Collaborative, United and Proactive.
Contact address: Abbotts Hall Maldon Road Great Wigborough Colchester Essex CO5 7RZ United Kingdom
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