Senior Reserve Warden
Quick answer
WWT is hiring a senior reserve warden (Castle Espie, Northern Ireland) for £25,985 pa to manage wetland habitats and engage visitors, with benefits including 33 days leave and free entry to wetland centres.
- Role
- Senior Reserve Warden
- Organization
- WWT
- Location
- Castle Espie, Northern Ireland
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £25,985 pa
- Category
- Other
The role
WWT is seeking a Senior Reserve Warden to manage the nature reserve and shoreline of Strangford Lough, focusing on habitat and reserve management, ecological monitoring, and engaging visitors.
What you'll do
- Deliver practical habitat and reserve management
- Undertake and oversee ecological monitoring
- Maintain reserve infrastructure
- Supervise contractors, volunteers, and work parties
- Support species recovery projects
- Lead guided walks
What it takes
- Demonstrable experience in nature reserve management
- Experience in ecological surveying and species monitoring
- Experience in leading, training, and supervising volunteers
- Experience in applying Health & Safety requirements
- Strong organisational and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and team-working skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
33 days annual leave (up to 38 days after 5 years), free entry to all wetland centres, free car parking, secure bike storage, colleague discount, cycle to work scheme, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, employee assistance programme
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located at Castle Espie, Northern Ireland.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £25,985 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience in nature reserve management, ecological surveying, leading volunteers, and applying Health & Safety requirements.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted by visiting the WWT website.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office at Castle Espie, Northern Ireland.
How to apply
Apply directly on WWT's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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