Assistant Centre Manager- Belfairs

Essex Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity.  It has more than 37,000 members, manages and protects over 8,400 acres of land on 87 nature reserves and 2 nature parks and runs 10 visitor centres.  The aim of Essex Wildlife Trust is to Protect Wildlife for the Future and for the People of Essex.  It is supported financially by members, local businesses and grant making organisations.  It is one of the largest of the 46 county wildlife trusts that work together throughout the British Isles as The Wildlife Trusts.

We have an exciting opportunity at Belfairs Woodland Centre for an Assistant Centre Manager.

If you would like to work in a beautiful location and become part of our friendly, dedicated team we would love for you to join us!

The successful applicant will work 15 hours (2 days) per week across 7 days (including alternate weekends) between the hours of 8am-6pm.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Site Manager with the day to day running of a busy centre including supporting and managing a team of volunteers.
• Providing a warm welcome for our visitors
• Helping to create, organise and run an engaging programme of events
• Ensuring a high quality and profitable retail offer is available at all times
• Supporting a highquality catering offer, to maximise the customer experience.
• Stepping into a duty manager role in the absence of a Site Manager (days off and holidays)
• A handson, “can do” approach is required of you in this role.

Closing date:             15th July 2019

Interview date:          25th July 2019

How to apply:            Please visit www.essexwt.org.uk/jobs

For further information please contact Greg Borgartz – Site Manager, Belfairs or Abby Bumstead – Visitor Engagement Area Manager (North) at gregb@essexwt.org.uk or abbyb@essexwt.org.uk.

Please return all applications to jobs@essexwt.org.uk

Essex Wildlife Trust aims to employ a diverse body of people with different perspectives, values and attitudes. We seek to promote an inclusive environment where differences are shared and valued; unfair treatment or discrimination is challenged; and everyone is able to reach their full potential.