Assistant Centre Manager

Do you want a role where you can be part of an inspiring team of hardworking staff and volunteers, assuring great customer service is delivered and organising a range of events? All of this, whilst turning up each day to an idyllic nature reserve which attracts thousands of visitors each year. If you have a passion for retail and want to play a key part in enhancing the engagement of our stunning Bedfords site whilst promoting our vision, then you could be our next Assistant Centre Manager!

We have an exciting opportunity at Bedfords Park visitor 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 22.5 hours (3 days) per week across 7 days (including alternate weekends) between the hours of 8am-6pm.

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.

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 centre 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 high-quality 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 hands-on, “can do” approach is required of you in this role.

Closing date:             16th September, 5pm 

Interview date:          25th September 

How to apply:            Visit www.essexwt.org.uk/jobs

Please return your application to jobs@essexwt.org.uk

For further information please contact 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.

Protecting Wildlife for the Future and for the People of Essex