Ranger

Are you someone wishing to make a difference to the wildlife in Essex, with great organisational skills? Are you an engaging individual with a passion for habitat management, able to communicate well with people about EWT’s work? If the answer is yes, then this could be the role for you.

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 11 visitor centres. The aim of Essex Wildlife Trust is to Protect Wildlife for the Future and for the People of Essex.

We have an exciting opportunity at Thurrock Thameside Nature Park and Visitor Centre. The successful applicant will work 37.5 hours per week across 7 days

Responsibilities include:
• Co-ordinate and oversee reserve management of 240 acres of Nature Reserve, increasing to 860 acres in next 5 years.
• Play an active part of the Visitor Centre Team supporting their delivery.
• Managing a strong team of volunteers to ensure reserves tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Ensuring safe working practices at all times.
• Ensure our visitors are engaged with the wildlife of the site, through delivery of a varied programme of events and walks.
• Provide an inspiring site for visitors, enabling them to connect with nature and the natural environment.
• Maintaining a robust programme of species monitoring and surveying to inform the site management.

Closing date: 5th March 2019, 9am
Interview date: 14th March 2019

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