Site Manager- Bedfords Park

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. 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.

The visitor centre is set in the grounds of Bedfords Park, a historic parkland site of 215 acres, owned and managed by the London Borough of Havering. The nature reserve affords fantastic views over London and into Kent. The park includes many valuable habitats such as mature woodland, species rich wildflower meadows, ponds, streams and marshy areas. There are many exotic trees originally planted in the mansion gardens, such as Cedar of Lebanon.

The ideal candidate will be a positive person that enjoys providing a welcoming visitor experience, thrives in a busy customer facing environment and enjoys a challenge. We are looking for someone with a strong retail and catering background as this role will include some basic food preparation and front of house duties. Food Hygiene qualifications are also desirable.

Please note this role is full time and will require regular weekend working, usually alternate weekends, as part of a rota. An enhanced DBS check will also be required for this post.

Closing date: 9am on 20th September 2018
Interview date: 8th October 2018

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