Canoe Safari Operative x2
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
Ormskirk, Lancashire £9.10/hour
Paid • Part Time • Fixed Term Contract
www.wwt.org.uk
Sectors: conservation & wildlife
Closing date: Tuesday, 8th March 2022
WWT Martin Mere is looking for enthusiastic individuals to ensure the smooth running of our Canoe Safari attraction from 28 March to 25 September 2022. You will greet visitors, encourage them to engage in the activity and make sure the canoes and accessories are safe to use. Other duties will include providing correctly fitted buoyancy aids to all visitors and making sure they have received the necessary instructions for undertaking the activity.
The successful candidates must have experience of working in a visitor attraction or a customer focused environment and have the ability to engage with people at all levels.
There are 2 positions available:
1 x 19.5 hour position, working 3 days per week Sunday to Tuesday
1 x 13 hour position, working 2 days per week on Saturday and Sunday
19.5hrs per week £9,227 per annum
13hrs per week £6,151 per annum
Please indicate on your application form which of the posts you would like to be considered for if you have a preference.
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity that protects wetlands for wildlife and people. We conserve, restore and create wetlands. We are pioneers in saving wetland wildlife, both in the UK and around the world. At our 10 UK sites around a million visitors a year engage with wetland nature. We work internationally in key global wetland areas, balancing conservation with sustainable livelihoods and influencing national and international conservation policies.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service pro rata
Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
Life assurance
Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
Cycle to work scheme
Free entry to all our centres
For more information, and to apply for the role, please visit our website.
Closing date: Tuesday 8th March 2022
Interview date: To be confirmed
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.