Seasonal Horticultural Assistant

Fixed Term Contract for 3 months

We are looking for a proactive individual to join our horticultural team at WWT’s Martin Mere Centre. Duties will include the daily and general maintenance of the grounds and enclosures; weed control, pruning and mowing. The successful candidate will support other members of the horticultural staff in the overall maintenance and presentation of the site.

The position also requires you to work on the canoe safari and to assist with car parking during busy periods.

This position is varied, interesting and calls for a practical approach grounded in experience and competence.

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 over 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’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after 5 years’ service
• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 7%
• Life assurance providing 3 times annual salary
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and wellbeing including our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free entry to all our centres

Closing date: 31st May 2023

Interview date: 13th June 2023