Reserve Warden (Fixed-Term)

Closing Date: 21/12/2025
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Caerlaverock
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£24,394.50 per annum, pro rata
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Wetland conservation, creation and management

About The Role

Caerlaverock is a stunning nature reserve situated on the north Solway coast. We are looking to recruit a motivated Reserve Warden to join our team.

The main duties of the post are to assist in the management of the nature reserve at WWT Caerlaverock including the development and management of habitats, reserve infrastructure, and species monitoring. In addition, the post holder will play an active role in engagement with our site and core conservation messaging. This post will suit someone with reserve management experience, a good knowledge of surveying wetland species and great public engagement skills. This role also involves some duty management responsibilities. 

This is a 4-month fixed-term contract while we recruit for a permanent Reserve Warden.  The position is full-time working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 including weekends and bank holidays.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

  • Agricultural/land-management experience including use of machinery and power tools
  • Team working skills
  • Biological fieldwork skills including excellent bird ID skills
  • Computer skills including spreadsheets
  • A working knowledge of Health and Safety at Work
  • Full driving licence

Accommodation on site is available.

For more information, and to apply for the role, please click apply!

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

 Why you’ll love working at WWT
  • Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
  • Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
  • 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
  • Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
  • Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
  • Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
  • Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from our Employee Assistance Programme
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
 
Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410

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