Reserve Warden

Are you passionate about wetlands and want to restore one of the most biodiverse habitats in the world?

WWT Martin Mere is seeking a dedicated and proactive Reserve Warden to join our team in managing this remarkable RAMSAR, SPA, and SSSI wetland site in Lancashire.

This role involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of our internationally important 320-hectare nature reserve. As a Reserve Warden, you will play a major role in habitat management tasks, ecological monitoring, and achieving targets outlined in our reserve management plan. 

This is a fixed term full-time position until April 2028, requiring you to work 5 days out of 7, including weekends and bank holidays.

To join as our Reserve Warden you will:

• Bring previous experience of species monitoring which forms a large part of the role. The ideal candidate will be competent in the identification of a wide variety of wetland species.
• Bring experience of a reserve management role and the ability to use a range of machinery e.g. brushcutters, tractors, chainsaws.
• Be a natural people person with a proven ability to connect with visitors and promote our conservation work.
• Be a flexible, positive team player who is, is comfortable ensuring compliance with safety procedures, supervising volunteers/volunteer work parties and working in all weathers.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for wildlife conservation, strong communication skills, and experience in the field. If this sounds like you then click apply.