Early Careers Assistant

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of conservationists? Do you thrive on building relationships, engaging with young talent, and shaping impactful early career opportunities? If so, we want you to join our team!

As an Early Careers Assistant, you'll play a vital role in promoting and developing WWT’s Early Careers programme. You’ll work closely with the Early Careers Development Officer to help deliver inspiring career opportunities across WWT. Your efforts will directly contribute to opening doors for young people in the conservation sector and support our Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging policy by breaking down barriers to recruitment and helping us create a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

What you’ll be doing

• Engaging & Inspiring – Build strong relationships with external partners (schools, colleges, universities, and training providers) to promote WWT’s early career pathways.
• Supporting Young Talent – Work with the Early Careers Development Officer to raise awareness of opportunities, attend career fairs, and engage with students.
• Keeping Things Running Smoothly – Provide essential administrative support to ensure the success of our Early Careers programme.
• Improving Processes – Help streamline and enhance systems to create a more efficient and impactful experience for early career professionals
• Collaborating & Innovating – Work closely with WWT’s People Team to ensure a seamless journey for early career talent.
• Making an Impact Online – Working alongside the WWT Marketing team, you will use digital marketing to promote our opportunities and success stories, positioning WWT as an employer of choice in conservation.

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?

• 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 Care first