Catering/Retail Supervisor

Closing Date: 09/02/2026
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Castle Espie
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£24,901.50 per annum
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Catering

About The Role

Our Castle Espie Wetland Centre is looking for someone to assist the Trading Manager in creating, developing and managing an inspirational and vibrant trading (catering, retail, admissions) environment that provides an excellent visitor experience.  This role works closely with the Trading Manager to consistently deliver and meet or exceed against agreed targets and help generate profits that support the conservation work of WWT. Working operationally and flexibly within the trading teams.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Shape the visitor experience by generating a warm and welcoming trading environment which is inspirational, vibrant and represents the WWT brand.
  • Work with the Trading Manager to develop and maintain techniques to pro-actively promote and maximise sales opportunities, adapting to seasonal changes and changes in visitor buying behaviours.
  •  Implement the appropriate standards, procedures and best practice as expected from WWT.
  •  Lead, coach, and engage team members to adapt to continuous change and the implementation of new initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with financial controls and procedures across all Trading operations.
  • Fully adhere to and comply with all legislative standards, in particular Industry Food Hygiene standards. 

At WWT we believe the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them, so we bring awe-inspiring nature up close and let it do the talking. People feel part of something amazing and are motivated to make a difference.

By providing an excellent visitor experience as a member of the team, you will be encouraging our visitors to make the most of their visit to Castle Espie, and to understand and support our work to save wetlands for wildlife and people.

This is full time, fixed-term contract for 3 months, working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days from 7. The role includes weekend and bank holiday working.

When visiting our website, you will notice the position is referred to as Trading Supervisor. This is how the role is known internally at WWT.

About You

The successful candidate will: 
  • Be educated to a minimum of GCSE standard or equivalent
  • Have experience in a relevant trading/commercial (retail and/or catering) environment
  • Have a proven track record in delivering or exceeding targets
  • Experience in delivering exceptional standards of customer care
You will need your own transport to get to the Centre as there are no direct public transport links to the Centre.

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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