Seasonal Grounds Assistant

Closing Date: 04/05/2026
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Arundel
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Advertising Salary
£14,991 per annum, pro rata (£24,985 FTE)
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Property, facilities and grounds maintenance

About The Role

We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Seasonal Grounds Assistant at our Arundel Wetland Centre. This role assists in the delivery of a great visitor experience by keeping public areas safe and well maintained. This includes the living collection areas.
 
You will assist in the maintenance of designated areas, be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the grounds and contribute to a safe and inspiring site for visitors.
 
The role will also involve the use of horticultural machinery. The post holder will be required to adhere to health and safety guidelines at all times. 
 
This is a 6-month, fixed-term contract working 22.5 hours a week. 

About You

To join us, you will have:
  • a good basic education to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Mathematics.
  • a full current driving licence.
  • experience of working in visitor services environment.
  • experience of maintenance and cleaning duties.
  • prior experience of using horticultural machinery such as tractors, strimmers, mowers etc.
  • the ability to work independently under general work instructions.
  • the ability to adhere to Health and Safety regulations to ensure the safety and welfare of colleagues and visitors
 Please note this role is not suitable for hybrid working.

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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