Work for Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is the county's largest environmental charity, committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk's wildlife and wild places.

We value respect, integrity, trust and responsibility. We want our people to be as diverse as nature itself and so we particularly encourage applications from those currently under-represented within our sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We welcome people of all backgrounds and levels of experience with nature, and continually strive to improve our culture and practices. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. Please let us know if you require any adjustment processes to make our recruitment process more accessible.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level.

If you have time on your hands and want to help Norfolk's wildlife then why not volunteer on some of our fantastic nature reserves. Find out more.
Please see the Job Details for application information, and Job Descriptions for more about each position. Please indicate clearly for which post you are applying. Download these below or send an A4 SAE (£1.28 stamp) to Reception at:

Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Bewick House
22 Thorpe Road
Norwich
NR1 1RY

PLEASE NOTE: For any emailed applications, please send any documents as part of your application as attachments to your email. We are unable to download documents that arrive in formats such as Gmail Confidential Mode.
Migrant hawker, photo by Peter Dent
Stoat, photo by Nick Appleton

Boat Trip Operator - Hickling Broad & Ranworth Broad

Part-time – Casual basis
Salary - £10.73 per hour (pay review pending)
Fixed Term Contract - April to October period (inclusive).

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is the country’s largest environmental charity, committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk’s wildlife and wild places. Our Visitor Centres are situated on five of our nature reserves; including Cley Marshes, Hickling Broad NNR, Holme Dunes NNR, Ranworth Broad, and Weeting Heath NNR and we welcome 250,000 people every year to these reserves.

As well as ensuring visitors are well received and our Visitor Centres are in good order, we seek to increase Trust membership through active recruitment and income through sales, permits and donations. Boat trip operators support the Trust in its commitment to improving the visitor experience by providing information, interpretation and a friendly welcome, whilst providing a quality service.

The Boat Trip Operators will be responsible for the daily operation of a ferry service from Malthouse Staithe to the NWT “Broads Wildlife Centre” at Ranworth Broad and also for taking visitors on boat trips to experience Ranworth Broad. At Hickling Broad there are daily water trails and occasional evening boat trips. The boats used are based on a “reedlighter” type design, carry up to twelve passengers and are powered by electric motors.

The post holders will also be required to undertake general maintenance on the boat as required, undertake daily checks on both the boat and life jackets and ensure the health and safety of all passengers.

Please see here for the Job description and Job details.

Hiring multiple candidates.
 
The post will be taken off our website when it has been filled.

Assistant Arboricultural Consultant

12-month Fixed Term Contract - Possibility of extending as required.
Salary: £22,000 to £25,500 pro rata per annum (depending on experience)
Part-time 21 hours per week over 3 days

Norfolk Wildlife Services is a professional, experienced and dedicated team offering a comprehensive range of ecological and arboricultural consultancy services. All our profits are donated to our ‘parent’ charity, Norfolk Wildlife Trust for the benefit of nature conservation in Norfolk.
 
Our focus is on providing high quality ecological expertise to ensure our client’s projects move forward while ensuring protection and benefits for wildlife.
 
Norfolk Wildlife Service are delighted to offer an opportunity to find a Tree Surveyor and Consultant to support contracts in and around East Anglia.

You will be carrying out field-based surveys, collecting data, writing reports and supporting TPO applications. You will be comfortable in working with clients, personable, and keen to continue your arboriculture career growth.

This opportunity will suit someone who is focused on training toward a higher level arboricultural diploma and have excellent BS5837 survey experience, strong tree species and veteran tree as well as good knowledge of trees in the planning system.
Knowledge and experience of tree risk assessments, tree planting and aftercare, biology, physiology and morphology of trees.

You will be comfortable working in an unsupervised capacity, and will be confident working and operating with a range of clients.

The role offers an opportunity to work with the Ecology team assisting with tasks within the field. Interviews will be arranged as applications are received.

Please see here for the Job description and Job details.

The post will be taken off our website when it has been filled.

Catering Supervisor - Holme Dunes

Full-time (37.5 hours), permanent
Salary: £11.39 per hour (pay review pending)

Norfolk Wildlife Trust is the country’s largest environmental charity, committed to the protection and enhancement of Norfolk’s wildlife and wild places.
 
We are seeking a well organised, self-motivated and experienced catering person to ensure the smooth day to day running of the café and supervision of staff, providing good quality foods and beverages to our customers.
 
The successful candidate will be expected to hold or train and achieve a Food Hygiene Certificate and will have previous experience working within the catering industry, preferably in a supervisory role.

Please see here for the job description and job details

The post will be taken off our website when it has been filled.