Centre Assistant (Fixed Term)
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14,285.70 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | SS9 4LR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Essex Wildlife Trust |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
We are looking for a Centre Assistant to join us on a fixed term contract until end of March 2026 at our idyllic Nature Discovery Centre in the ancient Belfairs woodland in Leigh-on-Sea.
Belfairs Woodland Centre introduces visitors to the 1160-acre local landscape, a third of which is woodland, including a number of outstanding sites valuable for nature conservation. It is a crucial green lung surrounded by urban areas and provides a tremendous green space of great importance to local people of the Boroughs of Southend and Castle Point.
As a Centre Assistant, the role will include serving customers in both retail and food and beverage areas, operating tills, and preparing drinks using the barista machine. Responsibilities also include maintaining a clean and organised environment and restocking shelves. You will work closely with our dedicated volunteers, who are passionate about supporting the Trust’s mission. All revenue generated from our visitor centres directly funds vital conservation work across our reserves in Essex.
Working as part of a visitor centre team, the post holder will need to be a team player who can engage in a welcoming and professional way with our visitors - ensuring excellent customer service is always at the forefront.
We are looking for a friendly individual with an interest in customer service to join Essex Wildlife Trust in this visitor engagement role.
The position is a fixed term role until 29 March 2026, working 22.5 hours per week between Monday and Sunday on a rota basis to include weekend and bank holiday working. The starting salary is £14,285.70 per annum (FTE £23,809.50).
Please complete an application form via our website as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this advert when a successful candidate has been appointed.
Our values are Impactful, Collaborative, United and Proactive.
Belfairs Woodland Centre introduces visitors to the 1160-acre local landscape, a third of which is woodland, including a number of outstanding sites valuable for nature conservation. It is a crucial green lung surrounded by urban areas and provides a tremendous green space of great importance to local people of the Boroughs of Southend and Castle Point.
As a Centre Assistant, the role will include serving customers in both retail and food and beverage areas, operating tills, and preparing drinks using the barista machine. Responsibilities also include maintaining a clean and organised environment and restocking shelves. You will work closely with our dedicated volunteers, who are passionate about supporting the Trust’s mission. All revenue generated from our visitor centres directly funds vital conservation work across our reserves in Essex.
Working as part of a visitor centre team, the post holder will need to be a team player who can engage in a welcoming and professional way with our visitors - ensuring excellent customer service is always at the forefront.
We are looking for a friendly individual with an interest in customer service to join Essex Wildlife Trust in this visitor engagement role.
The position is a fixed term role until 29 March 2026, working 22.5 hours per week between Monday and Sunday on a rota basis to include weekend and bank holiday working. The starting salary is £14,285.70 per annum (FTE £23,809.50).
Please complete an application form via our website as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this advert when a successful candidate has been appointed.
Our values are Impactful, Collaborative, United and Proactive.
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