Seasonal Little Tern Wardens
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.69 to £13.90 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 2 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 March 2026 |
| Location: | Prestatyn, Denbighshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Denbighshire County Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | PCCS00041D1CWE |
Summary
Seasonal Little Tern Wardens
Job reference: PCCS00041D1CWE
Location: Gronant Dunes, Prestatyn
Salary: Grade 2 (£26,403 - £26,824 per annum / £13.69 - £13.90 per hour)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term (2 x 20 April – 20 July 2026, 1 x 20 April – 20 Aug 2026)
Closing date: 24th March 2026
The Little Tern is one of Britain’s rarest sea birds with the colony at Gronant one of the most productive sites in the UK.
We are looking for three dedicated, conscientious people to oversee the site on a rota, providing 7-days a week cover.
Tasks include maintaining the perimeter fence, talking to visitors and actively
discourage any natural predators threatening the colony. A flexible approach to work is required.
Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check and satisfactory references.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Jim Kilpatrick on 01745356197.
What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?
We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
• Family friendly policies
How to Apply?
To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:
www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us
Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.
If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply on-line via the website www.denbighshire.gov.uk. For alternative methods of applying please contact Customer Services on 01824 706101.
Candidates must complete our application form to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job reference: PCCS00041D1CWE
Location: Gronant Dunes, Prestatyn
Salary: Grade 2 (£26,403 - £26,824 per annum / £13.69 - £13.90 per hour)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term (2 x 20 April – 20 July 2026, 1 x 20 April – 20 Aug 2026)
Closing date: 24th March 2026
The Little Tern is one of Britain’s rarest sea birds with the colony at Gronant one of the most productive sites in the UK.
We are looking for three dedicated, conscientious people to oversee the site on a rota, providing 7-days a week cover.
Tasks include maintaining the perimeter fence, talking to visitors and actively
discourage any natural predators threatening the colony. A flexible approach to work is required.
Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check and satisfactory references.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Jim Kilpatrick on 01745356197.
What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?
We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
• Family friendly policies
How to Apply?
To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:
www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us
Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.
If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply on-line via the website www.denbighshire.gov.uk. For alternative methods of applying please contact Customer Services on 01824 706101.
Candidates must complete our application form to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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