Centre Assistant (Fixed Term - 15hrs/week)
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.08 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 May 2026 |
| Location: | CM11 1WT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Essex Wildlife Trust |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Centre Assistant to join us at our Nature Discovery Centre at Hanningfield Reservoir. This is a fixed term opportunity to help during our busy summer season.
Opened in 2012 and situated on the 11th largest reservoir in England, our Nature Discovery Centre at Hanningfield Reservoir is located between Chelmsford, Billericay and Wickford.
As a Centre Assistant, the role will include serving customers in both retail and food and beverage areas, operating tills, preparing drinks and food and assisting in events. Responsibilities also include maintaining a clean and organised environment and restocking shelves. You will work closely with our dedicated staff and volunteers, who are passionate about supporting the Trust’s mission. All surplus 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 (16 weeks), working 15 hours per week between Monday and Sunday on a rota basis, that includes regular weekend and Bank Holiday working and some evenings for events and activities. The hourly rate for this role is £13.08 per hour.
To make an application, please complete an online application form on our website by 9:00am on Tuesday 26 May 2026. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 3 June 2026. We reserve the right to close this advert early. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Our values are Impactful, Collaborative, United and Proactive.
Opened in 2012 and situated on the 11th largest reservoir in England, our Nature Discovery Centre at Hanningfield Reservoir is located between Chelmsford, Billericay and Wickford.
As a Centre Assistant, the role will include serving customers in both retail and food and beverage areas, operating tills, preparing drinks and food and assisting in events. Responsibilities also include maintaining a clean and organised environment and restocking shelves. You will work closely with our dedicated staff and volunteers, who are passionate about supporting the Trust’s mission. All surplus 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 (16 weeks), working 15 hours per week between Monday and Sunday on a rota basis, that includes regular weekend and Bank Holiday working and some evenings for events and activities. The hourly rate for this role is £13.08 per hour.
To make an application, please complete an online application form on our website by 9:00am on Tuesday 26 May 2026. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 3 June 2026. We reserve the right to close this advert early. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Our values are Impactful, Collaborative, United and Proactive.
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