Essex Wildlife Trust Ltd

Essex Wildlife Trust, the county's leading conservation charity, is committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature. Our goal by 2030 is to protect and connect 30% of land and sea and to inspire 1 in 4 people in Essex to take action for wildlife. We are seeking a Site Manager for our Thameside Nature Discovery Park. This is a 12-month fixed-term position. The Site Manager will oversee daily operations, including administration, retail, food and beverage, maintenance, inventory, budgeting, people management (employees and volunteers), and event planning. The role requires meeting commercial targets. Ideal candidates will have experience in a commercial visitor attraction environment, with skills in F&B, hospitality, and retail. The candidate should be able to lead and motivate the team, engage proactively with visitors, manage staff, and understand health and safety regulations, including food safety and event planning. A passion for wildlife is advantageous. This full-time role involves working five days out of seven, including weekends and bank holidays, throughout the year. The starting salary is £32,472.95 annually. Benefits include free life assurance, parking, branded clothing, and enhanced leave and sick pay, increasing with service. To apply, complete the online application form on our website by 9:00 am on Friday, 11 July 2025. Interviews are scheduled for Thursday, 17 July 2025. We may close this advert early, so early application is encouraged. Our core values are Impactful, Collaborative, United, and Proactive. Annual leave starts at 26 days per year, increasing to 29 days plus Bank Holidays. We offer company sick pay, an employee assistance programme, a pension scheme with an 8% contribution, staff social days, colleague nominations, and discounts at our Nature Discovery Centres. Essex Wildlife Trust is dedicated to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued. We recognize the importance of diversity in both our natural environment and our workforce. We aim to create a welcoming environment where all can contribute to our vision: "A county rich in wildlife with people connected to nature." As a Disability Confident employer, please inform us if you have a disability. We are committed to providing accessible recruitment processes and will offer adjustments as needed. Supporting documents are available for download: Role Information Pack SM Thameside.pdf Rehabilitation of Offenders Policy Statement (3).pdf Our address: Abbotts Hall, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7RZ, United Kingdom.