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Assistant Engagement Officer (Species Survival Fund)

About The Role

An exciting opportunity to work alongside the Engagement & Learning Manager to coordinate volunteers, events and engagement on site as part of the Species Survival Fund, a 2 year project: Wetter For Waders: Enhancing Somerset’s Coastal Wetlands. You'll be part of our team based at the Steart Marshes and Bridgwater Bay National Nature Reserves. This will include supporting volunteers, community engagement and programming engagement activities.

This is a fixed term contract until 28th February 2026. This is a part time position, working 15 hours a week over 2 days.

As one of the largest of wetlands managed by WWT and an integral coastal component of the wider Somerset landscape, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn about wetland conservation, restoration and creation. You will be a key advocate in communicating the power of wetlands, exploring ways of engaging new audiences and assist in monitoring the success of improved access, interpretation and activities. Sharing how cutting edge management techniques support the increase in abundance of rare and protected wetland habitats and species. 

Wetter For Waders is funded by the Government's Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm's-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency.

About You

To join as our Assistant Engagement Officer you'll bring:

• Experience in communicating with a wide range of audiences 
• Experience and willingness to play an active part of a small team
• Experience of working with a wide diversity of communities and being engaged in positive stakeholder consultation and audience development
• Demonstrable experience of achieving outcomes by working with volunteers and motivating others 
• Experience in different methodologies for engagement, consultation and evaluation
• Good IT skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence as you will be required to drive to the reserve and possibly other sites.

We are looking for a engaging and motivated person, with an ability to prioritise work loads and be able to motivate volunteers. An ability to manage budgets and resources effectively whilst remaining creative when delivering innovative programmes and materials for different audiences. An understanding of working in close liaison with local communities will be key for this role.

Hybrid working is possible with this role, but only on occasions as a key part of the role is to be present on site and available to the volunteers. 

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

 Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.