Centre Assistant (Fixed Term)

Belfairs Park,

Eastwood Road North, Leigh on Sea, SS9 4LR

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.