Thorndon Nature Discovery Centre is situated in Thorndon Country Park, the site offers a variety of habitats including ancient woodland, parkland, ponds, a marsh and meadow.

As a Weekend 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.

This role is a permanent position working 8 hours per week across Saturday and Sunday. 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 Wednesday 04 November 2026. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11 November 2026. We reserve the right to close this advert early. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

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