Essex Wildlife Trust • RM12 6DF
About this role
We are looking for a 14 hour part time Centre Assistant to join us on a permanent position at our idyllic Nature Discovery Centre at Ingrebourne.
Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre provides much-needed community facilities and education opportunities to Hornchurch Country Park; a well used and much loved open space, of great importance to people and wildlife.
As a Centre Assistant, the role will include serving customers in both retail and food and beverage areas, operating tills, preparing drinks using the barista machine, cooking 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 permanent role, working 14 hours per week between Monday and Sunday on a rota basis to include weekend and bank holiday working. The rate of pay for this role is £13.08 per hour.
Please complete an application form via our website by 9:00am on Friday 05 June 2026 with interviews arranged for Thursday 11 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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