Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Assistant Warden

Salary: £19,650.00 - £20,043.00

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Location: Dudley

Dudley Countryside Services is seeking an Assistant Warden to join our existing team at The Leasowes Nature Reserve to help manage and conserve this important urban nature reserve.

This is an opportunity to join a well established team, responsible for all aspects of the management of Dudley's nature reserves.

As well as experience, skills and a keen interest in nature conservation, you will need to have an understanding of and commitment to outdoor education, events and community involvement.

The nature of the post would suit someone just starting their career in conservation.

In return we can offer

• A generous Local Government Pension
• Annual Leave – from 25 days up to 33 days (Plus Bank Holidays and 1 extra Statutory Day) depending upon salary and length of service
• Learning & Development – A varied offering of in-house and external learning interventions and professional development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff Counselling Service – In-house access for all with a variety of therapeutic approaches to suit the individual needs of each client
• Wellbeing – a range of activities to enhance and support your wellbeing
• Occupational Health – a service to support you to stay well at work, both physically and mentally
• Family Friendly Policies - Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave – Enhanced entitlement above national average
• Sick Pay – Enhanced entitlement above national average
• Corporate Gym Membership – across Dudley Borough Leisure Centres

   
If you have any informal enquiries please contact Helen Edwards on 01384 814642.

For further details and to apply please click here.

The closing date for applications is 23 August

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; therefore the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

NB: We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised date if a large number of applications are received.

Closing Date: 23/08/2022  Location: The Leasowes Nature Reserve, Leasowes Lane, Halesowen, B62 8QF