Learning and Discovery Officer (Maternity Cover)
Salary: Negotiable
Contract: Maternity Cover – up to 40 hours per week in peak season – Maternity period – February 2025 – October 2025
Closing Date for Applications - 3 January 2025
The Wildheart Trust is a young charity currently in a period of exciting change. We have big goals for the future, and some incredible ground-breaking projects underway. Our Learning & Discovery Team is at the forefront of this change, and we are excited now to be able to recruit Maternity Cover for the 2025 season.
We are looking for an energetic, personable, outgoing and creative team member to help support our current learning and discovery team by hosting educational visits, workshops, and provisions as part of the department's diverse offering. This post would best suit an applicant looking for full-time hours with availability between February and October.
This role will affirm the work of the Wildheart Trust by providing an educational experience for our 2025 cohort of schools and groups. Above all, candidates must be personable and approachable, ensuring a good day out for all. You must have exemplary communication skills and the ability to interact and engage with visitors of all ages. The right candidates will need a sound knowledge of animals, conservation, and the natural world.
In return, we can offer you an exceptionally varied, unique role within a newly formed team. As part of your package, you will enjoy employee discounts and free sanctuary admission for your household while working with us. Alongside this, we have various Island business discounts, including ferry travel and leisure memberships. Parking for staff is free, and we provide a uniform.
To apply for this job, please send us a cover note explaining why you are the perfect candidate for this role, along with a copy of your most recent CV to recruitment@wildheartanimalsanctuary.org.
Please note that we often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting officer within two weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion.
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