Reserve Warden

WWT is hiring a Reserve Warden for their Martin Mere wetland site in Ormskirk, UK. The role involves managing a 320-hectare nature reserve, focusing on habitat management, ecological monitoring, and visitor engagement. Candidates should have experience in species monitoring and reserve management, and be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions. This full-time, fixed-term position lasts until April 2028, requiring weekend work.
About The Role

Are you passionate about wetlands and want to restore one of the most biodiverse habitats in
the world?

WWT Martin Mere is seeking a dedicated and proactive Reserve Warden to join
our team in managing this remarkable RAMSAR, SPA, and SSSI wetland site in Lancashire.

This role involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of our internationally important
320-hectare nature reserve. As a Reserve Warden, you will play a major role in habitat
management tasks, ecological monitoring, and achieving targets outlined in our reserve
management plan.

This is a fixed term full-time position until April 2028, requiring you to work 5 days out of
7, including weekends and bank holidays.

About You

To join as our Reserve Warden you will:
• Bring previous experience of species monitoring which forms a large part of the role. The
ideal candidate will be competent in the identification of a wide variety of wetland species.
• Bring experience of a reserve management role and the ability to use a range of machinery
e.g. brushcutters, tractors, chainsaws.
• Be a natural people person with a proven ability to connect with visitors and promote our
conservation work.
• Be a flexible, positive team player who is, is comfortable ensuring compliance with safety
procedures, supervising volunteers/volunteer work parties and working in all weathers.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for wildlife conservation, strong communication skills,
and experience in the field. If this sounds like you then click apply.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call
wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some
phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research
further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching
them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the
only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT
• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes
bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.