The Trading Assistant is a key part of the WWT Welney Team delivering an amazing customer service experience for our visitors. Your role will be diverse, spread across our admissions, retail and catering operation. Your role will also support our holiday cottages and functions.
We will provide training and coaching for all aspects of the role and will look for attitude over experience.This is a great opportunity to develop your hospitality skills and make a difference for wetland conservation.
This is a seven-day-a-week operation. We work on a rota which will include regular weekend work, additional hours may be available to meet the business need and cover annual leave.
This is a part time role working 25 hours per week from 1st March - 31st October, then 33 hours per week from 1st November - 28th February.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently
- Ability to positively engage with visitors
- Ability to problem solve
- Willingness to learn
Previous catering experience is preferred but not essential - successful candidates with no catering background will be given full training to complete their duties to the highest standard. Please view the full job description for all the responsibilities and specifications for the role.
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 our Employee Assistance Programme
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
Wetland conservation, creation and management
Wetland conservation, creation and management
Trading Assistant employer: WWT
At WWT Slimbridge, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to restoring wetlands and fostering a supportive work environment. Our team enjoys generous benefits such as 33 days of annual leave, free entry to all wetland centres, and a contributory pension scheme, all while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a commitment to conservation. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth in a vibrant and inspiring setting.
