Visitor Services and Park Assistant

The Wildwood Trust is looking for dynamic and reliable people to join their team of Visitor Services staff. This position requires outgoing and positive people who are passionate about the crucial work the trust does in protecting British wildlife, and who would be able to convey this passion to our visiting public.

The job will include roles and responsibilities such as recruiting members to our cause, working in the shop, cleaning, stocking, car parking, manning our hugely popular drop slide and bear bridge as well as interacting with the public on a daily basis. The job is a mix of indoor and outdoor work, and every day will be different! All new staff will be given full training in all areas.

The position is part time, seasonal with the possibility of permanent work, and we are a 7 day a week tourist attraction so being available for weekends and school holidays is a must. Hours are flexible and we are a seasonal park, so the length of the working day changes throughout the year.

If you are interested, please send a CV and cover letter to Laura Shea at help@wildwoodtrust.org

Interviews will be arranged with you, and the position is for an immediate start ready for the 2018 season.

Role Profile – Social Science Research

Balfour Beatty Rail are looking for a Social Science research student to assist in a business culture research project.

This will be an unpaid 4 week summer placement opportunity based in Folkestone.

Applicants should apply directly to David MacCabe david.maccabe@balfourbeatty.com with a CV and cover letter.

There is no deadline date – however, they are looking to fill the position as soon as possible, so don’t miss out!

National Trust London & South East are looking for a Kent student or graduate to look at their wildlife data, and help establish systems to ensure historical data is collated digitally.

Potential projects and tasks could include:

• Looking at historical data for birds (breeding, migrating or whatever) and butterflies on the chalk/clifftop grassland
• Ensuring that we have good links with local “amateur naturalists” and species recorders and that all data is being recorded and can be analysed
• Identifying key species that we should manage for  – possibly focusing on those we have at present but also those that may move in or out because of climate change
• Producing  a series of recommendations for future management
• Helping with day-to-day management of local National Trust sites

This will be an unpaid position, but travel expenses can be claimed.

If you are interested, please contact:  Crispin.Scott@nationaltrust.org.uk