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Seasonal Grounds Warden

About The Role

WWT Slimbridge has a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Grounds Warden to join their existing team.

You will undertake practical aspects in helping us maintain the grounds, living collections exhibits, play areas and other associated areas within the grounds.

This is a full time Fixed Term Contract for 3 months, 1st September to 30th November 2026, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.

About You

We are seeking an individual with a passion for horticulture/gardening who also has commercial grounds maintenance/landscaping experience and some experience of working in a private or public garden/visitor attraction.

This role is varied, interesting and calls for a can do practical approach grounded in experience and competence. You will bring a range of knowledge and skills, be organised with excellent communication skills.

A full driving licence is essential, along with practical experience of using brushcutters and basic garden maintenance machinery.

You should also be interested in the work of a conservation organisation and be able to engage with diverse audiences.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. 

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.