Foulney Island is an important tern and seabird colony near Barrow-in-Furness. Arctic, common and little tern all breed here, and this vital role helps support the South Walney Warden to ensure the birds are protected and monitored during the short breeding season.
Foulney Island Seasonal Warden
Salary: NLW £12.21 per hour based on 35 hours per week, plus paid holidays and pension contributions.
This exciting role will see you responsible for one of the most important tern nesting colonies in the North West. Responsibilities of the post include monitoring breeding terns, waders and ducks, carrying out nest protection duties, and producing an end-of-season report. Good communication skills and knowledge of coastal birds are therefore essential. Previous experience as a warden is desirable but not essential.
Foulney Island is a remote site; therefore, the post holder is required to act in a self-reliant and independent way. The post will be supported by the Southern Reserves Officer, who is based at the nearby South Walney Nature Reserve. The post holder will also work alongside the South Walney Seasonal Warden as well as volunteers.
Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Survey and monitoring
- Nest protection
- Visitor management
- Reporting
- Liaising with the Local Community and Volunteers
- Assisting the other Wardens and Reserves Officer with the overall management of the site
The contract will start on 7 April 2025 and run for approximately 16 weeks until 27 July 2025, depending on the breeding season.
Accommodation is included and provided onsite.
The closing date for applications is 09:00 on Monday 3 March 2025.
Interviews will be held at South Walney Nature Reserve on Monday 10 March 2025.
Completed application forms should be returned with a cover letter outlining the candidate's suitability for the post, to Claire Shepherd, HR Manager, Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal, LA8 8LX or by email to admin@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk.
For any role-related queries please contact Paul Waterhouse, Southern Reserves Officer on 01539 816300.
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria.