Casual Visitor Engager

This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of the visitor experience at WWT Slimbridge. As a Casual Visitor Engager, you'll help bring our wetlands, wildlife and conservation work to life through engaging activities, interactive experiences and memorable visitor encounters. No two days are the same. You could be delivering a spotlight talk, leading a pond dipping session, running craft activities, supporting science shows, or helping visitors discover more about the incredible wildlife that calls Slimbridge home.

During seasonal events, you'll also have the opportunity to step into character as an elf or other themed figure, using storytelling, roleplay and interactive engagement to create magical moments for visitors of all ages. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and is passionate about creating welcoming, engaging and inclusive experiences.

You'll develop confidence in public engagement and interpretation, work alongside a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, and play an important role in helping visitors connect with nature. Every interaction is an opportunity to inspire visitors to learn more about wetlands, wildlife and conservation. By helping people develop a deeper understanding of the natural world and the work of WWT, you'll support our mission to restore wetlands and unlock their power for wildlife and people.

This is a casual position where hours are offered on an ad hoc basis. Candidates will need to be willing to work some weekends, bank holidays and during the school holidays.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and confident communicator who enjoys working with people and creating memorable visitor experiences. The ideal candidate will be passionate about engaging diverse audiences, bringing stories to life and helping visitors connect with nature and conservation. Excellent communication and presentation skills , with the confidence to engage and interact with visitors of all ages through talks, activities, demonstrations and informal conversations.

Experience delivering high-quality customer service or visitor engagement within a visitor attraction, entertainment, hospitality, education or similar customer-facing environment. An enthusiastic and adaptable approach , with the ability to think on your feet, tailor activities to different audiences and work effectively as part of a team alongside staff and volunteers.

Confidence performing in character and using storytelling techniques to create engaging and immersive experiences, particularly during seasonal events and themed activities.

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

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