Visitor Centre Shift Leader (Idle Valley, 22.5hrs per week)

Visitor Centre Shift Leader (Idle Valley, 22.5hrs per week)

Closing date: Tuesday 5 May 2026

Salary: £15,297 per annum

Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Part time

Location:

Idle Valley,

North Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8RQ

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Are you passionate about customer service and working with others to achieve nature's recovery?

We are currently recruiting for a Shift Leader to join our Visitor Centre Team in delivering a high quality catering offer to conference delegates, members of the public and other visitors at our busy Idle Valley Nature Centre.

We are looking for someone with experience of working in a busy catering environment, providing a high level of customer service. You need to be hardworking and self-motivated with the ability and confidence to work independently. We expect all of our team to be warm, friendly and helpful with a 'can-do' attitude and a proactive approach to getting things done.

Knowledge of current food hygiene and environmental health legislation / knowledge of high quality food preparation and delivery / skill to supervise and motivate a team to deliver results are essential.

You'll have guidance and support from our manager and friendly colleagues, but we really want you to think on your feet and 'put yourself in the customer's shoes'.

About us

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Ltd is a fully owned subsidiary of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. We are strong believers that it is our culture that makes it a special place to work and drives our huge successes. Our people are passionate and dedicated to making Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading the best that it can be.

We are the county's leading conservation charity run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife, with nature reserves across the county - part of a UK network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts working to protect wildlife.

How to apply

For more information read the Job Profile and Person Specification. To apply, upload your CV and covering letter by visiting our Hireful page.

• Visitor Centre Shift Leader (Idle Valley, 22.5hrs per week) - Job Description [PDF]


• NWT Trading Recruitment Pack [PDF]

Closing date

The closing date for applications is 5th May 2026.

Please note that only successful applicants will be notified.

This post is subject to a Basic DBS Check.

Equal Opportunity - Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Ltd is an equal opportunities employer that strives to be a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone is valued. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We recognise that our workforce needs to represent the communities and people we work with. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups within Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, the wider charity and conservation sectors, such as people from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQ+.

Disability - If you have any support requirements to make your application, please notify us at the earliest opportunity via HR@nottswt.co.uk so that appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made to our recruitment process.

We are a Disability Confident employer. Applicants with a disability will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria for the position.

Employment checks - We are committed to safeguarding our employees; safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk; and mitigating the risk to our business of financial and/or data fraud. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks with past employers; Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level; right to work checks and driving licence checks (where applicable).

Employment of ex-offenders - This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

Our Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed via: NWT Employee Privacy Notice

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Are you passionate about customer service and working with others to achieve nature's recovery?

We are currently recruiting for a Shift Leader to join our Visitor Centre Team in delivering a high quality catering offer to conference delegates, members of the public and other visitors at our busy Idle Valley Nature Centre.

We are looking for someone with experience of working in a busy catering environment, providing a high level of customer service. You need to be hardworking and self-motivated with the ability and confidence to work independently. We expect all of our team to be warm, friendly and helpful with a 'can-do' attitude and a proactive approach to getting things done.

Knowledge of current food hygiene and environmental health legislation / knowledge of high quality food preparation and delivery / skill to supervise and motivate a team to deliver results are essential.

You'll have guidance and support from our manager and friendly colleagues, but we really want you to think on your feet and 'put yourself in the customer's shoes'., Employment checks - We are committed to safeguarding our employees; safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk; and mitigating the risk to our business of financial and/or data fraud. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks with past employers; Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level; right to work checks and driving licence checks (where applicable).

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Ltd is a fully owned subsidiary of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. We are strong believers that it is our culture that makes it a special place to work and drives our huge successes. Our people are passionate and dedicated to making Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading the best that it can be.

We are the county's leading conservation charity run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife, with nature reserves across the county - part of a UK network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts working to protect wildlife.