Little Tern Warden

A great opportunity to gain experience working to conserve a protected species - the little tern - and enthuse the general public about our work for wildlife.

The little tern, one of Britain’s rarest sea birds, is one species which over recent years has taken a liking to the beach at Seaton Carew. Many now return annually in May from West Africa to breed on the north east coast with the potential of returning to Africa in September with the next generation. Durham Wildlife Trust, on behalf of the SeaScapes Partnership, is now recruiting for little tern wardens to monitor and warden the little tern colonies off north Tees coast between May and July. As a Little Tern Warden, you will be responsible for the day-to-day wardening of the little tern colony. This includes: maintaining site protective fencing, liaising with site visitors, the general public, volunteers and project partners, and monitoring little tern activity and nest success. A sound knowledge of natural history and a passion for wildlife and its conservation are obviously essential.

Hours

Employment is on a part-time, fixed term contract basis. Some anti-social hours and weekend working will be necessary as part of this role.

This post in one of a number of Little Tern Warden posts, as such responsibilities and wardening of the site are shared across the Little Tern Warden team.

Location

Based at Seaton Carew Beach and other coastal locations at the discretion of Trust management. Access to a vehicle will be essential. Please see the Job Description (below) for further information.