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Our client is looking for three Centre Assistants for the Rathlin West Light Seabird Centre on Rathlin Island for the 2026 Spring and Summer Season. Seasonal Visitor Assistant x 3 Reference: OCT Location: Rathlin Island - Rathlin West Light Seabird Centre Contract: 6 months, Seasonal Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week (7 day rota) Salary: £24,571.00 - £26,231.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata Benefits: Opportunity to rent a room in a staff house Could you help this organisation to provide a brilliant experience for the 20,000+ visitors who come to enjoy the extraordinary spectacle of a quarter of a million endangered seabirds gathering to breed on the cliffs and sea stacks at the West Light? This is a role for people who genuinely share this charity's passion for saving nature. Crucially, they inspire visitors to support the environment and wildlife and the many vital projects of this charity which protect our wild places and biodiversity. They do this by sharing knowledge and enthusiasm and actively engaging every single visitor. You will need to be a 'people person' and work closely with a team of staff and volunteers to deliver the warmest welcome and an exceptional visitor experience. In addition to helping people understand and enjoy the birds, you will introduce people to the opportunity to explore Ireland's only upside-down lighthouse, a functioning lighthouse with a fascinating history and powerful ties to the people of Rathlin Island. This employer is also ambassadors for the island and the local area. They can guide visitors to other nearby attractions, particularly to opportunities to engage with natural spaces and wildlife. Candidates should have the confidence to address and marshal large groups of people. You will also need to be a multi-tasker who can process ticket sales efficiently, promote membership of this environmental and conservatoin charity, and simultaneously maximise uptake of the refreshment and retail offerings. The organisation prides themselves on immaculate presentation of their premises, so cleaning and maintenance are important tasks throughout the day. They are keen to uphold their reputation of giving the warmest friendliest welcome 'in the West'! Centre Assistants will live on Rathlin during the season with the opportunity to rent staff accommodation on the island. Rathlin is a place of astonishing natural beauty where daily immersion in an unspoiled natural environment is a very rich experience. You will also have the chance to engage with the vibrant social and cultural life of the island living in a welcoming island community experiencing small island life. This is a seven-day-a-week operation. You will work on rota which will include regular weekend work and occasional evening shifts for special events. If this appeals to you, please apply. It is not just a seasonal job; it will be an unforgettable life adventure. Essential qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience: 4 GCSEs at grades A-C and 2 A levels or equivalent. Computer literate Enthusiasm for our mission Multi-tasking ability Excellent verbal and written communications skills Great personal presentation and interpersonal skills A team player who can motivate and inspire people Ability to work on own initiative Ability to manage and respond to customer needs and feedback Ability to maximise opportunities for visitor engagement and income generation Able to build and maintain strong working relationships Desirable criteria: Catering, hospitality or Visitor Attraction experience Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace Knowledge of basic food hygiene Till operation and cash handling experience Driving License and ability to drive in the UK Tourism and Leisure related qualification Working knowledge of visitor engagement techniques Additional Information This is a temporary contract for 6 months working 37.5 hours per week. Accommodation is available to rent for the duration of the post. Closing date: 23:57, Tuesday, 30th December 2025 This employer will conduct interviews for this position from 5th -9th January 2026. Please note: The right is reserved to close this advert at any time. Please submit an application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. Interested? To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. This role will require completion of the employer's Safeguarding level 2 training in addition to the standard pre-employment checks. Our client is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This charity is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve their vision of creating a world richer in nature, they need more people, and more diverse people, on nature's side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, they are particularly interested in receiving your application. No agencies please.

Visitor Experience Officer - Rathlin Island Reference: OCT Location: Rathlin Island Contract: 26 weeks, Seasonal Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £25,847.00 - £27,594.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata Benefits: Opportunity to rent a room in staff house on the island. Our client is looking for a team player with excellent interpersonal and communications skills combined with a passion for connecting people with nature, someone deeply committed to their mission of saving the natural environment and maintaining biodiversity. Working at Rathlin Island West Lighthouse and Seabird Centre, this charity's most spectacular visitor attraction and most successful people engagement reserve in Northern Ireland, you'll be providing a unique and fascinating visitor experience inspiring visitors to support nature conservation now and in the future. This role is fundamental in ensuring the highest quality of visitor experience for both new and existing audiences. Together with the Visitor Experience Manager, the Visitor Experience Officer will be responsible for supporting and inspiring the staff and volunteer team to deliver this organisation's visitor offer during a very busy spring and summer visitor season. You will also work with the Communications Team to deliver promotional activities, particularly social media content. You will ensure operations proceed efficiently and the highest standards are maintained in visitor interactions and in the presentation of the premises. You will also promote membership of this charity and help maximise catering and retail sales which provide vital income for the charity. You will be working alongside the Visitor Experience Manager, Visitor Experience Assistants and volunteers with the HQ team to ensure the highest quality of visitor experience. You will be expected to deputise for the Visitor Experience Manager during their two days off during the week and assist with all the required administrative tasks. The Visitor Experience Officer will live on the island during the season, with the opportunity to rent staff accommodation. This affords the opportunity to experience the unique island way of life and engage with a vibrant community and diverse social and cultural events. Living immersed in a stunning natural landscape is an unforgettable experience Essential qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience : 4 GCSEs at grades A-C and 2 A levels or equivalent. Computer literate Sound understanding of systems and procedures necessary to run a commercial visitor operation Working knowledge of visitor engagement techniques Excellent verbal and written communications skills Proven ability to plan and prioritise workloads A team player who can motivate and inspire people Problem-solving skills and ability to work on own initiative Experience of managing and delivering against targets and KPI's Experience of analysing and interpreting data in a visitor experience environment Experience of delivering a high-quality visitor offer Successful experience of managing or supporting a team of staff and/or volunteers Driving License and right to drive in the UK Desirable qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience: Tourism/leisure related qualification, ideally at HND level or equivalent Working knowledge of Equal Opportunities & Diversity Health and Safety in the workplace Experience of delivering exceptional customer service Hospitality, retail or catering work experience Additional Information This is a Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) temporary contract (26 weeks). Accommodation is available to rent for the duration of the post. Closing date: 23:59, Tuesday 30th December 2025 This employer will conduct interviews for this position from 5th - 9th January 2026. Please note: The right is reserved to close this advert at any time. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. Interested? To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. This role will require completion of the employer's Safeguarding level 2 training in addition to the standard pre-employment checks. Our client is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This charity is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve their vision of creating a world richer in nature, they need more people, and more diverse people, on nature's side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, they are particularly interested in receiving your application. No agencies please.

Job Title: Energy & Retrofit Advisor x6 Salary: £25,229 - £27,884 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Initially fixed term until March 2027 Location(s): Gateshead, Sunderland, North Tyneside, Newcastle, South Tyneside, Durham (6 posts). About the Employer This charity works across the UK helping communities find practical solutions to the challenges they face. They provide training and create jobs, reduce energy use and waste, re-connect people with nature and transform whole neighbourhoods. Step by step they'll go on changing places and changing lives until everywhere is vibrant and green, every community is strong enough to shape its own destiny and everyone can reach their potential. About the role Our client's Greener Living team is growing, and they are looking for passionate and community-minded Energy & Retrofit Advisors to join them as part of the North East Warm Homes Programme. In this exciting role, you will help households across the North East improve energy efficiency, reduce fuel poverty, and access retrofit opportunities. You'll work closely with Local Authorities, community organisations, and this organisation's 'Green Doctors' to deliver advice, engagement activities, and practical support to residents - particularly within the private rented sector. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in tackling climate change and supporting vulnerable households, while developing your career in sustainability and retrofit advice. Although this is a fixed-term post, there's potential for extension and professional growth within the organisation's expanding Greener Living team. About You This employer is looking for someone who is: Passionate about sustainability, community engagement, and helping people save energy. An excellent communicator who can adapt their approach to suit different audiences. Organised and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experienced (or interested in developing expertise) in domestic retrofit and energy efficiency advice. Willing to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends when needed. Experience in community engagement, energy advice, or retrofit is desirable, but full training and support will be provided. It's a unique and challenging role that gives you the chance to make a difference to people's lives every day. Closing date: Midnight on Monday 15th December 2025 Please note , should a a high volume of applications be received , this employer may look to close the role early, therefore it is recommend to complete your application early. Interested? To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Make yourself at home: Our client wants you to be yourself and they value everything that makes you unique. They recognise and celebrate your differences and together everyone will make the charity a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer they offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. This employer ensures that they provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that they organise. They are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Their safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people they appoint are suitable to work with children, young people and adults. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. No agencies please.

Car Park Attendant (Part Time, Fixed-Term). Reference: SEP Location: Ham Wall. Glastonbury Salary: £12.60 - £13.45 Per Hour Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days Annual Leave Hours: Part-Time, 5 hours per week Duration: Fixed Term, November 2025 - March 2026 RSPB Ham Wall is one of the busiest, if not the busiest, RSPB reserve in the winter due to the spectacular starling murmurations of the Avalon Marshes. We are looking for a hard working individual to join our team to help control traffic and direct new arrivals to available car parking spaces, which makes a huge difference to our visitor experience. During the starling season, on weekends, and over the Christmas period, car parking spaces are at a premium, so you will be working with a team to ensure that all car parking space available is utilised. The successful applicant must be able to work in a busy environment dealing with very high visitor numbers in a short period of time. This is a part time fixed-term role for 5 hours per week between November and February. The post requires weekend working and working over the Christmas period (not including 24 - 26 December). Due to the remote nature of the site own transport is required. The skills/ experience you need Essential: Approachable, with a friendly demeanour Problem solving Ability to working within a small team of staff and volunteers Confidence to initiate conversations with and talk to members of the public A desire to help people and exceed expectations through excellent customer care Ability to remain calm under pressure Willingness to undertake appropriate training and personal development Desirable: Experience in defusing confrontational situations Experience of directing traffic Enthusiasm for wildlife and conservation Additional Information Closing date - 19th October at 23.59 This is a Fixed-Term role for 5 hours per week between November and February. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term. We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 27 October 2025 . For further information please contact . As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes when you click apply.