Cemlyn Warden
JOB DESCRIPTION 

 

 

Location: Cemlyn Nature Reserve, Tregele, Isle of Anglesey (and living at Hen Blas) 

 

Responsible to: Senior Reserves Manager 

 

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND 

 

Cemlyn Nature reserve is within the Anglesey AONB and a nationally important site recognised for its large tern colony including 3 breeding species of terns, and sometimes 4. For this reason, it is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and forms part of a Special Protection Area. It is also a Special Area of Conservation. Further information on the reserve, including leaflets are available via the Wildlife Trust nature reserve web page. The wardens have access to detailed information on the reserve and its management.  

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

The main duties of the posts (a minimum of two wardens are employed) are: 

Volunteer Assistance 

Voluntary wardens assist with providing cover on the warden’s days off, at weekends and additional help. It will be necessary for the Wardens to liaise directly with volunteers to ensure efficient and effective wardening of the reserve. 

Final Report 

Data on the above is presented in a format agreed with the Senior Reserves Manager at the end of the season. Monthly reports are also required. 

OTHER INFORMATION 

Accommodation for two wardens is available (see below). Running water and electricity is provided along with heating. Accommodation, gas and other power sources are provided free of charge. Shower and toilet facilities are shared with the National Trust. The wardens are expected to maintain the accommodation in a clean and tidy condition 

Working Hours 

The wardens should ensure that the colony is protected throughout the duration of the contract. Hours of work will comply with the Working Time Regulations 1998. The working week will be 48 hours unless agreement is reached otherwise. You will have one period of 9.00 am and 6.00 pm off each week (not weekends). Detailed timesheets are kept.  

The contract will run from April 2nd 2026 to August 8th 2026 

Legal Requirements 

 

As it is necessary to obtain species and licences to cover are work at Cemlyn, successful applicants will be asked to reveal any convictions under wildlife related legislation and the Wildlife Trust may also request a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Service in line with its Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy Statement. 

 

For the organisation to work effectively you may be required to assist with other areas of work and therefore, you should be prepared to undertake other duties appropriate to the post, and any other reasonable duties required. 

All staff are ambassadors for the organisation both internally and externally and are expected to always act in a professional manner. They are required to abide by organisational rules, policies and procedures as laid down in the staff handbook, adopt environmentally friendly working practices, set and maintain high personal standards of efficiency and customer care and foster a ‘can do’ culture based on ownership, initiative, teamwork and exchange of information.

Essential Personal Qualities
Personal and good communicator 
Team player 
Problem solver 
Up to date Tetanus vaccination 

Essential Key Competencies
Commitment and enthusiasm for furthering nature conservation in Wales 
Ability to work at an isolated location  
Initiative  
Ability to absorb complex information quickly, and to communicate it to a non-expert audience in a concise and engaging way 

Essential Experience
Seabird or other wildlife wardening or monitoring 
Wildlife report writing 

Essential Knowledge & Skills
Bird identification especially seabirds and coastal species 
Working knowledge of Health & Safety and its application in this role 
Strong IT skills 
Research ability 
Good public speaker/presentational skills 
Swim