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Foulney Island Seasonal Warden

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Salary: £12.21 (NLW) per hour, plus pension contribution, based on a 35 hour week. Accommodation is provided.
Contract type: Seasonal / Working hours: Full time
Location:
Foulney Island, Foulney Island, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, LA13 0QL

Arctic tern chicks like this are very hard to spot on shingle © J Sheldon

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is seeking to appoint a Seasonal Warden for Foulney Island, an important tern and seabird colony near Barrow-in-Furness.

We are looking for someone who has great communication skills and good knowledge of British coastal birds, along with experience in species monitoring and surveying.

Previous experience working with Volunteers and skills in habitat management and practical conservation would also be desirable.

Foulney Island Seasonal Warden 

Salary: NLW £12.21 per hour, plus pension contribution of 9%, based on a 35-hour week

This exciting role will see you responsible for one of the most important tern nesting colonies in the North West. Responsibilities of the post include monitoring breeding terns, waders and ducks, carrying out nest protection duties, and producing an end-of-season report.  Good communication skills and knowledge of coastal birds are therefore essential.  Previous experience as a warden is desirable but not essential.

Foulney Island is a remote site; therefore, the post holder is required to act in a self-reliant and independent way. The post will be supported by the Southern Reserves Officer, who is based at the nearby South Walney Nature Reserve. The post holder will also work alongside the South Walney Seasonal Warden as well as volunteers.

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:​

  • Survey and monitoring
  • Nest protection
  • Visitor management
  • Reporting
  • Liaising with the Local Community and Volunteers
  • Assisting the other Wardens and Reserves Officer with the overall management of the site

The contract will start on 6 April 2026 and run for approximately 16 weeks until 26 July 2026, depending on the breeding season.

Accommodation is included and provided on-site.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Wednesday 25 February 2026

Interviews will be held at South Walney Nature Reserve on Friday 6 March 2026.

Completed application forms should be returned with a cover letter outlining how your skills, experience and knowledge fulfil the needs of the role and emailed to admin@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk.

Postal applications should be returned to Claire Shepherd, HR Manager, Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal, LA8 8LX

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria.

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