Bird Warden / General Assistant

This is a new split role which divides time between Bird Observatory duties and the island's day to day operational requirements.

It’s expected that during the summer season, the bird warden will spend approximately 2 days spread over the week with Bird Observatory duties and 3 days spread over the week with General Assistant duties. During the winter season, it’s expected that the bird warden will spend approx. 1 day per week on Bird Observatory duties and 4 days per week on General Assistant duties. Additionally, in January, additional time will be factored in for report writing during the island’s maintenance closure.

However, as this is a new role, a degree of flexibility will be required with the split of duties to ensure that the operational needs of both the island and Bird Observatory are met. It’s expected that regular reviews will be conducted to assess as the position evolves.

The Bird warden will be supported by a summer seasonal volunteer, who it’s expected will conduct the daily census.

Bird Observatory Warden Duties

• Conduct and coordinate the daily census recording, March – October.
• Resident ringer-in-charge.
• Coordinate the recording of island sightings/daily log.
• Attend Bird Observatories Council (BOC) AGM.
• Lundy Bird Obs Organising Committee (LBOOC)
• Report writing
• Comms and online presence
• Public Engagement, demonstrations, and talks.

General Assistant Duties

• Assisting in the Marisco Tavern, taking food orders, using a till, waiting on tables, washing up in the kitchen, serving in the bar.
• Assisting the house keeping team on change over days with the cleaning of the 24 self-catering properties.
• Assisting in the shop with serving customers, stocking shelves.
• Health and Safety. All staff are expected to observe all Health and Safety at Work regulations as set out by the Landmark Trust or in accordance with statutory requirements.

Experience and Qualifications

Bird Warden

BTO C ringing permit is essential. A or S permit are highly desirable.

Strong bird identification skills required to undertake daily census of migrant birds, previous experience of co-ordinating bird ringing and other wildlife are desirable.

Data management: Previous experience of Digitising and managing ringing and census data are desirable, preparation and publication of annual reports.

General Assistant

No qualifications are necessary, although previous experience within the hospitality sector would be advantageous.

Excellent customer service skills and a current food hygiene certificate are desirable.

The spouse or partner living with the successful applicant on the Island would be required to undertake General Assistant duties which primarily involve the cleaning of the letting properties, assisting in the Tavern (kitchen and counter), the General Stores and other areas as required by the Island Manager. Remuneration for this post is £21,517 per annum. Both parties would have to sign a joint contract of employment whereby each partner can only remain on the Island whilst the other partner is employed by the Trust. This is necessary to make effective use of the limited number of houses available for staff on the Island.