Discovery General Assistant - Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

Job Posted: 2 April 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Sandown, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full or part time
• Salary: NMW / NLW - age appropriate
• Industries: Charity / Voluntary Education Travel & Tourism

Contract: Permanent Zero Hours

Interview Date – 20^th April

Please note that applications may close early if we find the right candidate.

 The Wildheart Trust is a young charity currently in a period of exciting change. We have big goals for the future, and some incredible ground-breaking projects underway. Our Learning & Discovery Team is at the forefront of this change, and we are excited now to be able to recruit a Learning & Discovery Officer to join our team! 

 We are looking for an energetic, personable, outgoing and creative team of staff to help support our current learning and discovery team by hosting educational visits, workshops, experiences and birthday parties as part of the departments diverse offering. This post would best suit an applicant looking for part time hours.

This role will affirm the work of the Wildheart Trust by offering providing an education experience for our 2026 cohort of schools and groups. Above all they need to be personable and approachable ensuring a good day out is had by all. You must have exemplary communication skills and the ability to interact and engage with visitors of all ages. The right candidates will need a sound knowledge of animals, conservation and the natural world. 

 In return we can offer you an exceptionally varied, unique role within newly formed team.  As part of your package, you will enjoy employee discounts and free sanctuary admission for your household whilst working with us. Alongside this we have various Island business discounts, including ferry travel and leisure memberships. Parking for staff is free and we provide uniform. 

 For more information including a full job description please visit https://wildheartanimalsanctuary.org/vacancies/

For more information about The Wildheart Trust and Wildheart Animal Sanctuary please visit

https://wildheartanimalsanctuary.org

To apply for this job please send us a cover note explaining why you are the perfect candidate for this job along with a copy of your most recent CV to [email protected]

 Please note that we often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting officer within two weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion.