Cumbria Wildlife Trust - Information Officers

Salary: £12.12 per hour + uncapped commission and pension contributions

Location: Various locations across Cumbria

We are looking for engaging and inspiring people to join us as information officers, recruiting new members to join Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Working at our nature reserves, door to door and across local venues and events you will encourage visitors to become lifelong members, playing a fundamental role in helping us tackle the climate and nature crisis.

Working Hours

• Face to Face: 7 hours per day at pre-booked venues and events, two days per week including regular weekends and bank holidays from April until December.
• Door to Door: 3-4 hours worked flexibly between 3pm - 7pm in the Keswick and Penrith area from April until October.
• South Walney Nature Reserve: upto 28 hours per week including weekends from April until September.
• Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve: upto 14 hours per week including weekends from April until September.

Earnings

• Guaranteed salary of £12.12 ph (pay award due from 1 April 2025)
• Uncapped commission of upto 40% offering a significant increase in earnings

Benefits

• 30 days holiday entitlement (inc. bank holidays pro-rata to 35 hours per week)
• Generous pension scheme
• Full training provided
• Supportive, friendly, and helpful team
• Travel contributions

If you would like to find out more or arrange an informal chat, please contact our Membership Development Manager Katie Keighley on 01539 816300.

To apply, please complete the attached application form, including which role you are interested in, and return it with a brief email outlining your suitability for the post to admin@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk PLEASE NOTE: CVs will not be considered.

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

Here’s what some of our recruiters have to say…

“Hi I’m David and I joined the Trust as a Recruiter in 2007, having officially retired, expecting to do 2 or 3 years to keep me out of mischief.  Well here I am still at it which I think proves the job is worthwhile and fulfilling.” – David

“I am proud to be a Membership Recruiter for Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Helping to protect wildlife now and in the future in Cumbria.” – Phil

The closing date for applications is 09:00 on 10 February 2025.

interviews will be held on 25 February 2023 at our Headquarters in Kendal.

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