Face to Face Information Officer
Blue tits on suet block © Nicholas Watts, Vine House Farm Bird Food
Are you resilient, have great communication skills and interested in a role that will benefit nature in Cumbria?
We are looking for engaging and inspiring people to join us as information officers, recruiting new members to join Cumbria Wildlife Trust.
Cumbria Wildlife Trust - Face to Face Information Officer
Salary: £12.43 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 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:
7 hours per day at pre-booked venues and events, two days per week, including regular weekends and bank holidays until December 2025.
Earnings
- Guaranteed salary of £12.43 ph
- Uncapped commission of upto 40% offering a significant increase in earnings
Benefits
- 33 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 at katiek@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
To apply, please complete the attached application form and return it to admin@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk along with a brief cover letter or email outlining how your skills and experience would be a great fit for this role.
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 am on 30 May 2025.
interviews will be held on 11 June 2025 at our Headquarters in Kendal.
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria.