Face to face Information Officers

Face to face Information Officers

Closing date:
Salary: £12.43 ph (pay increase pending from April) + uncapped commission. Paid holidays & generous 9% pension contributions
Contract type: Seasonal / Working hours: Part time
Location:
Cumbria, County wide

Blue tits on suet block © Nicholas Watts, Vine House Farm Bird Food

Are you passionate about wildlife and conservation?

Are you resilient, have great communication skills and looking for your next challenge?

We are looking for engaging and inspiring people to join us as face-to-face information officers, recruiting new members to join Cumbria Wildlife Trust.

Cumbria Wildlife Trust - Face-to-Face Information Officers

We are seeking engaging and inspiring individuals to join us as Information Officers, helping to recruit new members to Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Working at our nature reserves and across local venues and events, you will encourage visitors to become lifelong CWT 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 weekends and bank holidays

Contract length

  • Seasonal contracts available until December 2026

Earnings

  • Guaranteed salary of £12.43 ph (pay award pending from 1 April 2026)
  • Uncapped commission, 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

To apply, please complete the attached application form and return it with a brief email outlining your suitability for the post to hr@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 one of our information officers had to say…

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

These roles are advertised on a rolling recruitment basis and will automatically expire once suitable candidates are appointed, therefore early interest and applications are encouraged.

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

APPLICATION FORM

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