This new role is critical to the development and delivery of Wilder Cumbria and will play a fundamental role in strengthening our reach to engage with and encourage young people to 'take action for nature'.
Youth Action Officer
Salary: £32,140 per annum based on 35 hours per work
Contract length: Fixed term for 2 years with the possibility of extension
About Wilder Cumbria
This post is a key part of our Wilder Cumbria approach to inspire, involve and empower 1 in 4 local people to take positive, practical action for wildlife, the natural environment and people. Wilder is a growing national movement led by the Wildlife Trusts to help tip the scales back in nature's favour.
This is about place making and improving the places people live, work and visit to create a local nature recovery network, in partnership with the Trust. Activities that engage a wider range of people in taking action for the natural, cultural and historic heritage in their neighbourhoods will be a priority.
About the role
Our Youth Action Officer will be critical to the development of the Wilder Cumbria ambitions and will be responsible for supporting and coordinating our apprenticeships and student placements and delivering a range of activities to engage and empower young people.
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for the natural world and be able to motivate, inspire and empower young people to 'take action for nature'. Previous experience working in the youth or education sector would be essential to this role, along with good knowledge of local wildlife and demonstrable skills in practical conservation. Previous experience in delivering programmes of engagement in a learning or educational setting would also be desirable, along with experience working with Volunteers.
If you have the skills, knowledge and experience that we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you.
Completed applications should be emailed to admin@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk along with a cover letter detailing why you would be an ideal candidate for this role.
Postal applications should be returned to Claire Shepherd, HR Manager, Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8LX.
CV's will not be considered
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role
Closing date for applications is 09:00 am on Monday 2 March 2026
First interviews will be held at our Headquarters in Kendal on 17 March 2026 with second interviews involving a presentation to the panel to be held on 20 March 2026
For any role-related queries, please contact Marian Jones (Head of Community) at Marianj@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria.