Door to Door Information Officer

Door to Door Information Officer

Closing date:
Salary: £12.12 ph plus commission & pension contributions
Contract type: Seasonal / Working hours: Part time
Location:
Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8LX

Red squirrel © Mark Hamblin/2020VISION

Are you passionate about wildlife and conservation?

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

Join our Membership development team by becoming a Door to Door Information Officer

Door to Door Information Officer

We are looking for engaging and inspiring individuals to join us as Door to Door Information Officers. Working across Cumbria visiting as many people as possible to chat about Cumbria Wildlife Trust and find people who wish to support our work by becoming lifelong members. Officers make two visits per household; one to ask if they would like to read the Trust booklet, and one to collect the booklet and ask if they would like to join. 

Working Hours

  • 3-4 hours per day between the hours of 3:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Flexible working patterns, two-four days per week
  • Seasonal contract until October 2024

Earnings

  • Guaranteed salary of £12.12 ph 
  • Uncapped commission, offering a significant increase of earnings

Benefits

  • 30 days holiday entitlement (inc. bank holidays pro-rata)
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Full training provided
  • Supportive, friendly and helpful team

Please include a cover email/letter with your application briefly telling us why you would like to become a Door to Door Information Officer for Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Completed application forms should be returned to hr@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk or by post, to Claire Shepherd, HR Manager, Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal, LA8 8LX.

We are recruiting for this post on a rolling basis and the closing date will be dependant on when a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Here’s what some of our Information Officers have to say…

“Hi I’m David and I joined the Trust as a Information Officer 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 an Information Officer for Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Helping to protect wildlife now and in the future in Cumbria.” – Phil

Any further enquiries should be directed to Katie Keighley, Membership Development Manager at Cumbria Wildlife Trust on 01539 816300.

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

Person Specification and Job Description

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