Senior Volunteering & Community Officer

What it's like to work here:The Riverlands Cumbria team aims to restore freshwater habitats across Cumbria. Over the coming 2 years the team will oversee the delivery of projects in excess of £1million alongside a new engagement programme.

You'll report to the Riverlands Cumbria Project Manager and work closely with a range of specialists and Rangers across the region as well as our external project partner West Cumbria Rivers Trust.

What you'll be doing:This is a new opportunity that will see you develop new and challenging work experiences you may never have had before. There is plenty of opportunity for personal development in this role.

You'll deliver an exciting programme of engagement activities, including the curation of an oral histories story, working with a youth panel, and working with partners to create opportunities for local communities and schools to learn about their local environment and get involved with conservation action on the ground.

• Excellent organisational and planning skills , especially around monitoring and reporting against project milestones and targets


• Experience of working with multiple partners and stakeholders


• Knowledge and experience of working with schools, children, and young people


• Understanding and experience of setting up different and creative methods of engagement using external consultants and creatives including video, sound, and exhibition production


• Experience and knowledge of recruiting and working with volunteers


• The ability to work collaboratively, share, motivate and inspire through effective written and verbal communication


• Full drivers licence is essential.
  
  Are you passionate about the Lake District and telling the story of restoring our natural world, engaging new audiences, and inspiring volunteers? Then we may have just the role for you., You'll be involved in a multi-catchment programme of work aiming to restore a functioning network of biodiverse and climate resilient freshwater habitats. The programme is funded by the Government's Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm's-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency. Freshwater Renaissance is also supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery. The programme of work will be delivered across multiple river catchments at five National Trust places: Cumbria, the Bollin catchment, the Bure catchment, Holnicote and North Devon.
  
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Ambleside LA22
£16,099 a year - Fixed term contract, Pulled from the full job description

• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Financial planning services


• Free parking


• Gym membership


• Season ticket loan, The packageThe National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.


• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary



• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)



• Tax-free childcare scheme



• Rental deposit loan scheme



• Season ticket loan



• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts



• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.



• Flexible working whenever possible



• Employee assistance programme



• Free parking at most Trust places



• Independent financial advice


Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term p/t (22.5 hrs pw to 31/03/26)
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