Access to Eden Project Assistant

The Rivers Trust; Penrith, Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established conservation charity is seeking an organized individual for a flexible part-time administrative role. This position supports a significant conservation project, providing essential administrative assistance and coordination for events. The role offers the opportunity to work behind the scenes in a beautiful natural setting, contributing to meaningful environmental initiatives. If you thrive in a supportive role and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support for conservation projects.
• Ability to process financial paperwork and understand grant reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the project manager in administrative tasks and event coordination.
• Process financial paperwork and assist with grant claims.

Skills

Administrative Support

Financial Paperwork Processing

Grant Claims Understanding

Event Coordination

Communication Skills

Job description

We have a flexible position available for an organised individual who can provide good administrative support to a large complex conservation and engagement project, Access to Eden: Breaking barriers, building bridges, supported by a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

This is a fixed-term contract, two days or 15 hours per week until 31 March 2028.

About you

Can you process financial paperwork, understand grant claims and reporting requirements, chivvy partners, provide essential support for our busy project manager, arrange meetings, coordinate and administer events/activities, and generally support our engagement events?

Are you looking for part-time hours with great flexibility?

Do you enjoy working ‘behind the scenes’?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About us

Eden Rivers Trust is the conservation charity standing up for Eden’s rivers; changing the way they are protected, enhanced and used so that people and nature in Cumbria can thrive.

Our vision is to have clean and healthy rivers, providing a brighter future for all. To make this vision a reality, we have been working with partners and volunteers since 1996, developing and carrying out innovative environmental projects that restore rivers, improve habitats, manage floods naturally and promote water-friendly farming. These conservation activities are integrated with creative programmes for schools and community groups that promote awareness, access and learning.

As a Trust, we are Rethinking Rivers. For Good.

Based in Penrith, the post holder will work in the scenic rolling countryside of the Eden Valley and where it intersects with the north-eastern Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including under-represented groups.

The Access to Eden: Breaking barriers, building bridges partnership project has been made possible thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

For an informal discussion about the role please call Rhian Ebrey, Access to Eden Project Manager on 01768 866788.

Deadline for applications: 9 am, Tuesday, 27 May 2025.

Interviews are planned for the week beginning 9th June 2025.