Membership Recruiter

Essex Wildlife Trust; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional wildlife organization is seeking a Membership Recruiter to work at various locations across Essex. This role involves encouraging donations to support local wildlife efforts, with fantastic earning potential through uncapped commissions. Applicants should have a passion for nature and excellent communication skills. Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays is essential. Full training and a supportive team are provided.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

Pension Scheme

Travel contribution paid

Full ‘Recruiter Kit’ provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to our Training Hub

Friendly and supportive back office team

Qualifications

• You hold a valid driving license and have access to a car/van.
• You are able to work regular weekend days & bank holidays.
• You have excellent spoken and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Work at various pre-booked venues encouraging donations.
• Engage with the public to support local wildlife.
• Contribute to growing memberships for Wildlife Trusts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Engagement with diverse audiences

Ability to work outdoors

Teamwork

Goal-oriented

Job description

Membership Recruiter

Closing date: Tuesday 3 February 2026 • Salary: Fantastic earning potential with uncapped commission! • Contract type: Permanent • Working hours: Part time • Location: Various, Across Essex

If you’re a vibrant, engaging and resilient person looking to join in the nationwide efforts to protect wildlife, in a role with exciting earning potential, keep reading!

Join our team of inspiring fundraisers to help wildlife in Essex.

What you’ll do

As one of our team of Membership Recruiters you will work at a variety of pre-booked venues and events encouraging others to make a monthly donation by direct debit to support their local Wildlife Trust and the vital work they do to protect nature and wildlife in the community.

If you thrive on engaging with diverse audiences and enjoy working in various exciting locations all year round, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What we offer

Pay

Fantastic earning potential with uncapped commission! Our top performers are regularly earning in excess of £40.00 p/hr! With average earnings of £17.00 p/hr (£32,000 FTE).

In addition to uncapped commission, you will enjoy a guaranteed minimum hourly rate of £15.00 during the first 60 days of employment, and £12.50 p/hr minimum safety net rate thereafter.

Contract

We provide permanent, part-time contracts to fit around your busy lifestyle! You will work three days a at an assortment of venues and events, pre-booked by our friendly, in-house, Venue Coordination Team. Get ready to work on weekends and bank holidays when the crowds are at their peak! This is your chance to boost your earning potential while also helping to grow memberships for our local Wildlife Trusts.

Training

Full training and support is provided from day one! Our initial induction training is held weekly and comprises of four days paid training at our head office and in the field.

• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Travel contribution paid at 35p per mile for every mile travelled between your home and venue
• Full ‘Recruiter Kit’ provided, including - charity-branded uniform, gazebo, display materials and electronic device to sign up new members
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to our Training Hub
• Friendly and supportive back office team
• Highly rated on Indeed (4.7)

Who you are

• You hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car/van (transportation of equipment and materials is essential)
• You are able to work regular weekend days & bank holidays (these are the peak times for sign-ups!)
• You are warm, friendly and have the ability to engage with all types of people
• You have excellent communication skills including spoken and written English
• You enjoy working in the field rather than sitting behind a desk and are not afraid to work outside in all weathers!
• You are comfortable working to realistic targets / KPIs
• You love nature and want to help protect our precious wildlife and wild spaces for future generations

What happens next

If this job advert speaks to you, then please apply to [e-mail] with a covering letter and CV. If you are selected your application will be forward to your local Team Leader who will contact you directly to discuss the role in further detail.

Please note that by applying for this job you may be subject to a DBS check.