Membership Recruiter

Salary: £15 per hour for the first 60 days, £13 thereafter. Top performers can earn £40 per hour.

Closing date:
Sunday 30 August 2026

Contract type:
Permanent /

Working hours:

Part time

Location:

Various locations across Leicestershire and Rutland

We are always looking for enthusiastic and outgoing people to join our team of regional Membership Recruiters to represent The Wildlife Trusts at local venues and events throughout the year. The aim of the role is to encourage people to join their local Wildlife Trust and support the vital work they do by way of a monthly direct debit.

It is an excellent opportunity to bring your experience to a position where you can contribute directly to a cause that you are passionate about. Together, we are tackling the climate and nature crisis - starting with the ambition of 30% of the UK's land and seas connected and protected for nature by 2030 - so that we might all enjoy a wilder future.

As a Membership Recruiter you will work at a variety of pre‑booked venues and events encouraging people to sign up for monthly donations by direct debit to support their local Wildlife Trust and the vital work they do to protect nature and wildlife in the community.

Fantastic earning potential with uncapped commission! Our top performers regularly earn in excess of £40 per hour. Average earnings are £17 per hour (£32,000 FTE). You will enjoy a guaranteed minimum hourly rate of £15 during the first 60 days of employment and £13 thereafter.

Permanent, part‑time contracts designed to fit your lifestyle. You will work 3 days per week at a variety of venues and events, pre‑booked by our Venue Coordination Team. You must be ready to work weekends and bank holidays to maximise earning potential.

Full training and support is provided from day one. Initial induction training is held weekly and includes 4 days of paid training at our head office and in the field.

• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Travel contribution paid at 35p per mile between your home and venue
• Recruiter kit 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

• You hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car or van; transportation of equipment and materials is essential.
• You are able to work regular weekend days and bank holidays.
• You are warm, friendly and able to engage with all types of people.
• You have excellent communication skills, both 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 meeting realistic targets and KPIs.
• You love nature and want to help protect our precious wildlife and wild spaces for future generations.

If this role speaks to you, please apply by sending a covering letter and CV to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Selected candidates will be forwarded to the local team leader for further discussion.

Please note that by applying for this job you may be subject to a DBS check. When we act together, we can defend nature.