Membership Recruiter

Salary:
Fantastic earning potential with uncapped commission!

Closing date:
Wednesday 1 July 2026

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!

We partner with local Wildlife Trusts across the UK, helping raise vital support to protect wildlife, restore habitats, and inspire people to take action for nature. By joining our team, you become part of a nationwide movement making a real difference for the future of our wild places.

As one of our Membership Recruiters, you’ll represent your local Wildlife Trust at a variety of pre‑booked venues and events, inspiring people to support vital conservation work through monthly direct debit donations.

If you thrive on meeting diverse audiences, enjoy being out and about in lively locations, and want every working day to feel different — we’d love to meet you.

• Uncapped commission, with fantastic earning potential — our top performers regularly earn £40+ per hour
• Average earnings around £17.00 p/hr (FTE £32,000)
• £13.00 p/hr minimum safety‑net rate thereafter

A permanent, part‑time contract designed to fit around your lifestyle.

You’ll work three days per week at venues and events arranged by our friendly in‑house Venue Coordination Team. Expect to work weekends and bank holidays, as these are the busiest times — ideal for meeting more people and maximising your earnings.

We provide full, paid training from day one. Our weekly induction includes four days of training at our head office and out in the field.

• Quarterly bonus scheme
• 35p per mile travel contribution (home to venue)
• Full Recruiter Kit: charity‑branded uniform, gazebo, display materials, electronic device
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to our Training Hub
• Supportive and friendly back‑office team

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car/van (essential)
• Have the legal right to work in the UK (essential)
• Are warm, friendly, confident and great at engaging with all types of people
• Have strong communication skills, including spoken and written English
• Are happy working outdoors in all weather and prefer the field to a desk
• Are comfortable working toward realistic targets/KPIs

Care deeply about protecting wildlife and wild places for future generations.

If this sounds like a role you’d love, we can’t wait to hear from you!

Please send your CV and covering letter to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

If shortlisted, your application will be passed to your local Team Leader, who will contact you to discuss the role, answer any questions, and guide you through the next steps.

We’re excited to meet you and hope you’ll join us in defending the wildlife and wild spaces we all care about.

When we act together, we can Defend Nature.