Membership Growth Manager

Membership Growth Manager

Closing date:
Friday 10 July 2026

Salary: £35,689.50 per annum (Permanent / Full time, 37.5 hours per week)

Location:

Abbotts Hall, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough, Colchester, CO5 7RZ

We have an exciting opportunity for a Membership Growth Manager to join Essex Wildlife Trust.

The Membership Growth Manager is responsible for developing effective recruitment and retention strategies. The role manages the Membership Team – a team of volunteers – and acts as a crucial link to membership recruiters and visitor centre teams. You will be equally proficient in creative, marketing‑led elements and data, insights and process. Accountability for regulatory and legal processes, efficient financial administration and accurate CRM database management falls within the remit.

The role works in close partnership with colleagues and suppliers to ensure all aspects of membership are constantly evolving and improving, while meeting the needs of members, ensuring they feel valued and inspiring new audiences to support our work to make a wilder Essex.

It is an exciting time to join Essex Wildlife Trust. We have a strong supporter base of 39,000 members and need someone who can lead a team to nurture these valuable relationships and drive growth.

Ideal candidates will have excellent relationship‑building skills, enjoy working collaboratively to achieve ambitious goals, and can lead volunteers effectively.