Overview
Membership Growth Manager – Closing date: Friday 22 May 2026
Salary: £35,689.50 Per Annum
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
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.
Responsibilities
* Develop effective recruitment and retention strategies.
* Manage the Membership Team, a team of volunteers, and act as a link to our membership recruiters and visitor centre teams.
* Be proficient in both creative, marketing-led elements of the role and in data, insights and processes.
* Be accountable for regulatory and legal processes, ensuring efficient financial administration and accurate CRM database management.
* Work in close partnership with colleagues and suppliers to evolve and improve all aspects of membership while meeting member needs and making members feel valued.
* Inspire new audiences to support our work to make a wilder Essex.
* Lead a team to nurture the existing supporter base and drive growth.
About the Role
It’s 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.
Qualifications and Skills
* Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively to achieve ambitious goals.
* Experience balancing creative/marketing-led work with data, insights and processes.
* Ability to manage regulatory and legal processes, financial administration, and CRM database management.
Role Details
This is a permanent role. The hours of work are 37.5 per week, with a starting salary of £35,689.50 per annum. The base of work will be Abbotts Hall, Great Wigborough.
How to Apply
Please complete an online application form on our website by 9am on Friday, 22 May 2026. Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 02 June 2026 at Abbotts Hall. If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact jobs@essexwt.org.uk.
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