Community Engagement Trainee
Quick answer
Eden Rivers Trust is hiring a Community Engagement Trainee (Penrith, Cumbria) paying £24,784 pa pro rata (Living Wage) for a 12-month placement starting in Autumn/winter 2026.
- Role
- Community Engagement Trainee
- Organization
- Eden Rivers Trust
- Location
- Penrith, Cumbria
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- £24,784 pa pro rata (Living Wage)
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
This is a 12-month (4 or 5 days per week) paid training placement starting in Autumn/winter 2026, designed to be a launch pad for someone at the beginning of their career in conservation and/or community engagement.
What you'll do
- Supporting the planning and delivery of community events and volunteer work parties
- Organising and occasionally leading guided wellbeing walks
- Getting involved in public campaigns to stop the spread of invasive non-native species
- Engaging with people from different backgrounds
- Inspiring others to care for and protect local waterways
What it takes
- Confident communicator
- Ability to make environmental and scientific topics accessible
- Enjoy working outdoors
- Current, full UK driving licence
- Experience in community engagement or conservation
- Interest in environmental and scientific topics
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Penrith, Cumbria.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £24,784 pa pro rata (Living Wage).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include being a confident communicator, ability to make environmental and scientific topics accessible, enjoying working outdoors, current, full UK driving licence, and experience in community engagement or conservation.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted before the closing date of Monday, 05 October, 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is a hybrid role, requiring regular travel to sites around the catchment.
How to apply
Apply directly on Eden Rivers Trust's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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