The Membership Growth Manager is responsible for developing effective recruitment and retention strategies.

This role manages the Membership Team, a team of volunteers and is a crucial link to our membership recruiters and visitor centre teams. They will be as equally proficient in the creative, marketing-led elements of the role as the data, insights and processes. Accountable for regulatory and legal processes, they will ensure efficient financial administration and accurate CRM database management.

This 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’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.

This role is well suited to a candidate with excellent relationship-building skills who enjoys working collaboratively to achieve ambitious goals.

This role is a permanent role. The hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, with a starting salary of £35,689.50 per annum. The base of work will be Abbotts Hall, Great Wigborough.

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 feel free to contact jobs@essexwt.org.uk