Eden Rivers Trust is the conservation charity standing up for Eden’s rivers; changing perceptions, enhancing and protecting the river environment so that people and wildlife in Cumbria can thrive. We’re one of around 65 Rivers Trusts that work across Britain, Northern Ireland and Ireland. Join us and you’ll get to work with a team of dedicated people and gain a unique breadth of experience.
Working for Eden Rivers Trust offers a number of benefits – not just in a traditional sense but also through knowing that your work is helping to make a real difference to the people and wildlife of the Eden catchment.
All our job vacancies are listed below. From time to time we also advertise work placement and internship opportunities for people who want to lend a hand. If you would like to get involved as a volunteer please complete our volunteer registration form.
Community Engagement Trainee
Six-month, fixed-term paid placement
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Based in Penrith, Cumbria
£23,809.50 per year, pro rata
Just starting out on your career in conservation and/or community engagement? Get valuable, practical experience for your CV working on real-world projects with our friendly and professional team.
Applications close 9 am, Monday 24 March 2025.
We will always acknowledge receipt of your application if you submit it by email. Due to limited staff capacity, we are unable to respond in person to every candidate who is not shortlisted, please assume that if you have not heard from us within two weeks, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Thank you for your interest in working for Eden Rivers Trust.