Access to Eden Project Assistant (administration and finance)

Salary: £26,500 pro rata, per annum, plus contributory pension

Contract: 2 days (15 hours) per week, fixed-term contract until 31 March 2028

Location: Penrith, Cumbria

We have a flexible position available for an organised individual who can provide good administrative support to a large complex conservation and engagement project, Access to Eden: Breaking barriers, building bridges, supported by a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

About you

Can you process financial paperwork, understand grant claims and reporting requirements, chivvy partners, provide essential support for our busy project manager, arrange meetings, coordinate and administer events/activities and generally support our engagement events?

Are you looking for part-time hours with great flexibility?

Do you enjoy working ‘behind the scenes’?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About us

Eden Rivers Trust is the conservation charity standing up for Eden’s rivers; changing the way they are protected, enhanced and used so that people and nature in Cumbria can thrive.

Our vision is to have clean and healthy rivers, providing a brighter future for all. To make this vision a reality, we have been working with partners and volunteers since 1996, developing and carrying out innovative environmental projects that restore rivers, improve habitats, manage floods naturally and promote water-friendly farming. These conservation activities are integrated with creative programmes for schools and community groups that promote awareness, access and learning.

As a Trust, we are Rethinking Rivers. For Good.

Based in Penrith, the post holder will work in the scenic rolling countryside of the Eden Valley and where it intersects with the north-eastern Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including under-represented groups.

The Access to Eden: Breaking barriers, building bridges partnership project has been made possible thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about the role please call Rhian Ebrey, Access to Eden Project Manager on 01768 866788

Download the Access to Eden Project Assistant job description.

Download the Application Form, Application form guidance notes and Diversity Monitoring Form

Please submit the completed Application form and Diversity Monitoring form by email to [email protected]

Deadline for applications: 9 am, Tuesday, 27 May 2025.

Interviews are planned for the week beginning 9th June 2025.