Senior Membership Recruiter
Introduction
Senior Membership Recruiter - Forestry England
Location: High Lodge Thetford Forest(own transport required)
Hourly rate: £13.50 per hour guaranteed weekly pay, Real living wage
Hours: 20.5 - 32 hours per week (minimum 3 shifts week, Saturday & Sunday, plus one weekday)
Role Duration: End of March - September
Full extensive training given, excellent support!
Forestry England care and manage for over 1500 of our nations forests.
We offer people the opportunity to explore and enjoy the forests with our national membership.
High Lodge is a safe space in nature for every generation to escape and be free. Providing opportunities for adventure and exploration with a range of exciting activities around every corner. With play areas dotted around the forest, beautiful walking trails winding through the trees and waymarked cycling trails for all.
The purpose of the role is to increase the financial resources of Forestry England by recruiting new members either on a local or national membership scheme. Recruiters will work outdoors at one of our Forest bases, informing visitors about the benefits of membership and signing them up. The senior role will involve day to day management of the site, liaising with the onsite staff to insure integration of the membership recruiters’ program.
The Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspire visitors to become Forestry England members (local or national membership).
- Build strong working relationships with onsite staff, understanding the forest’s features and Forestry England’s programs.
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the membership program, including placement strategy and coordinating with site staff.
- Set up and dismantle the gazebo daily.
- Confidently approach and engage visitors, initiating conversations and building rapport.
- Clearly present information about membership benefits.
- Use digital devices to complete membership applications and assist other recruiters.
- Provide excellent customer service, ensuring visitors feel valued and connected to Forestry England.
- Represent Forestry England’s core values to every visitor.
- Focus on personal development and improving engagement techniques.
- Support the training of fellow team members as needed.
- Promote a positive image of Forestry England and the membership program.
The Candidate
About You:
- Strong commitment to Forestry England’s core values.
- Confident and approachable, able to initiate conversations with visitors.
- Ability to meet membership targets and handle objections.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse people.
- Enthusiastic and motivated to promote Forestry England’s work and mission.
- Outgoing, positive attitude, and ability to work effectively in a team.
Benefits:
- Full training and ongoing support.
- Opportunity to work in a stunning natural environment.
- Be part of an organization that is helping to protect and grow England’s forests.
Please note: This is a contract role through the external staffing agency Inspired People, assigned to Forestry England.