Community and Visitor Engagement Officer

Community and Visitor Engagement Officer

Closing date:
Salary: £24,000 per annum pro rata
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Part time
Location:

Paul Grimshaw

Do you have a passion for engaging visitors and communities about nature and the environment? This is an exciting opportunity to work in a thriving and welcoming visitor centre in one of the UK’s best spaces for nature.

We are looking for someone to work as part of the Far Ings Visitor and Education Centre team to provide an excellent experience to all visitors.

This is an incredibly varied post that would suit someone with an interest in visitor engagement, retail, working with volunteers and inspiring people with incredible wildlife experiences.

Ideally, you will have experience of working in a visitor (or customer) and volunteering environment. A good working knowledge or enthusiasm for wildlife and environmental issues would be beneficial.

You should have an outgoing personality, be comfortable communicating with people of all ages and abilities, be computer literate and have some experience in basic administration.

The post will involve working with wide-ranging audiences and the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check.

This is a permanent position, three days a week, including weekends.

Please read all the attached documents for full information on the role and what it requires, plus details of how to apply. Completed application forms must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 26 May 2026. CVs alone will not be accepted. Interviews will be held on Thursday 4 June 2026.

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