IT and Digital Officer Job at Kentmere Full Time

IT and Digital Officer

Location: Kendal, Cumbria (office-based)

Salary: £18,393 per annum (FTE £30,655) plus pension contribution of 9%

The IT and Digital Officer will be responsible for supporting the Head of Facilities and Digital in the efficient and effective maintenance, security and planning of the Trust’s key IT / Digital assets, providing a safe, functional, cost-effective and legally compliant environment for our staff, volunteers and visitors.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintain IT systems and networks to ensure optimal performance.
• Provide technical support and training to staff and assist with resolving issues.
• Assist and support with identifying technology needs and solutions.
• Help to identify research and implement new technological opportunities.
• Assist with designing and maintaining the Trust’s webcams and processes.
• Help to identify and deliver new systems, such as tap to donate at our sites across Cumbria.

Our ideal candidate will have an interest in, and understanding of, digital transformation technologies and systems. Experience in a similar role would be an advantage but not essential. If you are self-motivated, detail-orientated, enjoy problem-solving and working in a collaborative team environment, then we would love to hear from you.

Applications: Completed application forms should be returned with a covering letter as a separate attachment, outlining the candidate’s suitability for the post and emailed to [email protected].

Closing date for applications is 09:00 on Monday 13 July 2026. Please note that we encourage early applications as we may close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Postal applications should be posted to Claire Shepherd, HR Manager, Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8LX.

CV’s will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard anything within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria.