Wildlife Fundraiser

Wildlife Fundraiser

Do you enjoy talking to people? Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you passionate about nature?

'Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.' Indeed Review, April 2020

We have an amazing opportunity for someone to join the team as a Wildlife Fundraiser. Each day you will travel to different venues, set up an attractive fundraising stand and spend the day actively engaging with members of the public. The aim is to inspire people to become lifelong members, in this interesting and rewarding role.

Position: Wildlife Fundraiser Reading

Ref: SEP20231057

Location: Reading

**Salary**: £23,500.00 - £24,871.00 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Sun, 15th Oct 2023

What do current employees say about this fantastic position?

'Securing a membership is always a great feeling that stays with you. Being able to talk about things you are passionate about and learn a lot about wildlife is a real plus.'
- Membership Fundraiser - Current Employee

What's in it for you?

Join a team making a real difference and inspiring people to save nature You will be working in a rewarding role where you can draw on your passions and interests.

You will receive:
*A contract that suits you - choose between 3, 4, and 5 days per week (7.5 hours on-site per day)
*A set salary, rather than working to commission
*No travel costs... as you have access to a company van, with fuel and parking paid for
*An annual volunteer day to spend with whichever charity you choose
*34 days' annual leave (including 8 bank holidays (pro-rata))
*Full training and comprehensive induction
*Career progression opportunities within Europes largest conservation charity, and up to 4 weeks' sabbatical opportunities for every 5 years of service

About You

You don't have to have fundraising experience. You don't even need to know much about wildlife or conservation, due to our thorough induction programme.

What you do need is a passion for saving nature and an engaging personality, along with the ability to tell a good story and communicate confidently. This is a rewarding and enjoyable role where the only requirement is to engage and inspire

You may have worked in other areas where you have had to build face-to-face relationships, such as hospitality, customer service, sales, sustainability, conservation, campaigning, income generation, business development, retail or in a volunteering capacity. However, it is your skills we are interested in rather than your work experience, as you will receive fantastic training and ongoing support as you start your career.

Please note that this role will involve working weekends and bank holidays, and in order to carry out this role you will need a full driving licence.

Additional information

If you want to learn more about this role or ask any questions, we will host two open briefing sessions onTuesday, 3rd October, from 5.15-6.00 p.m. and Saturday, 14th October, from 4.00-4.45 p.m.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation #INDNFP