Wildlife Fundraiser

2 weeks ago


Carlisle, United Kingdom NFP People Limited Full time

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

Position: Wildlife Fundraiser

Ref: AUG20233599

Location: Cumbria

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

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Sun, 17th Sep 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
*Secondment and Sabbatical opportunities.

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.

Additional information

If you are shortlisted, You will receive a link to complete our video questionnaire. This may end up in your junk folder.

Interviews will usually be conducted over the weekends.

As we are actively recruiting - We reserve the right to close the advert anytime. So, please dont hesitate to apply

You must have the right to work in the UK. This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

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



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