Wildlife Fundraiser - Reading

Wildlife Fundraiser - Reading
Reference: MAY20241988
Location: Reading
Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days annual leave

Nature is in crisis, and this charity needs your help! Join our client at Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser!

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that allows you to integrate your passion for nature with your exceptional communication skills? 

About the role

Our client is looking for individuals who are based in/near Reading who can commute to different venues in their local area, set up an attractive fundraising stand, and spend the day actively engaging with members of the public, spreading awareness about the charity's conservation efforts and generating new memberships via direct debits.

Don't worry if you're not a wildlife expert yet – the charity provides comprehensive training to equip you with all the knowledge you need. Plus, you'll enjoy the added perk of a company van, with fuel and parking costs paid for.

What's even better? You'll have the flexibility to choose a contract between 3 to 5 days per week, and enjoy the stability of a set salary, rather than working on commission. With 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and opportunities for sabbaticals, the organisation values your work-life balance and well-being.

What do current employees say about this role? 

‘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.’

‘Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.’

But it's not just about the benefits – it's about the impact you'll make. Join a team that's dedicated to preserving nature and inspiring others to do the same. Your role will be pivotal in driving positive change, and you'll have the support of a diverse and inclusive community every step of the way.

What the charity needs from you:

• A passion for conservation;
• Ability to work to targets;
• A driver's licence valid for use in the UK;
• Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends;
• Willingness to work outdoors and independently;
• Fundraising/Sales and Customer Service experience advantageous.

Whether you're from a hospitality, customer service, sales, or volunteering background, the organisation is more interested in your negotiating/storytelling skills and enthusiasm than your previous experience.

Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 9th Jun 2024

The organisation is looking for starters to join from June 2024, and they reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.

Interested?

Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down).

This charity is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve their vision of creating a world richer in nature, they need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, they are particularly interested in receiving your application.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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.

No agencies please.