Fundraiser - Arne

The Rspb; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading conservation charity in the UK seeks passionate individuals for part-time roles focused on connecting people with nature. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for conservation. The role offers flexibility, training, and an inclusive environment. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a difference while engaging the public in conservation efforts.

Benefits

34 days' annual leave including bank holidays

Full training and support

Qualifications

• Experience in building face-to-face relationships, such as in hospitality or customer service.
• Willingness to work 3 out of 4 weekends.
• Transferable skills relevant to conservation roles.

Responsibilities

• Connect with people and share the passion for nature.
• Inspire others through storytelling.
• Support conservation efforts at the site.

Skills

Passion for conservation

Strong communication skills

Resilience and results-driven mindset

Job description

Flexible contracts: choose between 3, 4, or 5 days per week (7.5 hours per day on-site).

A set salary-no commission-based work.

34 days' annual leave (including eight bank holidays, pro-rata).

Full training and a comprehensive induction.

While expert wildlife knowledge isn't required, you'll need:

• A passion for conservation and protecting nature.
• Strong communication skills and an engaging personality.
• The ability to tell compelling stories and inspire others.
• Resilience and a results-driven mindset and willingness to work toward targets.
• Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends.

This role is ideal for someone who loves connecting with people and sharing their passion for nature. You may have worked in roles that involved building face-to-face relationships, such as hospitality, customer service, sales, sustainability, conservation, campaigning, fundraising, business development, retail, or volunteering. However, it's your transferable skills that matter most, as we'll provide you with fantastic training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

Arne is not only a brilliant Dorset bird watching spot, it's also one of the few remaining places where all six of the UK's native reptiles can be found. Situated on Poole Harbour and within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, landscapes don't get much more breathtaking than Arne. It's a rich patchwork of habitats, home to a huge array of wildlife. Explore wide-open heathlands where reptiles roam, as well as ancient oak woodland humming with bird song, farm fields where Sika Deer stags rut and wetlands where Spoonbills wade.

We carefully manage Arne's unique mix of habitats to create the ideal conditions for wildlife to thrive. As a threatened habitat in the UK, our lowland heath is of particular importance and many rare birds including Dartford Warblers, Woodlarks and Nightjars call it home. But it's not just birds - Smooth Snakes, Silver-studded Blue Butterflies, Ladybird Spiders and Yellow Centaury (a rare heathland plant) can also be found at Arne.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we 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, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. The RSPB 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.

The RSPB is a charity for the conservation of birds and nature. We bring people together who love birds and other wildlife, and who want to take action to restore the health and diversity of the natural world. We carry out conservation on a large scale, protect and restore habitats, and save species from extinction. We're living in a nature and climate emergency, and we won't stop whilst the threats persist.