Fundraiser - Leeds

The Rspb; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A nature conservation charity in Leeds is looking for a passionate Fundraiser to inspire people to support vital conservation efforts. The role involves engaging with the public through meaningful conversations and setting up informative fundraising stands. Successful candidates will have resilience, a full UK driving licence, and a willingness to learn. This full-time position offers a stable salary and includes a company van for work-related travel. Join us to make a real impact on nature protection!

Benefits

Full training provided

Company van included

Generous 34 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Passion for conservation and nature.
• Ability to handle rejection and remain positive.
• Availability to work on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Engage the public in conversations about conservation.
• Inspire memberships through direct debit support.
• Travel to venues using a company van.

Skills

Passion for people

Resilience

Confidence speaking to strangers

Fundraising experience

Customer service experience

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Fundraiser - Leeds

RSPB

Leeds
£25,847 - £27,549 pa
Full Time

Permanent
Closing on Sun, 21st Dec 2025

Conservation & Wildlife

Ready for a role that's rewarding, challenging — and never dull? Are you passionate about nature? Do you have the confidence to strike up conversations with strangers and inspire them to take action? If you're looking for a job that's meaningful, dynamic, and gives you a story to tell every single day - this might be exactly what you're looking for.

We are currently recruiting for RSPB Fundraisers in Leeds. Please only apply if you are within 10 miles of this location or surrounding towns.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the recruitment pack which has further insight into this role along with FAQ's and our induction time-table.

About the role

This is not your average 9-5.

Each day you'll:

• Use your company van (with fuel and parking covered) to travel to venues in your area.
• Set up an eye-catching, informative fundraising stand.
• Engage members of the public in meaningful conversations about conservation.
• Inspire them to become RSPB members through regular direct debit support.

You'll be a visible, passionate ambassador for nature—often outdoors, often on your feet, and often outside your comfort zone. This role takes grit, resilience, and the ability to bounce back after a tough day. But for those who thrive on purpose and people, it can be deeply fulfilling.

We'll Set You Up for Success

• Full training provided — no wildlife knowledge needed!
• Salary-based role (not commission-based) with set income stability.
• Company van included for business use, with all expenses covered.
• Generous 34 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays), plus sabbatical opportunities

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 we need from you:

• A passion for people and a belief in the power of conservation (we'll teach you the rest!)
• Resilience: the ability to face rejection and keep going with positivity.
• Confidence speaking to strangers and working towards clear targets.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends in any given month.
• Willingness to travel up to an hour from home, each way every day.
• Comfortable working outdoors and often alone.
• Fundraising, sales, or customer service experience

Please note, you will be required to travel to our HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire during your induction. For a full list of induction dates please refer to the recruitment pack. We will cover all associated costs for travel and accommodation. Full training and support will be provided.

Whether you're from hospitality, retail, sales, or a volunteer background, if you have the drive to inspire and the heart for nature, we want to hear from you.

If you're looking for more than just a job — something that challenges you, inspires you, and lets you make a real-world impact — apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form once you select 'apply'. Please use the cover letter section in the application form to tell us why you are best suited for this role.

Additional Information

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected]

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.

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

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy, and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

About RSPB

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.

We believe our work makes a real difference to the world we live in. It takes a great team to save nature and we need a wide range of skills to make it happen.

As an RSPB employee, you will be helping to save nature every time you come to work. There's never been a more important time to protect our wildlife and wild places, so we want to make sure you feel rewarded for everything you help us to achieve.