Fundraiser - Leighton Moss

The Rspb; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation charity in Lancashire is seeking a Seasonal Fundraiser to inspire visitors and support nature conservation at Leighton Moss Nature Reserve. The role involves building connections and fundraising through training and ongoing support, requiring strong communication skills and a passion for wildlife. The position offers flexible contracts, generous leave, and a vibrant work environment, attracting individuals committed to making a difference in the natural world.

Benefits

Flexible contracts

34 days' annual leave

Full training and comprehensive induction

Qualifications

• A passion for conservation and protecting nature.
• Resilience and a results-driven mindset and willingness to work toward targets.
• Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and share the conservation importance of Leighton Moss.
• Inspire support for the RSPB through fundraising and membership recruitment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Engaging personality

Ability to tell compelling stories

Resilience

Job description

How about working at the iconic Leighton Moss Nature Reserve? We're looking for a Seasonal Fundraiser to join the team at the breathtaking RSPB Leighton Moss. 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. You do not need previous fundraising experience!

The ideal candidate will be close enough to Leighton Moss to commute daily. What's the role about? Leighton Moss is home to the largest reed bed in north-west England. This sweeping expanse provides shelter to a spectacular range of wildlife including Otters, Bearded Tits, Bitterns, Marsh Harriers, egrets and Red Deer.

Set against the shores of the nearby Morecambe Bay, this Lancashire nature reserve is a thriving visitor haven attracting people of all walks of life to explore its reedbeds, mudflats, coastal marsh and saltwater lagoons. Explore a bit further and you will also find pockets of woodland and limestone grasslands. As part of the Leighton Moss team, you'll work alongside dedicated staff and volunteers to welcome visitors, share the conservation importance of this iconic site, and inspire support for the RSPB through fundraising and membership recruitment.

Benefits and Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

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.