Fundraiser - Newport

The Rspb; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization is seeking passionate individuals to join their fundraising team in Newport, Wales. In this pivotal role, you will engage with the public to promote conservation and inspire them to support as members. Key responsibilities include setting up fundraising stands and traveling to local venues. Full training and a company van with expenses covered are provided. This role offers great benefits, including generous annual leave and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (34 days)

Company van for business use

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, sales, or customer service is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Availability to work weekends and travel up to an hour daily.

Responsibilities

• Use company van to travel to local venues.
• Set up fundraising stands to engage the public.
• Inspire individuals to become RSPB members.

Skills

Passion for conservation

Resilience

Confidence in public speaking

Fundraising experience

Customer service experience

Job description

'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.

Key Requirements

• 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

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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 attached 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.

Benefits & Support

• 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

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.