Membership Recruiter

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 1,300 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Quarterly bonus scheme

Pension scheme

35p per mile travel contribution

Full Recruiter Kit

Job summary

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust is seeking enthusiastic Membership Recruiters to represent the local Trust at pre-booked venues and events, engaging passers-by and encouraging monthly direct debit donations.

You will work three days a week, including weekends and bank holidays, with full paid training and uncapped earning potential through commissions and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car/van.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Can work regular weekends and bank holidays.
• Are warm, friendly, confident and great at engaging with all types of people.

Responsibilities

• Represent your local Wildlife Trust at pre-booked venues and events, inspiring people to support vital conservation work through monthly direct debit donations.
• Thrive on meeting diverse audiences and enjoy being out and about in lively locations.
• Work three days per week at venues and events arranged by the Venue Coordination Team, including weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

English language

Job description

Join our team of inspiring fundraisers and help defend nature

Are you vibrant, engaging, resilient – and passionate about protecting the natural world? If you love meeting people and want a role with real impact (and exciting earning potential), this could be the perfect fit for you!

About us

We partner with local Wildlife Trusts across the UK, helping raise vital support to protect wildlife, restore habitats, and inspire people to take action for nature. By joining our team, you become part of a nationwide movement making a real difference for the future of our wild places.

What you’ll do

As one of our Membership Recruiters, you’ll represent your local Wildlife Trust at a variety of pre-booked venues and events, inspiring people to support vital conservation work through monthly direct debit donations.

If you thrive on meeting diverse audiences, enjoy being out and about in lively locations, and want every working day to feel different – we’d love to meet you.

What we offer

Pay

• Uncapped commission, with fantastic earning potential – our top performers regularly earn £40+ per hour
• Average earnings around £17.00 p/hr (FTE £32,000)
• £15.00 p/hr minimum rate for your first 60 days
• £13.00 p/hr minimum safety net rate thereafter

Contract

• A permanent, part-time contract designed to fit around your lifestyle
• You’ll work three days per week at venues and events arranged by our friendly in-house Venue Coordination Team
• Expect to work weekends and bank holidays, as these are the busiest times – ideal for meeting more people and maximising your earnings

Training

• We provide full, paid training from day one
• Our weekly induction includes four days of training at our head office and out in the field

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus scheme
• 21 days’ holiday + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Pension scheme
• 35p per mile travel contribution (home to venue)
• Full Recruiter Kit: charity-branded uniform, gazebo, display materials, electronic device
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to our Training Hub
• Supportive and friendly back office team

Who you are

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car/van (essential)
• Have the legal right to work in the UK (essential)
• Can work regular weekends and bank holidays
• Are warm, friendly, confident and great at engaging with all types of people
• Have strong communication skills, including spoken and written English
• Are happy working outdoors in all weather and prefer the field to a desk
• Are comfortable working toward realistic targets/KPIs
• Care deeply about protecting wildlife and wild places for future generations

What happens next

If this sounds like a role you’d love, we can’t wait to hear from you!

If shortlisted, your application will be passed to your local Team Leader, who will contact you to discuss the role, answer any questions, and guide you through the next steps.

We’re excited to meet you and hope you’ll join us in defending the wildlife and wild spaces we all care about.