Seasonal Fundraiser - Mid Sussex

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

Job summary

A leading nature conservation charity is seeking individuals to join their Fundraising Team in Horsham. The role involves engaging the public about environmental conservation and inspiring support. Ideal candidates should have a passion for nature, confidence in public interactions, and a full UK driving license. This is a fixed-term position with training provided, flexible working weeks, and full support for travel expenses.

Benefits

Stable salary (not commission-based)

34 days annual leave (pro rata)

Company van for business use

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Willingness to travel up to one hour each way from home.
• Availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends per month.

Responsibilities

• Travel to local venues to set up fundraising stands.
• Engage with the public about nature and the charity's mission.
• Inspire people to support regular giving.

Skills

Passion for people and conservation

Confidence engaging with the public

Resilience and positivity

Ability to work independently outdoors

Fundraising, sales or customer service experience

Job description

Join our RSPB Fundraising Team in the Mid-Sussex area, where you'll help inspire public support for nature – engaging visitors, sparking conversations, and turning passion into action. This isn't a desk job – it's all about people. Each day, you'll:

• Travel to local venues using a company van (fuel and parking covered; average travel time up to one hour each way).
• Set up engaging and eye‑catching fundraising stands.
• Chat with the public about nature and the RSPB's mission.
• Inspire people to support us through regular giving.

You’ll spend your days outdoors, meeting new people, and making a tangible impact for wildlife. It takes confidence and resilience – but it's incredibly rewarding.

What we offer

• Full training provided – no wildlife knowledge required.
• Stable salary (not commission-based).
• Company van for business use (all fuel and expenses covered).
• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays, pro rata).
• Supportive, inclusive team culture.
• Flexibility to work 3, 4 or 5 day weeks.
• Potential opportunity to return each summer.

Ideal candidate

• Passion for people and conservation.
• Confidence engaging with members of the public.
• Resilience and positivity when faced with challenges.
• Comfortable working outdoors and independently.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel up to one hour each way from home.
• Fundraising, sales or customer service experience – desirable.
• Availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends per month.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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 while the threats persist.

Terms & conditions

• Start date: February/March 2026.
• Fixed-term for 7 months, until early September 2026, with the potential to return each year.
• Induction and training provided at RSPB HQ, Sandy, Bedfordshire (travel and accommodation covered).
• Active fundraising season runs from April to September.
• We may close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.