Wildlife Fundraiser

NFP People Limited; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fundraising organization is seeking a Wildlife Fundraiser in Stevenage. This role involves engaging the public to inspire action towards conservation and getting trained on the job. With a company van and generous annual leave, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment, helping to make a real-world impact. If you are passionate, resilient, and confident, apply for this rewarding position where full training is provided, and you’ll often be working outdoors.

Benefits

Company van for business use

34 days annual leave including bank holidays

Sabbatical opportunities

Qualifications

• A passion for people and a belief in the power of conservation.
• Resilience: ability to face rejection and keep going positively.
• Confidence speaking to strangers while working towards targets.

Responsibilities

• Use a company van to travel to venues in your area.
• Set up eye-catching fundraising stands.
• Engage the public in conversations about conservation.

Skills

Passion for conservation

Resilience

Confidence speaking to strangers

Ability to work outdoors

Job description

Wildlife Fundraiser

No experience necessary!

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.

If don't have fundraising experience… don't worry, this is an entry‑level role and full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!

We are currently recruiting for Fundraisers in Stevenage. Please only apply if you are within 15 miles of this location or surrounding towns.

Position Details

Position: Wildlife Fundraiser Stevenage

Ref: JAN20260863

Location: Stevenage

Salary: £25,847.00 - £27,549.00 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sun, 8th Feb 2026. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any stage once we have made a hire.

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 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 current employees say about this fantastic position?

'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.' – Membership Fundraiser (Current Employee)

About You

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.

Induction and training provided at RSPB HQ, Sandy, Bedfordshire (travel and accommodation is covered).

Please note, you will be required to travel to the 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.

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

We are looking for starters to join the team across the next few months. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the dedicated Resourcing Advisor once you click to apply.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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