Wildlife Fundraiser (Newport)

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

Job summary

A conservation organization seeks a Wildlife Fundraiser in Newport. You will engage the public about conservation, setting up stands and inspiring membership through regular direct debit support. The role requires resilience and a passion for nature, with full training provided. You will travel locally using a company van and be comfortable working outdoors and often alone. This position offers a salary of £25,847 to £27,549 per annum, with generous leave and benefits.

Benefits

Salary £25,847 to £27,549 annually

Company van for business use

34 days annual leave

Sabbatical opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about people and conservation.
• Ability to bounce back from rejection with a positive attitude.
• Confidence speaking to strangers is essential.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Availability to work weekends is necessary.
• Willingness to travel daily, up to one hour away.
• Comfortable working outdoors and often alone.
• Experience in fundraising, sales, or customer service is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Travel to venues using the company van with fuel and parking covered.
• Set up an attractive fundraising stand.
• Engage the public in conversations about conservation.
• Encourage visitors to support through direct debit.
• Work outdoors, often alone, with possible long hours.

Skills

Passion for conservation

Resilience

Confidence in public speaking

Ability to work towards targets

Job description

Wildlife Fundraiser (Newport)

Location: Newport, Gwent, Wales, UK
Company: NFP People – Wildlife Fundraiser

About the Role

This is an entry‑level fundraising position that offers full training and travel to venues in your local area. You will use a company van to set up an eye‑catching stand, engage the public in conversations about conservation, and inspire new members through regular direct‑debit support. The role requires resilience, an ability to bounce back from rejection, and a passion for nature. You will be an ambassador for wildlife, often outdoors and on your feet, and will apply a focused, “give‑back” mindset to each encounter.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to venues using the company van, with fuel and parking covered.
• Set up an eye‑catching, informative fundraising stand.
• Engage members of the public in meaningful conversations about conservation.
• Inspire visitors to become members through regular direct‑debit support.
• Work outdoor, often alone, and be comfortable with occasional long days.

Qualifications and Experience

• A passion for people and a belief in the power of conservation (training provided).
• 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 (training provided).

Benefits

• Salary £25,847.00 – £27,549.00 per annum (salary‑based, not commission‑based).
• Company van for business use, fuel and parking covered.
• Generous 34 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays).
• Sabbatical opportunities.

Additional Information

Full training and support will be provided at RSPB HQ, Sandy, Bedfordshire (travel and accommodation covered). The role is not eligible for UK Visa sponsorship; the successful applicant must have a pre‑existing Right to Work in the UK. This vacancy is actively recruiting and the charity reserves the right to close the recruitment once sufficient applications have been received.

EEO Statement

The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The charity is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves.