Wildlife Fundraising - Membership Recruiter

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust; England; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A wildlife conservation organization is seeking a part-time Membership Recruiter to engage with the community and promote membership for the local Wildlife Trust. This role offers flexible hours and an opportunity to work outdoors while earning a competitive salary with uncapped commission based on performance. If you enjoy talking about wildlife and making connections, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to nature conservation.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

Career development opportunities

Thirty days holiday entitlement

Pension Scheme

Travel contribution

Training provided

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence and access to a car/van is essential.
• Sales or face-to-face fundraising background is welcome but not essential.
• Enjoys working outdoors instead of being in an office.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging people to join their local Wildlife Trust.
• Promoting the Trust's vital work at various venues.
• Meeting set targets/KPIs in a face-to-face setting.

Skills

Effective communicator

Outgoing and friendly

Comfortable with working to targets

Excellent level of spoken and written English

Job description

: WFC F2F

Join our team to help tackle the climate and

nature crisis

We are looking for engaging and inspiring people to join our team of regional Membership Recruiters working at local venues and events. The aim of the role is to encourage people to join their local Wildlife Trust and support the vital work they do by way of a monthly direct debit.

This is an excellent opportunity to bring your experience to a position where you can contribute directly to a cause that you are passionate about. Together, we are tackling the climate and nature crisis - starting with the ambition of 30% of the UK's land and seas connected and protected for nature by 2030 - so that we might all enjoy a wilder future.

As a part‑time recruiter I love the flexibility the role offers. Visiting different places and talking to different people about wildlife is really enjoyable and no two days are the same. I’m proud to be promoting the essential work the Trust does. Anna B

Hours

• Six-hour days at pre-booked various venues and events
• Part-time, three or four days per week required including regular weekend days & bank holidays
• Permanent contract with fixed days

Earnings

• Uncapped commission, top performers working four days per week can earn over £45,000 per year
• Average annual salary of £25,000 based on four days per week (£31,200 FTE)
• Guaranteed minimum hourly rate of £14 during the first 60 days of employment, and £11 per hour minimum safety net rate thereafter (this is not a commission only job)

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus scheme
• Career development opportunities
• Thirty days holiday entitlement (inc. bank holidays, pro‑rata)
• Pension Scheme
• Travel contribution
• Full charity-branded uniform, kit and ID badge provided
• Chartered Institute of Fundraising approved training
• Supportive team in the field and office

Naturalist and broadcaster Michaela Strachan meeting one of our Membership Recruiters, Martin.

Requirements

• Valid driving licence and access to a car / van (transportation of equipment, including a gazebo and promotional materials, is essential)
• A sales or face-to-face fundraising background is welcome but not essential.
• Enjoys working in the field rather than being stuck behind a desk in an office
• Effective communicator
• Outgoing and friendly
• Comfortable with working to targets / KPIs
• Excellent level of spoken and written English
• Will include outdoor working using a gazebo and other display equipment

How it works

• Candidates are screened over the phone and booked into a face‑to‑face interview with their local Team Leader
• All new starters receive one day of paid induction training at our central HQ and a further two days of paid on‑site training at venues. Our comprehensive training includes charity-specific training, objection handling and a thorough introduction to our company culture and ethics
• Immediate starts available with fortnightly induction training sessions at our office near Bicester, Oxfordshire