Have you ever thought about how you can make a real difference to the world we live in? Here at the RSPB, our Membership Fundraisers are at the heart of what we do, each one playing a vital role in our efforts to raise awareness and secure funds - allowing us to continue in our mission towards giving nature the home it deserves. 

Nature is in big trouble and we need your help 

The UK is among the most nature-depleted countries in the world. We now have a moral obligation to save nature and this is a view shared by the millions of supporters of conservation organisations across the UK. From now until 2030 we have some ambitious plans and targets - working together with our community of members and partners to collectively change the fate of nature.

About the RSPB 

The RSPB is the largest nature conservation charity in the UK, consistently delivering successful conservation, forging powerful new partnerships with other organisations, and inspiring others to stand up and give nature the home it deserves. Around a third of the RSPB's funding comes from memberships, which allow us to continue all of our fantastic work - protecting and restoring the wild places nature depends on. 
 
About the role: 
 
The role involves traveling around your local area, setting up a stand, and engaging with members of the public. Whilst your primary role would be to recruit new members, you are also there to inspire, educate, and enthuse the public with a real passion for nature. In return, we will offer a competitive, living wage, and working contracts to suit. This role would also benefit anyone who is looking to develop their sales and marketing skills and/or looking to develop a career in wildlife and conservation. 

Essential skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Enthusiasm and passion for saving nature; 
• Enjoy working outdoors - solo as well as part of a team; 
• A good story-teller and a confident communicator; 
• A resilience to rejection; 
• Experience in a customer-facing role; 
• Comfortable asking people for monthly donations; 
• A full, manual driving licence; 
• Access to the Microsoft Office suite at home; and 
• Willing to work 3 out of 4 weekends, as well as bank holidays. 

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Fundraising/sales experience 

Please note you will be required to upload a CV and complete a short application for this role. Please provide a cover letter on the same document as your CV as you will only be able to upload 1 document.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached at the top of this advert on our website.

We run a monthly induction for all new Membership Fundraisers around the UK, the next of which commences on 2nd August 2021. 
 
Should you have any queries about this vacancy, please contact our Resourcing Advisor: stephen.louw@rspb.org.uk

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this position and reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.

We look forward to hearing from you!