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Wildlife Fundraiser
Do you enjoy talking to people Do you have excellent communication skills Are you passionate about nature
‘Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.’ Indeed Review, April 2020
We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join the team as a Wildlife Fundraiser in Glasgow. Each day, you will travel to different venues, set up an attractive fundraising stand, and spend the day actively engaging with members of the public. The aim is to inspire people to become lifelong members in this exciting and rewarding role.
If you don’t have fundraising experience don’t worry; 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!
Position: Wildlife Fundraiser Glasgow
Ref: SEP
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £23,500.00 – £24,871.00 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Sun, 15th Oct 2023
What do 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
What’s in it for you
Join a team making a real difference and inspiring people to save nature! You will be working in a rewarding role where you can draw on your passions and interests.
You will receive:
- A contract that suits you – choose between 3, 4, and 5 days per week (7.5 hours on-site per day)
- A set salary, rather than working to commission
- No travel costs as you have access to a company van, with fuel and parking paid for
- An annual volunteer day to spend with whichever charity you choose
- 34 days’ annual leave (including 8 bank holidays (pro-rata
- Full training and comprehensive induction
- Secondment and Sabbatical opportunities.
About You
You don’t have to have fundraising experience. You don’t even need to know much about wildlife or conservation, due to our thorough induction programme.
What you do need is a passion for saving nature and an engaging personality, along with the ability to tell a good story and communicate confidently. This is a rewarding and enjoyable role where the only requirement is to engage and inspire!
If you are happy to work to daily targets and work 3 out of 4 weekends, we would love to hear from you!
You may have worked in other areas where you have had to build face-to-face relationships, such as hospitality, customer service, sales, sustainability, conservation, campaigning, income generation, business development, retail or in a volunteering capacity. However, it is your skills we are interested in rather than your work experience, as you will receive fantastic training and ongoing support as you start your career.
Please note that in order to carry out this role you will need a full driving licence that is valid in the UK, and the right to work in the UK.
Additional information
We are recruiting new starters for October/November 2023. Please note that to be considered for this post, you must upload your CV and complete a short online application form. To stand out – why not submit a cover letter which you can include on the same document as your CV.
Should you be shortlisted, you will be sent a link to complete a video questionnaire where you will have an opportunity to explain why you are best suited for this role.
If you want to learn more about this role or ask any questions, we will host two open briefing sessions onTuesday, 3rd October, from 5.15-6.00 p.m. and Saturday, 14th October, from 4.00-4.45 p.m.
Interviews will usually be conducted over the weekends.As we are actively recruiting – We reserve the right to close the advert anytime. So, please don’t hesitate 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.
The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature’s side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
