Entry Level Fundraiser

Entry Level Fundraiser

Are you looking for the ideal summer job? Would you like to work at Bempton Cliffs home to one of England's largest mainland seabird colony?

We are looking for a seasonal fundraiser to work at the stunning Bempton Cliffs for the 2025 season, and it could be you!

You don’t have to have fundraising experience, as full training will be provided.

Position: Fundraiser Bempton

Ref: JAN20255289

Location: Bempton

Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per Annum

Contract: 7 months

Closing Date: Sun, 9th Feb 2025. Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

What’s the role about?

Nestled on the Flamborough Headland, around six miles from Bridlington, the towering white chalk cliffs of Bempton are a sight to behold year-round. But between April and July, these cliffs transform into a bustling seabird city, hosting Puffins, Gannets, and many other incredible species. Attracting over 100,000 visitors annually, Bempton Cliffs is a prime location for engaging with people and inspiring support for conservation through fundraising and membership recruitment.

About the Role

As a vital member of the Bempton team, you’ll work alongside staff and volunteers to welcome visitors, share the importance of this extraordinary site, and inspire them to support the charity. You’ll lead by example in reserve fundraising, showcasing best practices to encourage new memberships.

What we’re looking for

This role is based at Bempton Cliffs, so ideally, you’ll live within 15 miles of the reserve. While previous fundraising experience isn’t necessary (as full training will be provided), we’re looking for someone with the following qualities:

• A genuine passion for conservation and protecting nature.Confidence, resilience, and a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and an engaging personality.
• Motivation to meet and exceed targets.

What’s in it for you?

Join a team that is 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 set salary, rather than working to commission.
• 34 days’ annual leave (including ten bank holidays pro-rata for work pattern and length of contract))
• Full training and comprehensive induction.
• The 7-month contract will commence with training in March  and active fundraising from April through to September.
• There will be a probation period of 3.5 months.

Additional Information

Please note that in order to be considered for this position you will be asked to upload a CV and complete a short online application form. This is a fixed-term position for 7 Months (the exact duration of the post can be negotiated). The charity reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse charity, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side.

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 to be offered an employment contract.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes on the application page

You may have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising Office, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Membership Fundraising, Membership Fundraiser, Community Fundraiser, Customer Service, Hospitality, Retail.

Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation. #INDNFP