Entry Level Fundraiser

Entry Level Fundraiser

Are you seeking a role that combines your passion for nature with your exceptional communication skills? Join Europe’s largest nature conservation charity as a Fundraiser and help make a real impact!

We’re looking for someone based near the advertised location. Please only apply if you live within 20 miles of Amble.

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

Position: Fundraiser Amble

Ref: JAN20255312

Location: Amble

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

Contract: 7 months

Closing Date: Sun, 9th Feb 2025. We are actively recruiting for this role and will screen and interview applicants as they come in. 

What’s the role about?

Located off the coast of Northumberland, Coquet Island is a vibrant seabird reserve and a sanctuary for the UK’s only breeding Roseate Terns. It also serves as an important nesting site for Puffins and Common, Sandwich, and Arctic Terns.

As a dedicated wildlife sanctuary, Coquet Island isn’t open to the public. However, the surrounding area attracts many visitors each year, providing a fantastic opportunity to share the incredible conservation work happening on the island and inspire new members.

What we’re looking for:

Fundraising experience isn’t necessary—we’ll provide full training!

While in-depth knowledge of UK wildlife isn’t essential, you’ll need:

• Drivers License valid for use in the UK

• A passion for conservation and protecting nature.

• Strong communication skills and an engaging personality.

• The ability to tell compelling stories and inspire others.

• Resilience and a results-driven mindset and the motivation to work toward targets.

Whether your background is in hospitality, customer service, sales, sustainability, conservation, campaigning, fundraising, business development, retail, or volunteering, it’s your transferable skills that matter most. This is a rewarding and enjoyable role where your primary goal is to engage and inspire.

What’s in it for you?

Join a team that’s making a real difference and inspiring people to protect nature! This role allows you to channel your passion while contributing to vital conservation work.

Here’s what we offer:

• Flexible contracts: choose between 3, 4, or 5 days per week (7.5 hours per day on-site).

• A set salary—no commission-based work.

• 34 days’ annual leave (including eight bank holidays, pro-rata).

• Full training and a comprehensive induction to support your success.

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.

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

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. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. 

If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. 

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 is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert. 

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