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Membership Recruiter (Charity Fundraiser)

If you’re a vibrant, engaging and resilient person looking to join in the nationwide efforts to defend nature, in a role with exciting earning potential, keep reading!

A charity fundraiser, Membership Recruiter at the Ay Up Market Nottinghamshire

What you’ll do

As one of our Membership Recruiters, you’ll represent your local Wildlife Trust at a variety of pre‑booked venues and events, inspiring people to support vital conservation work through monthly direct debit donations.

If you thrive on meeting diverse audiences, enjoy being out and about in lively locations, and want every working day to feel different — we’d love to meet you.

What we offer

💰 Pay

  • Uncapped commission, with fantastic earning potential — our top performers regularly earn £40+ per hour

  • Average earnings around £17.00 p/hr (FTE £32,000)

  • £15.00 p/hr minimum rate for your first 60 days

  • £13.00 p/hr minimum safety‑net rate thereafter‍ ‍

📄 Contract

A permanent, part‑time contract designed to fit around your lifestyle.
You’ll work three days per week at venues and events arranged by our friendly in‑house Venue Coordination Team.
Expect to work weekends and bank holidays, as these are the busiest times — ideal for meeting more people and maximising your earnings.

🎓 Training

We provide full, paid training from day one.
Our weekly induction includes four days of training at our head office and out in the field.

Who You Are

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

  • Hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car/van (essential)

  • Have the legal right to work in the UK (essential)

  • Can work regular weekends and bank holidays

  • Are warm, friendly, confident and great at engaging with all types of people

  • Have strong communication skills, including spoken and written English

  • Are happy working outdoors in all weather and prefer the field to a desk

  • Are comfortable working toward realistic targets/KPIs

  • Care deeply about protecting wildlife and wild places for future generations

Positions available in:

📍 Berkshire
📍 Buckinghamshire
📍 Essex
📍 Hertfordshire
📍 Leicestershire
📍 Lincolnshire
📍 Nottinghamshire
📍 Oxfordshire
📍 Warwickshire

We believe in supporting our team with meaningful benefits that reflect the value of your work:

💸 Quarterly Bonus Scheme – Rewarding your impact every few months

🏖️ 21 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays – Pro-rata for part-time roles

🏦 Pension Scheme – Helping you plan for the future

🚗 Travel Contribution – 35p per mile from home to venue

🎒 Full Recruiter Kit Provided – Includes charity-branded uniform, gazebo, display materials, and electronic device

💬 Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential support when you need it

📚 Access to Our Training Hub – Learn, grow, and develop your skills

🤗 Friendly & Supportive Back Office Team – We’ve got your back

🌟 Highly Rated on Indeed – Don’t just take our word for it!

🎁 What You’ll Get

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🎁 What You’ll Get 〰️

What kind of person makes a great Membership Recruiter?

  • Retired / semi retired people looking for a new challenge or to use skills from their career.

  • Self employed people wishing to supplement their income with an employed role.

  • Parents needing flexible hours around childcare.

  • People passionate about wildlife who would love to share this with others.

  • People from a sales or professional fundraising background.

  • Anyone who is comfortable chatting to people and travelling to a variety of places... and who would like to give it a go!

What Happens Next

If this sounds like a role you’d love, we can’t wait to hear from you!
Please send your CV and covering letter to HR@wildlifefundraising.org

If shortlisted, your application will be passed to your local Team Leader, who will contact you to discuss the role, answer any questions, and guide you through the next steps.

We’re excited to meet you and hope you’ll join us in defending the wildlife and wild spaces we all care about.

Contact us

📧 HR@wildlifefundraising.org
📞 07305 000394 (Recruitment)

🌿 When we act together, we can #DefendNature.

When we act together, we can #DefendNature

A Fundraiser in a blue shirt holding a pamphlet stands next to wildlife trust promotional boards at an outdoor event.

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