Wildlife Sales Membership Fundraiser for South West Wildlife Fundraising Ltd. 

Salary: Average earnings of over £20 per hour. Base £14 ph during probation/ £12 ph post probation ( £12.50 from 1/4/25) or commission & bonus  

Employed role: Choose between 2-4 days per week. Positions available in various locations in Wiltshire

Want a better work/life balance? Want to help an amazing local Charity?

Our organisation

Founded in 1962, today Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is the leading charity in Wiltshire and Swindon working to achieve nature’s recovery and connect people with nature.

The Trust has over 40 nature reserves covering over 1,200 hectares (c. 2,900 acres), protecting some of Wiltshire’s most important meadows, downland, woods, fen and other valuable wildlife habitats. Most of our nature reserves have open public access, allowing people to benefit from nature through enhanced wellbeing and learning opportunities. The Trust is supported by a growing community of more than 23,000 members and 2,000 volunteers. 

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust's members provide vital income to support the work of the Trust. South West Wildlife Fundraising Ltd (‘SWWFL’), wholly-owned by Wildlife Trust charities, provides fundraising services for 12 Wildlife Trusts across South & West England and Wales.

Responsibilities

• Engage local people in public spaces with a marketing display
• Gain small monthly donations via membership
• Working at good quality local venues (reserves, ethical food shops, shows/events, retail stores & garden centres etc)
• Venues booked and supported by our specialist Venues Team

In our Staff Survey, colleagues commented that they: Loved the varied working environment, flexibility, being part of a passionate family atmosphere and helping raise money for an amazing local charity.  Check out our staff reviews on Indeed https://uk.indeed.com/cmp/South-West-Wildlife-Fundraising-Ltd-(swwfl)/reviews

Requirements

• Outgoing, passionate, with the confidence to inspire people to act
• Ideally, experience of sales, fundraising or promotions
• Love of wildlife, wanting to make a difference
• Available 2-4 days/ week; flexible days
• Access to a car and a full driving licence

Rewards

• Permanent, employed roles with fantastic, uncapped earnings potential (over £30/ hour for good fundraisers)
• £14 per hour enhanced basic rate during probationary training period of 3 months,with commission & bonuses paid from day 1. 
• Full induction training, ongoing field support and regular team days
• Travel expenses paid (40p per mile), good holidays and pension
• Free Wildlife Trust Membership after qualifying period
• Variety of working environments and strong job satisfaction with an amazing local charity
• Supportive work team and family-feeling culture

Is this the kind of role where YOU could be happy and proud to work?

If so, please send your CV and a short, eye-catching covering note indicating why you’re suitable and would stand out from the crowd to:  Steve Slocombe, Membership Sales Manager sslocombe@swwfl.co.uk or call Steve for a chat on 07747 217473.

For more information, please visit our website www.swwfl.co.uk

SWWFL is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. We know that great fundraisers come from different nationalities and backgrounds, together with different experiences and perspectives, so that they can relate to diverse prospective members.

As a charity, we lack the resources to advise all candidates if their application is unsuccessful. If you do not hear from us within four weeks, we will have decided not to take your application any further. Thank you for your interest in working with SWWFL.