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Wildlife Fundraiser
No experience necessary!
Are you searching for the perfect part time job?
How about working at the iconic Leighton Moss Nature Reserve? We’re looking for a Seasonal Fundraiser to join the team at the breathtaking Leighton Moss.
This role is ideal for someone who loves connecting with people and sharing their passion for nature.
You may have worked in roles that involved building face-to-face relationships, such as hospitality, customer service, sales, sustainability, conservation, campaigning, fundraising, business development, retail, or volunteering. However, it’s your transferable skills that matter most, as we’ll provide you with fantastic training and ongoing support to help you succeed. You do not need previous fundraising experience!
The ideal candidate will be close enough to Leighton Moss to commute daily.
Position: Wildlife Fundraiser Leighton Moss
Ref: OCT20252783
Location: Leighton Moss
Salary: £25, - £27, per annum
Duration: 4 Months
Closing Date: Fri, 31st Oct 2025. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any stage once we have made a hire.
The Role
Leighton Moss is home to the largest reed bed in north-west England. This sweeping expanse provides shelter to a spectacular range of wildlife including Otters, Bearded Tits, Bitterns, Marsh Harriers, egrets and Red Deer.
Set against the shores of the nearby Morecambe Bay, this Lancashire nature reserve is a thriving visitor haven attracting people of all walks of life to explore its reedbeds, mudflats, coastal marsh and saltwater lagoons. Explore a bit further and you will also find pockets of woodland and limestone grasslands.
As part of the Leighton Moss team, you’ll work alongside dedicated staff and volunteers to welcome visitors, share the conservation importance of this iconic site, and inspire support for the organisation through fundraising and membership recruitment.
What we’re looking for:
1. A passion for conservation and protecting nature.
2. Strong communication skills and an engaging personality.
3. The ability to tell compelling stories and inspire others.
4. Resilience and a results-driven mindset and willingness to work toward targets.
5. Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends.
You don’t need prior fundraising experience-we’ll provide full training!
What’s in it for you?
Join a team that’s making a real difference and inspiring others to protect nature! This is a rewarding role where you can channel your passion and make a meaningful impact.
Here’s what is on offer:
6. Flexible contracts: choose between 3, 4, or 5 days per week ( hours per day on-site).
7. A set salary-no commission-based work.
8. 34 days’ annual leave (including eight bank holidays, pro-rata).
9. Full training and a comprehensive induction
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. For any role/application enquires please contact the team once you click to apply.
Please read through the FAQs and candidate guidance notes before applying.
This is a fixed-term position for 4 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.
The closing date for this vacancy is the 31st October 2025. Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy, and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.
Additional information
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.
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.
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.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected.
Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation