Sales Representative (Fundraiser) for Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust

To inspire new supporters from members of the public to give affordable monthly donations.

Working at a wide variety of pre-booked venues and events including shows, Christmas events, garden centres, farmer markets, retail stores, with full support of our branded marketing display to engage members of the public with confidence. (No street or door to door fundraising)

We are growing and hence seeking mature, patient, self-motivated, fun-loving, hard-working people with resilience and heaps of determination to join our venue-based fundraising team across Gloucestershire who want to make a real difference to local wildlife, by gaining support through membership via monthly donations. See www.swwfl.co.uk for more details.

Hours : Part time - 2- 3 days a week to include weekend working

Areas covered at our pre booked events within Gloucestershire include, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud, Cirencester to name a few., · Valid driving licence and access to a car/van essential.

· Experience of sales, fundraising ideal but full training will be given for the right candidate.

· Outgoing, driven with the confidence to approach people to strike up a conversation.

. Must be able to work at least one weekend day each week.

· Love nature and wildlife and passionate about making a difference.

· Enjoy working outdoors and at multiple sites.

· Self-starter with a resilient "can-do" attitude.

· IT proficient with great communication skills both verbally and written English.

· Goal driven to achieve and exceed targets.

· Physically fit to erect 20kg gazebo.

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust has been protecting wildlife and wild places for over 60 years. Part of the largest conservation charity in the country, GWT provide secure environments for a diverse range of wildlife to thrive. With a critical 6 out of 10 local wildlife species under threat and 15% facing near extinction we are on a mission to attract more supporters to protect local wildlife and habitat.

The employer for this role is South West Wildlife Fundraising Ltd (SWWFL) wholly owned by 8 Wildlife Trust Charities across the South West.

From £15 an hour - Permanent, Part-time, Employed role - Employed role - Guaranteed base £15 per hour during 3 month probationary period or uncapped realistic commission - whichever is the greater amount over the pay month. Average earnings £30 + per hour for high performing recruiters., · Employed role - Employed role - Guaranteed base £15 per hour during 3 month probationary period or uncapped realistic commission - whichever is the greater amount over the pay month. Average earnings £30 + per hour for high performing recruiters.

· Temp contracts also available over the summer season.

· Full induction training and on-going field support given.

· Pension contribution and travel expenses.

· Holiday Pay.

· Free Wildlife Trust Membership after probation.

· High level of job satisfaction working for a local charity.

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: Ben Barnes, Membership Sales Manager or call Ben for a chat on

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Sick pay


Schedule:

• Weekend availability


Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay


• Signing bonus