Entry Level Wildlife Fundraiser

Are you searching for the perfect summer job? How about working at the legendary home of Robin Hood, surrounded by ancient oaks and stunning wildlife? We’re looking for a Seasonal Fundraiser to join the team at the breathtaking Sherwood Forest for the 2025 season—and it could be you! You don’t have to have fundraising experience, as full training will be provided.

Location: Sherwood Forest

Contract: 7 months

Closing Date: Sun, 9th Feb 2025. Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

What’s the role about? Centuries of history and folklore have made Sherwood Forest a legendary place, with each generation adding to its rich story. Today, it’s a magical destination for those seeking to explore its ancient woodlands, diverse wildlife, and the enduring tale of Robin Hood. Spanning 375 hectares, this National Nature Reserve is home to hundreds of bird, insect, mammal, fungi, and plant species. Each year, over 350,000 visitors come to Sherwood Forest, and we aim to make every visit extraordinary.

As part of the Sherwood Forest 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 charity through fundraising and membership recruitment.

While expert wildlife knowledge isn’t required, you’ll need:

• 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 willingness to work toward targets.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 to be offered an employment contract.