Fundraiser – Leeds

Ready for a Role that’s Rewarding, Challenging – and Never Dull? Are you passionate about nature? Do you have the confidence to strike up conversations with strangers and inspire them to take action? If you’re looking for a job that’s meaningful, dynamic, and gives you a story to tell every single day – this might be exactly what you’re looking for.

We are currently recruiting for RSPB Fundraisers in Leeds. Please only apply if you are within 10 miles of this location or surrounding towns. 

Check out our fundraisers in action here!

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the recruitment pack which has further insight into this role along with FAQ’s and our induction time-table.

About the role

This is not your average 9-5.

Each day you’ll:

• Use your company van (with fuel and parking covered) to travel to venues in your area.
• Set up an eye-catching, informative fundraising stand.
• Engage members of the public in meaningful conversations about conservation.
• Inspire them to become RSPB members through regular direct debit support.

You’ll be a visible, passionate ambassador for nature – often outdoors, often on your feet, and often outside your comfort zone. This role takes grit, resilience, and the ability to bounce back after a tough day. But for those who thrive on purpose and people, it can be deeply fulfilling.

We’ll Set You Up for Success

• Full training provided – no wildlife knowledge needed!
• Salary-based role (not commission-based) with set income stability.
• Company van included for business use, with all expenses covered.
• Generous 34 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays), plus sabbatical opportunities

What do current employees say about this role?  

‘Securing a membership is always a great feeling that stays with you. Being able to talk about things you are passionate about and learn a lot about wildlife is a real plus.’

‘Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.’ 

But it’s not just about the benefits – it’s about the impact you’ll make. Join a team that’s dedicated to preserving nature and inspiring others to do the same. Your role will be pivotal in driving positive change, and you’ll have the support of a diverse and inclusive community every step of the way. 

What we need from you: 

• A passion for people and a belief in the power of conservation (we’ll teach you the rest!)
• Resilience: the ability to face rejection and keep going with positivity.
• Confidence speaking to strangers and working towards clear targets.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends in any given month.
• Willingness to travel up to an hour from home, each way every day.
• Comfortable working outdoors and often alone.
• Fundraising, sales, or customer service experience

Please note, you will be required to travel to our HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire during your induction. For a full list of induction dates please refer to the recruitment pack. We will cover all associated costs for travel and accommodation. Full training and support will be provided. 

Whether you’re from hospitality, retail, sales, or a volunteer background, if you have the drive to inspire and the heart for nature, we want to hear from you.

If you’re looking for more than just a job – something that challenges you, inspires you, and lets you make a real-world impact – apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form once you select ‘apply’. Please use the cover letter section in the application form to tell us why you are best suited for this role.

Additional Information

 If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to [email protected] / [email protected]

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. 

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 RSPB 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.