What’s the role about? Nestled in the heart of the Abernethy reserve, surrounded by the ancient Caledonian pine forest and framed by the majestic Cairngorms, the newly refurbished Loch Garten Nature Centre stands as one of the RSPB’s most iconic visitor attractions. With a legacy of over 60 years of delivering exceptional visitor experiences, the centre is a hub of conservation and engagement. Membership recruitment plays a vital role in supporting this mission. As a Membership Fundraiser, you’ll work closely with the visitor experience team at Loch Garten Nature Centre and in and around Inverness to make this year the most successful yet. Please include a cover letter on the same document as your CV as you will only be able to upload one document. We are specifically looking for fundraisers who are based within a 15 mile radius of the advertised location. What we’re looking for: This role is primarily based in Inverness, so the ideal candidate must live within commuting distance of both Inverness and the RSPB Loch Garten Nature Centre. You don’t need prior fundraising experience—we’ll provide full training While in-depth knowledge of Scottish wildlife isn’t essential, we’re looking for someone who has: A Drivers License valid for use in the UK 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 a willingness to work toward targets. Whether you’ve worked in hospitality, customer service, sales, sustainability, conservation, campaigning, fundraising, business development, retail, or volunteering, your transferable skills are what matter most. This is a rewarding and enjoyable role where your primary goal is to engage and inspire others. What’s in it for you? Join a team dedicated to making a real difference and inspiring people to save nature This role allows you to channel your passion while making 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 to set you up for success. 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: freya.binningrspb.org.uk This is a fixed-term position for 7 Months (the exact duration of the post can be negotiated). The RSPB 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 9th February 2025. Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received. 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. 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. Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.