Closing date: Friday 4th April 2025
Salary: From £10.18 to £11.44 per hour, plus uncapped commission & desirable benefits
(Rate of pay will increase in April 2025)
Permanent & Seasonal Positions Available
The Aspinall Foundation are looking for Face-to-Face Fundraisers to join our team on a permanent or seasonal basis.
As a Face-to-Face Fundraiser, you will be working alongside a friendly, vibrant team, who are at the helm of real conservation in action. You will be directly contributing to the work we do by recruiting new regular givers for the charity, as well as promoting other ways of supporting The Aspinall Foundation.
Who we are looking for:
This role is a perfect for someone with a confident attitude when approaching the public, who is looking to gain valuable experience of fundraising and conservation knowledge with a world-renowned organisation. A reliable form of transport is essential due to the remote fundraising locations, including Port Lympne Reserve and Howletts Wild Animal Park.
Contract details:
Basic rate of pay is £10.18 for under 21-year-olds and £11.44 for over 21-year-olds, plus un-capped commission. Rate of pay will increase in line with National Minimum Wage requirements in April 2025.
• Our permanent position will guarantee a minimum of 30 hours a week, across Monday – Sunday, additional shifts are available to cover holidays and busier periods.
• Our seasonal position will guarantee a minimum of 25 hours per week, across Monday – Sunday, with a contract end date of the 30 September 2025. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
About The Aspinall Foundation:
The Aspinall Foundation is a world-class animal conservation charity who are dedicated to protecting endangered animals around the globe. We are devoted to returning captive bred animals to protected wilderness areas and reserves located throughout the world. We also work alongside communities to reforest vulnerable habitats to provide a home for iconic species such as gorillas, rhinos and cheetahs. Over the past few years alone, we have bred and released hundreds of animals from our partner wildlife parks back to their natural habitats in the wild. In Congo, Gabon, Java, Madagascar and South Africa, we are delivering innovative programmes to release animals “Back to the Wild”, as well as rescuing wildlife from the illegal pet trade and those orphaned from poaching.
This work is only achievable through the generous support and donations we have received. In order to continue this critical work, we need to develop more long-term supporters that can help us make these goals a reality.
Why you should join us:
As well as walking to work surrounded by the calls of Howler monkeys and roars from our pride of Lions, you will also join a supportive team who are passionate about their place of work.
You can also expect a host of other benefits including:
• Uncapped Commission
• Complimentary friends and family tickets for access to Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve and Howletts Wild Animal Park.
• Exceptional discounts on food and retail at the parks.
• Numerous retail discounts and access to a 24-hour counselling line through our Healthy Extras Scheme.
• Full charity-branded uniform, kit and ID badge provided
• Holiday entitlement pro-rated to working hours
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including workshops and e-learning
• Onsite parking
A full job description is available on request.
To apply: Please email a CV along with a covering letter to – donnai@aspinallfoundation.org
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Testimonials:
Dennis – Current Team Member since May 2021: ‘It’s a genuine privilege to work as part of a team of such inspiring people and a genuine pleasure to be able to work each day in two amazing animal parks deep in the Kent countryside. Animals and animal welfare are my big passion in life, so it is a chance to give something tangible back and make a real difference. As such it was an opportunity I was never going to turn down.’
Lewis – Previous team member since April 2022: ‘Working as a F2F Fundraiser for The Aspinall Foundation has been such a rewarding experience. It has massively improved my confidence through challenging me to speak to people from all walks of life. As a conservation student, the role has been perfect for me as the working hours are flexible and I get to spend my time talking about something I am deeply passionate about.’
Testimonials
Dennis – current Team Member since May 2021:
‘It’s a genuine privilege to work as part of a team of such inspiring people and a genuine pleasure to be able to work each day in two amazing animal parks deep in the Kent countryside. Animals and animal welfare are my big passion in life, so it is a chance to give something tangible back and make a real difference. As such it was an opportunity I was never going to turn down.’
Lewis – current team member since April 2022:
‘Working as a F2F Fundraiser for The Aspinall Foundation has been such a rewarding experience. It has massively improved my confidence through challenging me to speak to people from all walks of life. As a conservation student, the role has been perfect for me as the working hours are flexible and I get to spend my time talking about something I am deeply passionate about.’
