Seasonal Fundraiser - RSPB Bempton Cliffs (Reserve-based)
RSPB
Are you looking for the perfect summer job or a recurring seasonal opportunity? Would you like to work at one of England’s largest mainland seabird colonies?
Join us at RSPB Bempton Cliffs and become part of a passionate team dedicated to wildlife conservation and inspiring public support!
About Bempton Cliffs
Located on the stunning Flamborough Headland, just six miles from Bridlington, Bempton Cliffs is a breathtaking site of towering white chalk cliffs. From April to July, the cliffs come alive with puffins, gannets, and other incredible seabirds. With over 100,000 visitors each year, Bempton Cliffs offers the perfect setting to connect people with nature and inspire them to support conservation through membership and fundraising.
About the Role
As a Reserve based Seasonal Fundraiser at Bempton Clifts, you’ll work alongside our friendly staff and volunteers to welcome visitors, share the importance of this extraordinary site, and inspire them to support the RSPB’s vital conservation efforts. The role is target-driven and requires confidence, resilience, and enthusiasm - but for those who thrive on purpose and people, it’s truly rewarding.
Check out our fundraisers in action here!
For further insights into our fundraising roles, application process, FAQs, and upcoming start dates, please see the recruitment pack on our website.
This position may be well suited to students or individuals seeking a recurring seasonal role each year. If you’re looking for a travelling fundraising role within the same area, you may also wish to apply for our Seasonal travelling fundraising position at Bempton Cliffs.
What We Offer:
- Full training provided - no wildlife knowledge necessary.
- Salary-based role (not commission-based) ensuring stable income.
- Flexibility to work 3, 4 or 5 days per week to suit your schedule.
- Inclusive and supportive working environment.
- Potential opportunity to return each summer.
- A chance to make a real difference for nature.
What We Need from You:
- Passion for people and conservation - we’ll teach you the rest!
- Resilience and positivity when facing challenges.
- Confidence speaking with members of the public and working toward clear targets.
- Comfortable working outdoors and often independently.
- Availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends per month.
- Fundraising, sales or customer service experience (desirable, not essential).
Additional Information:
- Fixed-term, Until Early September 2026
- The successful candidate will attend an in person induction and training at our HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire (travel and accommodation expenses covered).
- We may close early if sufficient applications are received.
- Start Date: February/March 2026 - For a full list of our start dates please see the Recruitment Pack.
How to Apply:
Please upload your CV and complete a short online application form. Use the cover letter section to tell us why you’re best suited for this role.
Inclusion and Diversity
We’re committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB where everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, and conservation sector - we particularly welcome applications from these groups.
For all role/application enquiries please contact - [email protected]
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. Applicants must have a pre-existing right to work in the UK.
About RSPB
The RSPB is a charity for the conservation of birds and nature. We bring people together who love birds and other wildlife, and who want to take action to restore the health and diversity of the natural world. We carry out conservation on a large scale, protect and restore habitats, and save species from extinction. We’re living in a nature and climate emergency, and we won’t stop whilst the threats persist.
We believe our work makes a real difference to the world we live in. It takes a great team to
save nature and we need a wide range of skills to make it happen.
As an RSPB employee, you will be helping to save nature every time you come to work. There’s never been a more important time to protect our wildlife and wild places, so we want to make sure you feel rewarded for everything you help us to achieve.
The RSPB is a charity for the conservation of birds and nature. We bring people together who love birds and other wildlife, and who want to take action to restore the health and diversity of the natural world. We carry out conservation on a large scale, protect and restore habitats, and save species from extinction. We’re living in a nature and climate emergency, and we won’t stop whilst the threats persist. We believe our work makes a real difference to the world we live in. It takes a great team to save nature and we need a wide range of skills to make it happen. As an RSPB employee, you will be helping to save nature every time you come to work. There’s never been a more important time to protect our wildlife and wild places, so we want to make sure you feel rewarded for everything you help us to achieve.
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