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Job description

A strong membership base is a vital part of Ulster Wildlife's work to bring nature back to Northern Ireland. As a Membership Recruitment Officer, you will be responsible for signing up new regular-giving donors for the charity. Utilising face-to-face recruitment techniques (including setting up stands at third party venues and attendance at shows and festivals across Northern Ireland) the Membership Recruitment Officer will contribute towards the financial sustainability of the charity, by achieving agreed membership recruitment targets. By joining the team, you will become a key ambassador for Ulster Wildlife and our work helping the charity to raise its profile, increase our support base and deliver for local wildlife. You will enjoy the benefits of working to support some innovative wildlife restoration and protection projects..

Responsibilities

• Carry out face-to-face membership recruitment activities including a mix of attending pre-booked shows, events and venues with a mobile display promoting Ulster Wildlife. Small business and community group membership recruitment may also take place.
• Achieve an acceptable level of new membership sign ups by Direct Debit, based on agreed targets.
• Understand the principals of Gift Aid and encourage prospective members to sign up to the Gift Aid scheme (if paying a sufficient amount of UK tax).
• Raise awareness of Ulster Wildlife and our work and act as a positive ambassador for the charity at all times.
• Work with the Membership Recruitment Team Leader on the research and booking of venues/events for membership recruitment activities.
• Maintain and assist in the further development of positive relationships with pre-existing recruitment venue managers and staff.
• Provide feedback to the Membership Recruitment Team Leader on locations and events to maximize future membership promotion opportunities.
• Maintain and be responsible for recruitment equipment and recruitment aids.
• Develop and maintain a good knowledge and understanding of the work of Ulster Wildlife, its activities, nature reserves and membership offers.
• Accurately record and submit new members information complying, at all times, with our Data Protection Policy and procedures.
• Work with other Ulster Wildlife operational staff to identify and support joint awareness/membership recruitment activities.
• Attend any training/team meeting/events organised by Ulster Wildlife as well as monthly/half year/annual supervision meetings.
• Work with the Membership Recruitment Team Leader to ensure all membership recruitment and fundraising activities are carried out in accordance with the Code of Fundraising Practice and other best practice promoted by the Fundraising Regulator.
• Keep up to date with Ulster Wildlife activity e.g. campaigns, outputs and impacts through regular contact with Ulster Wildlife teams and by regularly visiting www.ulsterwildlife.org
• Adhere to GDPR principles and fundraising regulations at all times.
• Attend any training events or days organised by Ulster Wildlife.
• Act as an ambassador for Ulster Wildlife and create a positive impression at all times.
• Adhere to the relevant policies and practices of Ulster Wildlife at all times.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• At least one year's full-time (or part-time equivalent) experience in a face-to-face sales, outbound telesales, promotions or fundraising role.
• Demonstrable experience of working towards, and achieving, agreed financial targets.
• The ability to inspire and influence verbally, asking for financial support from potential new members.
• The confidence and capability to approach and build rapport with members of the public.
• A demonstrable ability to work alone, without direct daily supervision.
• Ability to perform administrative tasks, complete accurate records and submit paperwork according to agreed timescales.
• Basic IT skills including use of a combined email & calendar service e.g. MS Outlook or gmail.
• Access to transport for business purposes.

Desirable Skills

• Experience of recruiting donors for a voluntary/community organisation.
• Knowledge of the Code of Fundraising Practice and Data Protection principles.
• An enthusiastic interest in local wildlife and nature conservation.

Further Information

Salary: £22,749 per annum, pro-rata. Part time and Full Time hours available. Additional details regarding frequently asked questions about the job role are contained in the document Membership Recruiters FAQ's March 2024.pdf which can be found at the link below: https://www.ulsterwildlife.org/jobs/membership-recruitment-officers-mid-ulster-north-coast