Fundraiser

Job Description

Were seeking goal orientated people with a positive, strong work ethic and a drive to make a difference!About Us Were an award-winning charity fundraising agency with nearly 30 years experience, that delivers fundraising and awareness campaigns for some of the UKs most well-known charities such as Dogs Trust, Guide Dogs and Breast Cancer Now. Our passion forfundraising continues to grow and we raise over £40m for our charity partners each year. The Face to Face Charity Fundraiser Role This is a pride-inducing job where youll be making a genuine difference to the lives of those in need while growing your skillsetand career opportunities. As the face of our charity clients, youll interact with the public, seeking their support in the form of regular monthly direct debit donations or lottery sign ups. All Charity Link fundraisers are employed on permanent contracts,so youll have the security of a regular and predictable base income with plenty of scope to earn more. Youll receive charity-branded clothing and equipment (including stands, pull-ups, tables, gazebos etc) as well as an electronic tablet to sign up donors.Typical working hours vary according to the venues you attend (with the aim of being there when footfall is at its highest) and for door to door the ideal working day is 11am-7pm, especially the important twilight hours 5-7pm which are the best times to signup donors! This hybrid Door to Door / Private Site fundraising role means that you should be equally happy to work either on the doors or in private sites. We welcome flexibility in our candidates. It may be that youll be working on the doors during week daysand private sites during some weekends (especially during the busy show season in summer). You may be invited to switch to a pre-booked private site at any time of the year where there is no other allocated fundraiser. Door to Door fundraising takes placeat pre-allocated postcodes within reach of your own home. Private Site fundraising takes place at a vast array of shows, events, superstores and smaller stores, town centres, shopping centres and even train stations. These venues are pre-booked for you byour in-house venues team, whose focus is to give you the very best chance of securing as many donors as possible during your shift. The working day itself will vary according to the venues you work and you should aim to be there when footfall is at its maximum.That means youll need to be flexible as to what hours you work, the evening being a particularly good time to find potential donors. Whilst youre still in training during the first 12 weeks, youll receive an abundance of support including a comprehensiveinduction week and your very own mentor. During your time in this role, youll pick up the vital knowledge and skills required for success, while building resilience and confidence. When youre ready for the next challenge, your opportunities will broaden,along with your earning potential. Life as a charity fundraiser is an exciting one, full of challenges and even more rewards. No two days are the same and youll meet and connect with some of the best kinds of people. If youre confident, optimistic, resilientand love talking to people, this could be your calling! A great candidate has A positive attitude and a strong work ethic. Youre motivated to reach and surpass targets, working under your own initiative Previous experience as a door to door and/or privatesite sales person (or significant experience in other face to face sales roles or customer service) The ability to work flexible hours, depending on whether youre on the doors or at a private site Excellent communication skills with demonstrable expertiseinteracting with the public and an ability to build immediate face-to-face rapport Full UK Driving license and access to your own vehicle Comfortable working outside in all weather The desire to become a passionate advocate for the charity you represent EmployeeBenefits £21K - £25K basic salary + uncapped discretionary bonus (£45K+ OTE) 28 days annual leave with flexi holiday scheme Pension plan Healthcare plan worth up to £900 per annum Death in service plan, twice your annual salary Award winning training and on-goingsupport Shopping discounts at over 30,000 retailers Generous referral scheme Long service awards - includes extra holiday, cash gifts and additional healthcare Regular incentives and discretionary bonus Career development opportunities What Happens Next Ourhiring process has the following steps: CV application reviewwe aim to review your application as quickly as possible Lets talkone of our team will contact you to discuss your experience and the role Virtual Interview1 hour video interview with one of our recruiters Fundraiser Experience1 hour in the field alongside an experienced fundraiser so you can experience first-hand what the job entails and demonstrate an ability to open a conversation with a member of the public Our Commitment to you As our fundraisers engage with the public daily,we need to ensure we recruit the best people. This means those with the right skills, experience and background that support our ambitions. Charity Link is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Charity Link receivesa lot of applications and we do our best to get back to everyone. If you have not heard from the recruitment team within 14 days of application, please assume you have not been successful. Thank you for your interest Requirements Positive attitude and a strongwork ethic. Youre motivated to reach and surpass targets Previous experience in a customer-facing role such as sales, customer service, or field sales Able to work alternate Saturdays, the weekends are peak times for sign-ups! An excellent communicator withexpertise interacting with the public, building an immediate face-to-face rapport and the ability to work under your own initiative Full UK Driving licence and access to your own vehicle Enjoy the variety of travelling and working in different environmentseach day. Youre also comfortable working outside. The desire to become a passionate advocate for the charity you represent Benefits £21K - £25K basic salary + uncapped discretionary bonus (£40K+ OTE) 28 days annual leave, and flexi holiday scheme Pension Healthcareplan, and death in service plan Unrivalled training and on-going support Shopping discounts at over 30,000 retailersJBRP1_UKTJ