Face to Face Fundraisers (Cancer Research UK)

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Face to Face Fundraisers (Cancer Research UK)

Apply locations: Field Based London

Hours: 35 hours

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: March 10, 2025 (7 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R030646

Community spirit. Ceaseless ambition. Passion that just keeps growing.

FACE TO FACE FUNDRAISER (CANCER RESEARCH UK)

Salary: £25,500 - £28,000 + benefits (including paid travel when working out of London)

Location: Will be working in shopping centres, train stations and other locations throughout London and surrounding areas (ideally, candidates should be based within London or the surrounding area)

Hours: 35 per week

Positions available: 2

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 9 March 2025, 23:55

Interview Process: Please fill out your work history, and answer a short application question. If you are selected for interview we will invite you to a recruitment day at our head office in Stratford E20 1JQ on Friday 14 March between 10:00 - 15:00 so you will need to be available on that day. You'll meet the team, hear more about the role, there will then be a short task and interview.

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Do you have a way with words? Do you thrive in an environment where you get to speak to different people all day long?

Join Cancer Research UK as a field-based Face to Face Fundraiser. You will be inspiring the public to become regular financial supporters of our life-saving research.

It's a fun working environment where you can work in London and the Southeast to support one of the UK's most trusted brands. There is lots more too; 25 days holiday + flexible bank holidays, sick pay and lots of development opportunities.

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading cancer charity. We are committed to 3 in 4 survival by 2034. Our Face to Face Fundraising team brings in circa 10 million pounds for the charity each year, so this is your chance to really make a difference.

We are looking for candidates who love speaking to people on a daily basis. You will be self-motivated, passionate and enjoy using words to persuade and inspire. It's also a great chance to improve your communication skills, up your confidence and discover a talent you never knew you had.

What will I be doing?

• Engaging with the public at stands in shopping centres and inspiring them to make regular donations via Direct Debit
• Working as part of a team of fundraising experts
• Sharing engaging and inspiring stories regarding Cancer Research UK progress and goals
• Being responsible for setting up your stand and working environment in private site venues
• Representing CRUK with the highest level of professionalism, treating the public fairly and with respect.

What skills will I need?

• Excellent communication skills and customer experience with confidence in speaking to the public
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and influence others
• An ability to work under pressure
• Experience of delivering and achieving targets in a customer-related environment or similar
• Strong resilience to handle negative objections
• Experience in a fundraising role will be beneficial but is not essential.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our mission to beat cancer. In return, we create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at .

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Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact or as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

About Us

As the world's largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.