Face to Face Fundraiser (No Experience Required)

FACE TO FACE FUNDRAISERS (CANCER RESEARCH UK) 
  

Salary: £26,000 - £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 south east England (ideally, candidates should be based within London or the surrounding area) 

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Contract length: Permanent 

Closing date: 10th May 2025, 23:55

Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact [email protected] or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

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 Tuesday 12th May between 10:00 - 14:00 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 UKs 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 worlds leading cancer charity. We are committed to 3 in 4 survival by 2034 . Our Face to Face Fundraising team bring 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.  

Eligibility criteria

Internal candidates should ideally have completed their 6-month ‘getting started’ period before applying for other roles. You should also advise your current line manager at the point you make an internal application, or at the latest, at the point of being invited for an interview.
 

All internal candidates applying for a secondment, must have:

• completed their getting started period

• discussed their intention to apply and gained approval to apply with their line manager

• been in their substantive (home) role for at least 6 months (this is only applicable if you have previously been on secondment)

If you do not confirm that you meet these requirements, we will not be able to progress your application.

For information about internal learning and development at Cancer Research UK please visit Fuse.

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 [email protected].     
 

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There’s a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. 

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner. 

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed.

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 by emailing us at [email protected]. 

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.