FACE TO FACE FUNDRAISERS (CANCER RESEARCH UK)
Salary: 26000 - 28000 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: 25th January 2025 23:55 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. 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 oras 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 Friday 30th January between 10:00 - 15:00 so you will need to be available on that day. Youll 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.
Its 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 circa10 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. Its 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
Were 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 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 wont 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.
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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 0as 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.