Charity Fundraiser in Maidstone

Full or Part time roles available (21-35hrs) with a salary of £30,000 - £60,000 OTE (guaranteed hourly rate of £12.71). Mileage paid and flexible working hours are offered.

As a Fundraiser representing Demelza children's hospice, your role will involve having genuine conversations with the public to support the charity through regular donations. You will engage with local people at their homes, asking them to become regular donors by signing up for either their weekly lottery or a monthly Direct Debit donation.

Who are we looking for?

You may have experience in sales, such as Avon, Energy Sales, Catalogue Sales, Direct Sales, Door-to-Door Sales, Field Sales, Broadband Sales, or as a Brand Ambassador. Alternatively, you might be new to this and looking for a job that gives back to your community. Our fundraisers come from diverse backgrounds including financial services, teaching, management, and retail. Good conversational skills are essential.

Applicants must have permanent access to a vehicle, a driver's licence, appropriate insurance, and MOT.

Who are The Fundraising Partnership?

We are an ethical employer committed to setting new standards in face-to-face fundraising. We prioritise the charity and their donors, recognising that our success is tied to the success of our fundraisers. We value and care for our employees.

Job requirements and details:

• You will be ethical and take pride in doing the job correctly.
• Interpersonal skills, good listening, and effective communication are necessary.
• Integrity and self-motivation are crucial.
• This is an hourly paid role, enhanced by commission, with full-time and part-time options.
• You will typically work within 30 minutes of your home, and travel expenses will be reimbursed.
• Reasonable mobility and physical fitness are required, but training will be provided.

There are many benefits to this role, including:

• Genuine work-life balance with 3, 4, or 5 day roles available (21-35hrs).
• Flexibility in working hours once established in the role.
• Compressed hours over 2 weeks for blocks of days off.
• Comprehensive remote home study training followed by ongoing support.
• Guaranteed hourly rate with bonuses for exceeding targets.
• 20 days holiday plus an extra day off on your birthday.
• Time off over Christmas.
• Autonomy to manage your own working day with support when needed.

Demelza is an extraordinary charity

Demelza provides exceptional care to children and young people with serious or life-limiting conditions, offering expert clinical care and creating extraordinary moments. They provide support and services tailored to each family across Kent, South East London, and East Sussex.

How you can make a difference:

A typical fundraiser raises more than £400,000 for the charity each year. After 5 years, you could raise over £2 million for charities that deal with critical issues.

People from all backgrounds and ages can succeed in this role. If you have worked in sales or are new to this field, we welcome your application.

What to do next:

Click apply to learn more about the job and arrange a conversation with our Recruitment Specialist. You will have the opportunity to meet one of our team members at work and see what the job is really like.