Fundraiser - Door-to-Door & Private Site

About Us

We’re an award-winning charity fundraising agency with nearly 30 years’ experience, that delivers fundraising and awareness campaigns for some of the UK’s most well‑known charities such as Dogs Trust, Guide Dogs and Breast Cancer Now.

Our passion for fundraising continues to grow and we raise over £40m for our charity partners each year.

This is a pride‑inducing job where you’ll be making a genuine difference to the lives of those in need while growing your skill set and career opportunities.

As the face of our charity clients, you’ll 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 you’ll have the security of a regular and predictable base income with plenty of scope to earn more.

You’ll 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). For door‑to‑door the ideal working day is 11am‑7pm, especially the important twilight hours 5‑7pm which are the best times to sign up 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. 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 place at 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 by our in‑house venues team, whose focus is to give you the very best chance of securing as many donors as possible during your shift.

During your time in this role you’ll pick up the vital knowledge and skills required for success, while building resilience and confidence. When you’re ready for the next challenge, your opportunities will broaden, along with your earning potential.

• Interact with the public to obtain regular monthly direct debit donations or lottery sign‑ups.
• Attend door‑to‑door and private site fundraising events, using the provided equipment and electronic tablet to sign up donors.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and sometimes weekends, to maximise footfall.
• Follow the training and mentorship programme during the first 12 weeks, completing a comprehensive induction week.
• Maintain and manage charity‑branded clothing, stands, pull‑ups and other equipment.
• Represent the charity with professionalism and enthusiasm, building immediate face‑to‑face rapport.

• A positive attitude and a strong work ethic. You’re motivated to reach and surpass targets, working under your own initiative.
• Previous experience as a door to door and/or private site sales person (or significant experience in other face‑to‑face sales roles or customer service).
• The ability to work flexible hours, depending on whether you’re on the doors or at a private site.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrable expertise interacting with the public and an ability to build immediate face‑to‑face rapport.
• Full UK Driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Comfortable working outside in all weather.
• The desire to become a passionate advocate for the charity you represent.

Charity Link is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

• £23.8K 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‑going support
• 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