Face-to-face Fundraiser

**About the role**

Canal & River Trust face-to-face fundraisers are the Trust’s ambassadors, working at various locations on the towpaths along our wonderful, historic 2,000-mile waterway network.

Your mission as a fundraiser is to engage with our towpath visitors, explaining who we are, what we do and why we need their support. You’ll invite those visitors to join our growing network of long-term supporters by signing up as Friends of Canal & River Trust, committed to regular monthly giving.

You’ll be showcasing the work we do to make life better by water, connecting with people right where they can see and appreciate that work in the environment, whether that’s towpath improvements, historic maintenance, providing beautiful blue/green wildlife corridors, reducing pollution or any of the hundreds of other ways in which we’re transforming places and enriching lives.

You don’t need formal qualifications or experience, but you do need drive, passion, excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with people. This is an ideal position for anyone seeking their first charity sector role, for anyone looking for a fulfilling career change or simply looking for a fun and rewarding job.

**Working hours**: Wednesday to Sunday, 30 hours per week (5 x 6-hour daytime shifts) plus bank holiday. Some flexibility may be available.

**Pay**:This is a salaried role £22,211 per annum full time equivalent, to be pro-rated for 30 hours. Equivalent to £11.50. We also offer a generous performance related pay scheme.

**Benefits we offer you**:

- A great hourly rate and the opportunity to earn more through our performance related pay scheme
- 33 days annual leave including public holidays (pro-rata for 30 or 18 hours/part time)
- Excellent contributory pension scheme
- Opportunity to start within 2 weeks (possibly immediate)
- Fantastic experience within the charity sector learning highly valued skills
- Great teammates and ongoing support from our experienced managers and team leaders
- You’ll never be on your own, always working as part of a dynamic and passionate team, making a real difference in places that people believe in and care about
- A comprehensive induction programme plus continuous training and development from experienced colleagues who care and want you to succeed
- Excellent progression opportunities: we’re always on the lookout for outstanding fundraisers who are ready to take a step up to the next level as a Lead Fundraiser or Team Leader

Interested? Don’t worry if you don’t have any previous fundraising experience, because we provide in-depth paid training to prepare you before you start work. We invest in each individual fundraiser and focus on coaching, mentoring and continuous development to enable you to achieve your highest potential.

**What we need from you**:

- Willingness to work outdoors
- A genuine passion for the vibrant wildlife and fascinating heritage that exist along our waterways
- Ability to communicate the network’s amazing potential to boost both physical health and mental wellbeing
- Confidence to engage with people passionately and enthusiastically, inspiring them to become Canal & River Trust supporters
- Resilience, energy, and positivity
- Willingness to travel to different locations within and around your region as needed
- Resiliency in working towards targets
- To be at least 18 years old

**Locations**: Working across your region **Yorkshire North East** most commonly at: Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield,Brighouse,Hebden Bridge.

We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of. All applicants will be treated based on their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Weekend availability