£11.44 per hour + £1.38 holiday pay
Advertising End Date
10 Jan 2025

Role & Department Overview

Join the Lancaster University Telephone Fundraising Team! 

Are you looking for a rewarding job that makes a real difference? Lancaster University is looking for enthusiastic and reliable student telephone fundraisers to help build connections with our alumni and raise vital funds for life-changing opportunities for our students.

Preferred start date: 8th February 2025
 
Expected end date: 9th March 2025
  
Weekly hours: 12 hours per week
 
Location: On the Lancaster University campus
 

Availability Requirements

Applicants must be available for both training days (8th & 9th February), and at least two weekday shifts and one weekend shift per week.
 

As a telephone fundraiser, you'll have the chance to engage in meaningful conversations with alumni, ask for support, and contribute to the ongoing success of Lancaster University.

This role has two main aims

To help Raise Funds for Lancaster University to be able to provide a range of life-changing opportunities for students, and Build Relationships to strengthen the connection between Lancaster University and Graduates.

Job Description

  • Support Fundraising: Communicate our fundraising goals and ask alumni for donations to support students and university initiatives.
  • Engage with Alumni: Build closer relationships by talking to alumni about their lives and perhaps even receive advice on your future career.
  • Show Gratitude: Thank current donors for their generosity and remind alumni of the benefits of staying connected to Lancaster University.
  • Promote University Events: Inform alumni about upcoming events and gather feedback on past events.

Calling Times
Weekdays: 6:15pm - 9:30pm
Saturdays: 10:45am – 6:00pm
Sundays: 1:45pm - 8:00pm 

Person Specification

We’re looking for applicants who meet the following criteria:

  • Current Lancaster University student (UG or PG) for the 2024/2025 academic year.
  • Passionate about Lancaster University and the aims of our fundraising activity.
  • Have excellent communication skills being able to speak clearly and enthusiastically to a wide range of people.
  • Have confident telephone manner being able to build rapport and engage alumni in interesting conversations.
  • Be reliable, well-organised and capable of balancing work and study commitments.
  • Be a team player with a positive attitude, ready to adapt to different situations.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Have the willingness to ask for financial support from alumni.

No Experience Necessary: Full training will be provided, prior fundraising or sales experience is not required.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Professional training to develop your communication and fundraising skills.
  • Valuable work experience that can boost your CV.
  • Competitive pay and a flexible schedule.
  • Public speaking skills that will help you in various situations after University.
  • Networking benefits from talking to alumni of Lancaster University who can offer advice and support.
  • The opportunity to make a real impact by supporting the university and its students.
Working in this role will help develop the following skills and experience:
 
  • Verbal Communication
  • Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Multi-tasking
  • Business Development 

The role is a fantastic opportunity to do something worthwhile, to have some fantastic conversations with interesting alumni and to meet new people.

Ready to get started and make a difference? Apply now to join the Lancaster University telephone fundraising team!

Once you submit your application, shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online assessment session. Instructions will be sent out via email.
 
You are required to submit a cover letter to support your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
 

Please note: Unless specified otherwise in the advert wording, this role is only open to individuals living in the UK.

Under the terms of this work, we endeavour to provide the advertised number of hours however, hours are not guaranteed and that work may cease if there is a fall in demand. 

Adverts that display a closing date should be treated as a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Help and advice on making applications can be found on the Lancaster University Careers pages. Visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/careers.