Pick Recruitment

2 job(s) at Pick Recruitment

Pick Recruitment City, London
May 02, 2026
Full time
Location: London & UK-wide (festival travel required) Pay: £24.71 per hour (paid weekly) Contract: 6 months (May October 2026) Hours: Full-time, including evenings, weekends & overnight stays About the Role We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Festivals & Events Fundraising Manager to lead face-to-face fundraising operations across major UK festivals for Médecins Sans Frontières. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will oversee multiple teams, ensure high-quality supporter engagement and drive performance in fast-paced, public-facing environments. You will play a critical role in delivering fundraising success while maintaining the highest standards of safety, professionalism and supporter experience. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage on-site fundraising teams across multiple festivals and events Oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth delivery and high performance Coach, mentor and manage Team Leaders, Coordinators and Fundraisers Conduct performance reviews, feedback sessions, and address underperformance Ensure all fundraising activity meets safeguarding, safety, and GDPR standards Act as the senior escalation point for issues, incidents, and safeguarding concerns Maintain high standards of presentation, professionalism, and supporter engagement Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective planning and delivery Provide reporting and insights to senior leadership About You You are a confident and experienced leader with a background in face-to-face fundraising or large-scale events. You thrive in high-energy environments and can manage multiple priorities while leading teams to success. You will bring: Proven experience in face-to-face fundraising or event operations Strong leadership and people management skills Ability to motivate teams and drive performance targets Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong understanding of safeguarding and compliance standards Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced environments Flexibility to travel extensively and work weekends Why Join Us? Competitive hourly rate with weekly pay Opportunity to work at some of the UK s most exciting festivals Meaningful work supporting an impactful global cause Fast-paced, engaging and rewarding environment Opportunity to develop leadership experience in large-scale operations Apply Now Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. This role is subject to safeguarding checks.
Pick Recruitment
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
FACE TO FACE FUNDRAISER Location : You be working in shopping centres, train stations and other locations throughout London and surrounding areas (ideally, candidates should be based within London or the surrounding area) Salary : £27,000 - 28,000+ (including paid travel when working out of London) Hours: 35 per week Contract : Permanent At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. Location : You be working in shopping centres, train stations and other locations throughout London and surrounding areas (ideally, candidates should be based within London or the surrounding area) Salary : £27,000 - 28,000+ (including paid travel when working out of London) Hours: 35 per week Contract : Permanent At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. If you're looking for more than just a job something that energises you, connects you with people, and makes a real impact this is your moment. We're on the lookout for passionate, outgoing individuals to become the face of Cancer Research UK in the community. As a field-based Face-to-Face Fundraiser, you ll inspire people every day to join the fight against cancer by becoming regular supporters. It s powerful work and it helps raise over £10 million a year to fund life-saving research. Cancer Research UK is the world s leading cancer charity, working toward an ambitious goal: increasing cancer survival to 3 in 4 by 2034. And you can be a part of it. If you love meeting new people, have a natural gift for conversation, and thrive on inspiring and motivating others this role is made for you. You'll be out and about in London and the South East, representing one of the UK s most trusted and respected charities. 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. Cancer Research UK organisation values are designed to guide all that they 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 Cancer Research UK are looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against their mission to beat cancer. What will I gain? Each and every one of Cancer Research UKs employees contributes to their mission to beat cancer. In return, they 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. Their policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. Interview Process: Apply online now! If you are selected for interview we will invite you to a recruitment day on 15th May at 10am-2pm so you will need to be available on that day. You'll meet the team, hear more about the role, there will then be a short task and interview. How do I apply? Please apply through Indeed with an up to date CV. For more updates on CRUKs work and careers, follow them on: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. There s a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Their vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work they do. They are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. They actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help them to beat cancer sooner. If you re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we d still love to hear from you. We don t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed. 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. Benefits: Additional leave Company car Company events Company pension Free or subsidised travel Sick pay The application deadline is Monday 11th May at 6pm.