Face to Face Fundraiser - UNHCR Campaign

Job Title: Face-to-Face Fundraiser – UNHCR Campaign

Company: Zen Fundraising

Location: London (with occasional UK travel)

Job Type: Part-time

Hours: 30 hours per week (4-day working week)

Salary: £17.00 - £20.00 per hour + bonuses

Stand up for people forced to flee everything.

Be part of UNHCR's first ever face-to-face fundraising campaign in the UK!

About the role

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, protects and supports over 120 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. Now we're bringing that mission to the streets of London, and we need individuals who genuinely care about refugee rights to help grow UNHCR's vital donor base.

This isn't just a job. It's a cause.

What you'll be doing

  • Engaging members of the public in face-to-face conversations about the refugee crisis and UNHCR's work
  • Inspiring people to become regular donors and long-term supporters of UNHCR
  • Representing both Zen Fundraising and UNHCR with professionalism and passion
  • Working across high-quality sites in London, with occasional travel elsewhere in the UK

What we offer

  • £17.00-£20.00 per hour, plus great performance bonuses
  • 4-day working week (30 hours)
  • High-quality, well-managed fundraising sites
  • Regular training sessions delivered directly by UNHCR — know your cause inside out
  • Team nights out and a genuinely social team culture
  • Regular Breakfast club to start your day fuelled and ready
  • Clear progression opportunities for those looking to grow
  • Immediate start available

Who we're looking for

  • Someone who genuinely cares about refugee rights and humanitarian issues
  • A confident, warm communicator who enjoys real conversations with people
  • Motivated by making a measurable difference, not just meeting targets
  • No prior fundraising experience needed — full training is provided

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, abilities, and life experiences. Zen Fundraising is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply

Apply directly through Indeed. We'd love to hear why you care about this cause.

Pay: £17.00-£20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Free or subsidised travel

Work Location: In person

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