Student Telephone Fundraiser

The role is campus-based, with shifts taking place between 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm, Monday to Thursday. Successful candidates must be available to work a minimum of two shifts per week.
Do you love Leeds and talking about your time here? Want to help current and future students make the most of their Leeds experience?
The Advancement Team are looking to recruit lively and enthusiastic students to work as telephone fundraisers in our call team. You'll be part of a friendly, sociable team dedicated to ensuring all students can fully benefit during their time here, by securing gifts over the phone from our alumni and supporter community.
You'll chat with graduates of all ages and backgrounds. The call campaigns are a great way to build positive relations with our alumni.
It's a chance for you to talk and share your experiences of student life, gain career advice and even gain insight in your area of interest.
Don't worry - previous ambassador, fundraising or telephone experience are not essential. Much more important is an enthusiasm for the University and good listening and communication skills.
Campaign
We are recruiting for our spring telephone campaign which runs from 25th January to 19th March during term time.
Once enrolled you will be eligible to work following academic years as long as you are still a student of the university.
Our telephone fundraising campaigns run across the Spring terms and in that time you'll chat with graduates of all ages and backgrounds. The telephone campaigns are a great way to build positive relations with our alumni.
To learn more about the role and what it entails before applying, please visit https://spotlight.leeds.ac.uk/talk-about-your-time-at-leeds/index.html
What we offer in return:
o Flexible shifts
o Weekly incentives
o On shift refreshments
o Social events
o Development opportunities
And much more!
Application
Important - During the application process, please make sure to provide one or two examples demonstrating how you meet each of the criteria listed under the Qualifications & Skills section of the attached Candidate Brief.
Interview
Successful candidates will be invited to an interview on Tuesday 8th December 2026 so please ensure that you are able to attend this at point of application.
You will receive details about whether or not you have been selected for an interview Tuesday 1st December - with further details if successful.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.