Telephone Fundraiser

Become a fundraising ambassador for Birkbeck, University of London, and join us as a Telephone Fundraiser this Spring 2026.

Become a telephone fundraising ambassador for Birkbeck, University of London, and earn £16.73 per hour whilst making a difference this Spring 2026!

As a Telephone Fundraiser, you will be part of an energetic and friendly team - calling Birkbeck students and supporters, to build and maintain a strong relationship with the University.

You will also inform our supporters about our alumni engagement activities, talk about our exciting campaign priorities, and inspire them to support us by making a philanthropic gift.

Every conversation is different, and you will be able to gain valuable career advice from graduates across the years. Birkbeck alumni want to hear from you. If you are deciding whether to apply or wondering if this role is right for you, here what our previous telephone fundraisers have said about the role.

• A great opportunity to boost your CV
• The professional skills you develop are highly valued by employers, such as communication, leadership, negotiation, lateral thinking, marketing and teamwork
• A great networking opportunity, not only with other current students but with alumni as well
• Excellent rates of pay (£16.73 per hour), and flexible shift patterns
• An opportunity to give back to Birkbeck and support fellow students.

Above all, you need to enjoy speaking to people and have an outgoing, pleasant and friendly manner: the calling should be enjoyable for both you and our alumni - full training is provided.

We are looking to recruit Birkbeck students, with the following qualities:

• Passionate about Birkbeck and have understanding for the need of fundraising in higher education sector
• Highly articulate and able to convey the University's priorities
• Friendly and tactful over the telephone with the ability to build quick rapport
• Happy to work both weekday afternoons, evenings and weekend shifts (3 hours per shift)
• Previous telephone experience eg call centre, office or reception function, or in fundraising but not essential.

If this sounds like you, apply with us today!

This is a part-time, fixed-term role for current students, until 30 September 2026 working a minimum of 9 hours per week, during a 4 week calling campaign from 11 May - equating to 3 shifts per week(3 hour shifts on weekdays, and 4 hour shifts at weekend).

Flexible shift patterns:
Monday-Thursday 5:30-8:30pm & Saturday 1:30-5:30pm at the University's office in Bloomsbury, Euston, London. Closing date:
Sunday 8 March, interview dates:
Tuesday 17 March 2026.

All successful candidates need to attend training at Birkbeck on Thursday 7 May, and online on Friday 9 May 2026.

£16.73 per hour (actual) for hours worked. (This is made up of £14.93 plus £1.80 per hour for accrued annual leave.)

The salary quoted is on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible, hybrid working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Becks White, Regular Giving Officer, at

If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact  providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.  The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.