FAQs

Attitude is as important as experience. It helps if you have worked in sales before, but if you are a positive, reliable, kind person who enjoys chatting with other people, this could be a great job for you. You will be fully trained and supported to give you the best start possible in fundraising for our charities.

We offer both employed and self-employed positions.

We believe good fundraisers should be rewarded well for the work they do. LFS offers competitive pay, uncapped commission structures and realistic OTEs. Earnings vary depending on the charity campaign, location and role.

For current salary and earnings information, please view our Current Opportunities page or contact our recruitment team at careers@lfs.co.uk.

You can be either full or part-time. If you are self-employed, you can set your own hours.

We offer both private venues (such as DIY stores, supermarkets and garden centres) and door-to-door sales. Please let us know if you have experience in either or both.

We have field sales / face-to-face fundraising positions all over England and Scotland. Tell us where you want to work when you apply, and we will find the nearest opportunity for you.

This is a soft-sell environment. You will ask members of the public to consider supporting their local charity through a lottery or regular giving subscription – typically between £5 and £10 a month.

Many of the charities we represent are already well-known and respected within their communities, and the public are often supportive of the work they do.

Like any professional fundraising or field sales role, there are targets to achieve. In return, we offer competitive pay, generous commission structures, competitions and referral incentives for high performers.

You will receive comprehensive training from both LFS and your charity to understand its cause, messaging and guidelines, plus specific training on how to deal with vulnerable people, such as those with dementia, money issues or addiction. An experienced manager and team members will always support you.

You do not need a car, but if you don’t have one, you will need to travel by public transport or make other arrangements

Yes, you will get summer and winter uniforms for the charity you represent. You will also receive a lanyard with your identification, a tablet for sign-ups, and other support materials, depending on whether you are selling door-to-door or at a venue.

We find that the public knows and loves our charity partners and is generally willing to support them.