Are you looking for a rewarding job that makes a real difference to people’s lives? Do you love getting out and about and talking to people? Do you have a strong sales background? You could be just the person we’re looking for.
Help us make a difference to people with life-limiting illnesses…
At The Myton Hospices, we provide specialist care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses, and their loved ones, from the point of diagnosis to end of life. We are a much-loved and well supported charity, at the heart of our community. We have three hospices, a range of community services, and 25 charity shops in Coventry and Warwickshire.
About the role
As a Charity Canvasser, you will sell entries to our weekly lottery through:
- Face-to-face engagement
- Door to door sales
- Visiting community venues
This role will support our charity’s work by bringing in a vital source of regular income, which funds the care of 1 in 4 of our patients.
You will be working remotely across Coventry and Warwickshire.
You will be paid a basic salary + commission on the number of lottery entries you generate. The realistic OTE is £40,000+ per annum.
About you
You should be professional, enthusiastic, enjoy meeting people and relish a challenge. You will also need:
- Canvassing / direct sales experience (promoting a regular ask by direct debit)
- Speaking and listening skills
- The ability to work unsupervised, motivate yourself and take initiative
- A UK driving licence and a vehicle for work
- Local knowledge of Coventry or Warwickshire
Other roles you might have experience of could include: Fundariser, Door to Door Sales, Direct Sales.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Myton, we encourage you to share this with us.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minorities, who are currently under-represented in our hospices. We also believe our interview process should be inclusive and transparent. If there is anything missing, or a way we can improve, please do let us know.
Benefits of working at Myton
Myton is an amazing place to work, where the role every person plays has a positive impact for our patients, living with terminal illnesses, and their families. In recognition of this, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Increased employer pension contribution
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with long service
- Additional leave purchasing
- Winter savings scheme
- Discount schemes including Blue Light Card
- Death in service benefit
- Dedicated employee wellbeing team & mental health first aiders
- Colleague Support Service: confidential financial, legal & mental health support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site flu jabs
- Free feminine hygiene products
- 24/7 GP appointments
- Free eye tests
- #DoingOurBit online fitness and wellbeing platform
- Menopause support
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply’ below to answer a few short questions and attach your CV.
If you would prefer a paper application form, or if you have any questions including about adjustments, please contact the recruitment team on 01926 838 849, recruitment@mytonhospice.org or by post: HR, The Myton Hospices, Myton Lane, Warwick, CV34 6PX
