Community fundraiser and jobs

Join Isabel Hospice as one of our new Community Fundraisers and help inspire local people, schools, and community groups to raise vital funds for hospice care across eastern Hertfordshire.

About the role

As a Community Fundraiser, you’ll play a key role in connecting our local communities with the work of Isabel Hospice, creating opportunities for people to get involved, give back, and fundraise in ways that are meaningful to them.

You’ll develop and deliver community fundraising plans, nurture long-term relationships, and support volunteers, schools, faith groups, and local small businesses to achieve their fundraising goals. You’ll also represent the hospice at events and speaking engagements, sharing the powerful impact of our care.

This is a hands-on, relationship-focused role where no two days are the same, from supporting a local running club raising funds in memory of a loved one, to helping a school organise their first charity partnership.

About you

You’ll be confident, outgoing, and able to build rapport quickly with people from all walks of life. You’ll bring creativity, warmth, and strong organisational skills, along with the drive to meet income targets while providing outstanding supporter care.

You’ll also have:

• Experience in community fundraising, volunteer management, or relationship-focused roles
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to plan and deliver fundraising activities effectively and safely
• An understanding of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice
• A positive, proactive approach, with flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends
• A driving licence and own car

What we offer

• A supportive, values-led team environment
• The chance to make a real impact in your local community
• Ongoing professional development and training
• The satisfaction of knowing your work helps provide compassionate end-of-life care for local families

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health Service Discounts
• Refer a friend bonus

If you're ready to use your experience and energy to connect communities and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close this job earlier if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check. 

For details of our inclusion statement, please see our website.

FORCE Cancer Charity is seeking a Community Fundraiser to join our Income Generation team. This is a rewarding role,  focused on building relationships with supporters, growing fundraising income and raising awareness of FORCE and our work across Exeter and the wider Devon community.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and strengthening relationships with new and existing supporters, ensuring individuals, community groups, schools and local businesses receive an exceptional level of support and engagement. The role will focus on identifying and securing new community fundraising opportunities, supporting existing fundraising activity, and helping to deliver ambitious income growth targets.

A central part of the role will involve engaging with local schools, clubs, associations, volunteers and community groups to inspire support for FORCE’s work supporting people affected by cancer. You will deliver talks and presentations, attend fundraising events and cheque presentations, support third-party fundraisers, and build long-term relationships that encourage ongoing support and community involvement.

Working closely with the wider Income Generation team, you will also contribute to fundraising campaigns, supporter stewardship, volunteer engagement and awareness-raising activity. The role includes maintaining accurate supporter records, responding to donor enquiries with warmth and professionalism, and ensuring all supporters receive timely acknowledgement and excellent care throughout their fundraising journey.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, organised and personable individual with strong relationship-building and communication skills. You may already have experience within fundraising or be able to demonstrate transferable skills from a customer-facing, community engagement, sales, or relationship management background. You will be confident managing multiple priorities, engaging with a wide range of audiences, and working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about community engagement and motivated by making a genuine difference to the lives of people affected by cancer across Devon.

Working Pattern: 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday (Some evening and weekend work will be required, with time off in lieu.)

Interview Date: 1st July 2026

We’re looking for a dynamic and confident community fundraiser to build strong relationships with supporters to generate sustainable income across our three hospices — Chestnut Tree House, St Barnabas House and Martlets Hospice.

You'll be

• Developing plans to increase income and engagement within a defined community fundraising portfolio.
• Working collaboratively with the community & events team to contribute and deliver fundraising strategy.
• Delivering engaging presentations, representing the hospices at community events, promoting their work and impact.
• Proactively nurture, support and retain supporters through exceptional stewardship journeys.

Role Location: Home Based covering Hampshire, West Sussex, Surrey and the Isle of Wight.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community. 

About the role 

The Community Fundraising Team at Parkinson’s UK is dedicated to supporting thousands of individuals, groups and local businesses to fundraise across the UK. 

As a Community Fundraiser, you’ll play a key role in strengthening these connections, identifying and cultivating new local partnership opportunities, generating leads and inspiring others to fundraise for people living with Parkinson’s.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and deliver ambitious local fundraising plans and budgets to maximise local support, provide exceptional stewardship and achieve financial targets in line with the community fundraising strategy.

• Proactively identify and build partnerships with local companies, networks and community organisations to grow and build a sustainable pipeline.

• Actively support, motivate and manage a portfolio of individual supporters to fundraise for Parkinson’s UK, ensuring opportunities realise their full potential and key supporters are retained.

• Lead on the development and delivery of a portfolio of fundraising activities such as local delivery of the Walk for Parkinson’s event series.

• Lead in developing all streams of local fundraising in allocated areas, including community support, local corporate activity and collaborating with central teams.

• Collaborate with your local Community team to  promote best practice and encourage the sharing of ideas.

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrable experience of general fundraising principles of the following fundraising disciplines: community, corporate and events. 

• Experience of identifying and managing successful community and corporate partnerships to achieve agreed income and long term engagement. 

• Experience of setting and effectively managing budgets to achieve agreed targets. 

• The ability to identify and maximise opportunities to grow and develop income. 

• Experience of managing own workload effectively and planning work to meet deadlines. 

• Ability to communicate clearly and assertively with excellent public speaking skills 

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

First round interviews for this role will be held in person at our London Office from Tuesday 7 July.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Position:

This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of MSF’s community fundraising work. As Community and Events Fundraising Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting thousands of people across the UK who choose to raise funds for MSF’s life‑saving medical work. From challenge event participants to schools, community groups and families giving in memory of loved ones, your work will directly enable MSF teams to respond to humanitarian crises around the world.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon Fri

Duration: 6 month FTC

Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in London office (Including Wednesdays)

Salary:£ 32,826.19 - £ 40,120.90 per annum

Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.

Job Purpose:

The Community and Events Fundraising Assistant plays a vital role in supporting a dynamic programme of MSF challenge events, community fundraising initiatives, and in-memory or tribute donations.

This position is essential to the smooth functioning of the Community, Events & Tributes team, ensuring efficient administrative processes, such as banking and donor acknowledgment, and financial reconciliations. The role also involves providing guidance and assistance to event participants and community fundraisers, offering excellent supporter care to help elevate donations and build lasting relationships.

A key aspect of this role is responding with sensitivity and empathy to donors making in-memory or tribute gifts, ensuring that their needs are met with care and attention.

By delivering exceptional stewardship, the postholder will foster ongoing support and engagement, encouraging repeat donations.

The Community and Events Assistant will work collaboratively within the team, supporting day-to-day operations and helping to create a seamless and rewarding experience for MSF’s community of supporters.

Knowledge Skills & Experience:

• Organised and flexible, able to prioritise
• Highly motivated, able to work independently
• Analytical and administrative skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Proactive and positive approach
• Willingness to support colleagues
• Demonstrable experience in a broadly similar role or environment
• Experience of using databases
• Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise a workload and to work independently to meet deadlines
• Good numerical skills.
• Excellent and engaging written communication and listening skills and the ability to adapt style to suit a wide range of supporters.
• Confident interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including the ability to empathetically communicate with recently bereaved individuals wishing to donate or raise funds for MSF.
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends and to travel nationally and internationally if required.
• Commitment to the aims and values of MSF

Recruitment timetable:

• Closing date for applications: Monday 22 June 2026, 12.00pm (BST)
• First round interviews: Week commencing Monday 6 July 2026
• Projected Start Date: July 2026, Dependant on candidate availability

At Weston Hospicecare, we believe every partnership has the power to change lives. 

We’re looking for a confident, relationship‑driven Corporate Fundraiser to grow our work with the business community in our area — building meaningful partnerships that directly support people living with life‑limiting illness and their families. 

This is more than fundraising. It’s about connecting purpose with opportunity, bringing businesses closer to our mission, and creating partnerships that truly matter. 

About the Role 

You’ll work alongside our Partnerships Manager to develop and manage corporate relationships, from local SMEs to larger organisations across North Somerset and parts of Somerset. 

You’ll play a key role in growing our Business for Care Collective — bringing businesses together to support hospice care — while delivering excellent stewardship to our existing supporters. 

From networking events to partnership proposals, you’ll be a visible and passionate ambassador for the hospice in the local community. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Supporting the Partnerships Manager in developing new corporate partnerships and income opportunities 

• Building strong, lasting relationships with local businesses 

• Supporting and growing our Business for Care Collective 

• Representing the hospice at networking events and in the community 

• Supporting corporate fundraising activities, events, and volunteering 

• Working collaboratively across our fundraising team to maximise impact. 

What We’re Looking For 

You’re someone who: 

• Thrives on building relationships and spotting opportunities 

• Has experience in fundraising, sales, or account management 

• Is confident communicating with a wide range of people 

• Is proactive, organised, and motivated to meet targets 

• Wants to use your skills to make a genuine difference 

You don’t need to come from a hospice or fundraising background — but you do need empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to our values. 

Ability to travel across our catchment area is essential for this role. 

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real impact by supporting a charity that helps local families. 

• Training and development opportunities to grow your skills. 

• A friendly, supportive team with a shared passion for fundraising. 

• Flexibility, including time off in lieu for evening and weekend work.

Job description

Kingston Bereavement Support is a friendly local charity that provides face to face counselling for children, young people and adults grieving the death of a person close to them. We are well placed to deliver this support, having provided specialist bereavement counselling in the Kingston community since 1988. We are partially funded by the local council and have strong referral pathways with GPs, schools and social services. Our model uses specially trained local volunteer counsellors, offering good value for money while supporting the development of skilled practitioners. As our services are available for free we ensure there is no financial barrier to accessing this support.

We are now looking for a part-time freelance Fundraiser to help secure and grow the income that makes this work possible.

Hybrid - remote working with occasional visits to the office in Kingston as needed (office is a 5 minute walk from Kingston train station, Greater London).

The Role

As a key player in our close-knit team, you’ll enjoy genuine autonomy and high visibility. You will take ownership of fundraising and income generation, ensuring we have the resources to sustain and grow our impact.
Initially, your main focus will be grant fundraising whilst also working with the Trustees to develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy including mid and long term initiatives.

The ideal candidate will:

- Have a good understanding of the current fundraising landscape and the different types of fundraising activities

- Be skilled and experienced in identifying and securing funding from trusts and foundations

- Have the ability to write high-quality compelling funding applications

- Have experience building and maintaining a pipeline of funding opportunities

- Have excellent communication skills, able to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues, Trustees, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Fundraising

· Identify and secure funding from trusts, foundations and statutory bodies

· Write high-quality, compelling funding applications

· Build and manage a strong prioritised pipeline of funding opportunities

· Maintain relationships with funders, including reporting and stewardship

Other income sources

· Assess, prioritise and implement alternative fundraising activities including, for example, local fundraising events and community & individual fundraising initiatives.

Strategy, Compliance & Reporting

· Develop and deliver a clear fundraising strategy aligned to organisational goals

· Track performance against targets and provide insight

· Ensure all fundraising is compliant with regulations and best practice

· Represent the charity externally with confidence and credibility

Working with internal and external stakeholders

· Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to gather impact data and develop compelling cases for support

· Work closely with Trustees to develop budgets for funding proposals

· Act as a key ambassador for Kingston Bereavement Support with funders and external stakeholders

Person Specification

Essential skills and experience:

1. Proven track record of securing five- figure grants from trusts and foundations

2. Excellent relationship- building and communication skills, able to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues,         Trustees, and external stakeholders.

3. Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to develop persuasive and compelling funding applications

4. Strong prospect research and pipeline development skills

5. An understanding of the fundraising landscape nationwide and in the London Boroughs as relevant

6. Familiarity with fundraising activities alternative to grants  

7. A proactive approach, with the ability to spot opportunities and drive activity forward

8. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Desirable, but not essential:

1. Experience securing six-figure and/or multi-year grants

2. Knowledge of the mental health sector

3. Experience contributing to fundraising strategy

JOB DESCRIPTION
Fundraising and supporter engagement

• Engage and support individuals, communities and local businesses to fundraise for Duchenne UK, providing outstanding stewardship and care throughout their journey.
• Recruit participants for both ‘run your own’ and third-party challenge events (runs, cycles, walks, skydives, etc.), developing long-term relationships with supporters – including families directly connected to the Duchenne community.
• Manage and grow Duchenne UK’s community fundraising programme, including in-memory giving, birthday fundraisers, and local community initiatives.
• Respond promptly to fundraising enquiries and proactively inspire new audiences to get involved.
• Project-manage a calendar of third-party challenge events, overseeing logistics, communications, and participant stewardship from sign-up through to completion.
• Identify and develop new community and virtual event opportunities to grow income and reach new audiences.
• Recruit, support, and motivate volunteers to assist with events and community fundraising activity.
• Work with the communications team to promote events and community fundraising across digital channels and social media.
• Identify and cultivate supporters with potential for deeper engagement or major giving.
• Represent Duchenne UK at events, community gatherings, and external meetings to raise awareness of the charity’s work 

Internal processes and support

• Track supporter activity and income, monitoring performance against agreed KPIs and reporting regularly to the Director of Income Generation
• Collaborate with the Communications team? To develop compelling fundraising toolkits, resources, and materials to empower supporters to fundraise effectively.
• Lead on CRM database management for community and events fundraising, maintaining accurate and up-to-date supporter records, ensuring GDPR compliance, and developing processes that improve data quality across the team.
• Ensure all fundraising activity is delivered in line with relevant legislation, including UK charity law and Fundraising Regulator guidance.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential experience:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a fundraising, events, or community engagement role within the charity sector.
• A proven track record of meeting income targets and growing a supporter base.
• Experience engaging and supporting a diverse range of fundraisers including individuals, schools, community groups, and local businesses.
• Experience recruiting, supporting, and motivating volunteers.

Essential skills and attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a wide range of supporters.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Confident using a CRM database and Microsoft Office suite; experience with online fundraising platforms (e.g. JustGiving, Enthuse).
• Understanding of UK charity law, GDPR, and Fundraising Regulator best practice.
• A proactive, creative, and solutions-focused approach to fundraising.
• A genuine empathy with Duchenne UK’s mission and the communities we serve.

Desirable experience:

• Experience in a health, rare disease, or neurodisability charity.
• Experience managing third-party or mass participation challenge events.

Desirable skills:

• Experience using social media for fundraising promotion and community building.
• Familiarity with GDPR compliance in a fundraising context.

At Weston Hospicecare, every donation tells a story – of love, remembrance, gratitude, and community. As our Individual Giving Fundraiser, you’ll be at the heart of those stories, helping people honour loved ones, support compassionate care, and make a lasting difference.

We’re looking for someone creative and organised, who’s just as comfortable crafting a powerful appeal letter as they are processing donations and writing heartfelt thank-you messages. You’ll play a key role in nurturing relationships with our supporters and bringing campaigns to life across multiple channels.

About the Role

You’ll work alongside our Individual Giving Manager to develop and manage relationships with our supporters, from committed regular givers, to people giving a one off donation and those giving in memory of a loved one.

You’ll play a key role in delivering engaging, meaningful fundraising campaigns and appeals and offering excellent stewardship to our supporters. You’ll also create engaging and sensitive communications with our supporters, so they know the impact of their giving.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong, compassionate relationships with supporters across in-memory, regular giving, lottery, and appeals which encourage people to donate
• Write engaging and sensitive content for letters, emails, social media, and newsletters
• Support delivery of multi-channel fundraising campaigns
• Maintain accurate CRM records and process donations and thank-yous
• Track performance and help improve supporter journeys and income
• Provide wider support to the Individual Giving Manager, including identifying opportunities to improve legacy and major donor fundraising

What We’re Looking For

You’re someone who:

• Has a talent for storytelling and strong writing skills
• Has compassion and sensitivity when engaging with hospice supporters
• Is confident communicating with a wide range of people
• Is proactive and has excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Has the ability to balance creative work with administrative tasks
• Wants to use your skills to make a genuine difference

You don’t need to come from a hospice or fundraising background — but you do need empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to our values.

Ability to travel across our catchment area is essential for this role.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real impact by supporting a charity that helps local families.
• Training and development opportunities to grow your skills.
• A friendly, supportive team with a shared passion for fundraising.
• Flexibility, including time off in lieu for evening and weekend work.

We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Join us and help make a difference! ��

Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser  

Up to £31,000 per annum + excellent benefits  

Leatherhead, Surrey, flexible working options available. 

About the role: 

We are looking to appoint an experienced fundraiser to manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships to help fund the growth of our care services, and to build relationships with companies to help them achieve their CSR goals. 

Reporting to the Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager. You will be part of a team driving Rainbow Trust’s Corporate income, building and maintaining the pipeline through effective networking and stewardship. You will be responsible for the stewardship of varied corporate accounts to whom you will become a main contact and provide excellent account management. Some accounts raising six figure sums. 

You will work collaboratively towards a ‘one team one target’ approach across the Fundraising and Engagement department and ensure that the use of technology is maximized and all processes are subject to continuous improvement. 

This is an excellent opportunity to maintain a breadth of fundraising experience to position yourself for future fundraising roles with increased responsibility. 

What we’re looking for:  

• Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused – you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships. An ability to empathise and communicate effectively about our work with children and families is key. You are naturally warm with a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated. 

• A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator – you will enjoy preparing and presenting high-quality presentations 

• Knowledge of the principles that underpin good customer care – you adhere to established guidelines, policies and procedures, and provide excellent relationship management 

• You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously  – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment. 

• Confident use of MSOffice and some experience of using a database – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work. 

• Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of building relationships and raising income –providing exceptional account management.

Why join us? 

We’re proud to be a Two-Star Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized organisation and a Top 10 Charity, and we’re committed to creating a great place to work. You will benefit from: 

• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%. 

• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life. 

• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time). 

• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping. 

• Time off in Lieu. 

• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand. 

• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year. 

• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts. 

• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes. 

• A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme. 

• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth. 

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website. 

More information about us and our recruitment process can be found on our website. 

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that. 

Apply now: 

To apply please send your CV and Covering letter to us via the link. 

Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. 

For a full job description and person specification visit our website. 

Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application. 

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. 

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know. 

Interview dates to be confirmed 

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post. 

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. 

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community & Corporate Partnerships Specialist to join our passionate and ambitious team. This brand new role will play a key part in growing support for Justice & Care's work by building meaningful partnerships and delivering engaging fundraising initiatives that inspire people to take action against exploitation.

About Justice & Care

Justice & Care is an award-winning anti-slavery charity working with governments and police forces across two strategic locations the UK and Bangladesh. Through frontline programmes, policy advocacy and strategic partnerships, we work on the frontline to support survivors of modern slavery and bring perpetrators to justice.

The role

Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Lead, you will play a key role in:

• Supporting the delivery and growth of corporate partnerships and community fundraising campaigns
• Coordinating supporter engagement activity, events, and stewardship journeys
• Helping to develop and manage relationships with corporate partners, fundraisers, volunteers, and pro bono supporters
• Supporting pipeline development across UK and international markets, including the US
• Coordinating volunteering and workplace giving activity across the organisation
• Supporting the delivery of events, insight sessions, and training programmes
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting reporting on impact and engagement

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, delivering varied projects, and working proactively across multiple income streams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You will contribute to agreed income and engagement priorities, helping ensure our partnerships and fundraising activity deliver maximum impact for survivors of modern slavery.

What we offer

At Justice & Care, we work collaboratively and commit to excellence in all we do. We encourage a growth mindset, supporting each other through challenges, celebrating successes, and learning from setbacks. This is a place where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and you can bring your full self to work, confident you’ll be met with respect, trust, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful difference.

We know that a great team is made up of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We also offer an excellent benefits package to support your wellbeing and development. Just a few of the highlights include: Enhanced Annual Leave, Birthday Leave, Enhanced Employer Pension Contribution, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance and Learning and Development. Read our Total Reward offer document to view the full list of benefits.

Ready to make a real difference?

Click Apply to find out more.

0.5 FTE – 18.75 hours per week (flexible working)
Salary: £30,000-£32,000 FTE depending on experience
Location: Hybrid working with one regular day or half-day per week in Abingdon/Oxfordshire, alongside home working and regular external meetings

About Quest for Learning

Quest for Learning is an education charity working to close the gap for primary school children in Oxfordshire who are falling behind due to disadvantage.

We work closely with schools to deliver targeted, evidence-led literacy and numeracy programmes that help children build the skills, confidence and foundations they need to thrive. Many of the children we support are growing up in poverty, facing barriers linked to low family literacy, unmet additional needs, unstable home circumstances, or limited access to wider opportunities.

Our programmes are delivered by experienced professional tutors and are built around structured interventions, strong school partnerships and measurable outcomes. On average, pupils supported through our small-group tutoring make around 13 months of progress in just 10 hours of support.

Quest for Learning is entering an important new stage of development. Following a period of organisational growth and strategic transition, we are investing in building a stronger and more sustainable fundraising function that can deepen our impact and reach more children across Oxfordshire.

This is an opportunity to help shape that next stage.

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to join a small but ambitious charity at an exciting stage of development.

You’ll have:

• Real ownership and autonomy within your role
• The opportunity to help shape and grow a developing fundraising function
• Close working relationships with the CEO and leadership team
• Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements
• The chance to build meaningful partnerships across Oxfordshire
• Opportunities for progression as the organisation grows

We are intentionally investing in fundraising, partnerships and long-term sustainability, and this role offers the opportunity to help build strong relationships and community support around an ambitious, evidence-led charity with significant future potential.

We are a collaborative, supportive and purpose-driven team that values initiative, professionalism, creativity and compassion.

Role purpose

We are seeking an energetic, proactive and relationship-focused fundraiser to help grow Quest for Learning’s community, corporate and partnership fundraising activity.

This role will focus primarily on building relationships and developing opportunities with local businesses, community organisations, schools, supporters and wider networks across Oxfordshire.

We are looking for someone who enjoys meeting people, building partnerships and creating opportunities through strong communication and relationship management. The successful candidate will help raise the profile of Quest for Learning, strengthen supporter engagement and contribute to a more diverse and sustainable income base.

This is a role for someone who is motivated by people, partnerships and meaningful social impact.

Alongside this role, Quest for Learning is also recruiting for a trusts and grants fundraising role. We are open-minded about how responsibilities are ultimately structured and welcome applications from candidates with a range of backgrounds, experiences and strengths.

You will work closely with the CEO, programme staff and trustees, with access to strong impact data, established programmes and a compelling case for support.

Key responsibilities

Community and partnership fundraising

• Build and develop relationships with local businesses, community groups and supporters
• Identify and develop opportunities for corporate partnerships, sponsorship and community fundraising
• Represent Quest for Learning at meetings, networking events and community activities
• Develop and maintain relationships with local organisations including schools, Rotary clubs, WIs, businesses and civic groups
• Support the development of fundraising campaigns, partnership opportunities and supporter initiatives
• Help grow Quest for Learning’s visibility and supporter network across Oxfordshire
• Work with the CEO and trustees to identify and cultivate new opportunities and introductions

Supporter engagement and stewardship

• Build positive and professional relationships with supporters and partners
• Ensure strong communication and stewardship with supporters
• Help supporters and organisations engage meaningfully with Quest for Learning’s mission and impact
• Support the development of compelling fundraising messaging and supporter communications
• Gather and share stories, outcomes and examples of impact with supporters and partners

Organisational contribution

• Contribute to the ongoing development of Quest for Learning’s fundraising function and systems
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation
• Represent Quest for Learning professionally and passionately to external audiences
• Contribute ideas and insight to support organisational growth and sustainability
• Maintain accurate records of partnerships, communications and activity within Beacon CRM

Person specification

We recognise that strong fundraisers and partnership-builders do not always come from traditional charity fundraising backgrounds. If you have transferable skills and experience in areas such as partnerships, account management, business development, communications, education, customer relationships, sales, marketing or community engagement - and are excited by our mission - we would strongly encourage you to apply.

Essential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence building relationships with a wide range of people and organisations
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written communication skills
• Confidence representing an organisation externally
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
• Commitment to the mission and values of Quest for Learning
• Experience in relationship-building, partnerships, stakeholder engagement or supporter-facing work

Desirable

• Experience in fundraising, partnerships or business development
• Experience within education, children’s services or related sectors
• Knowledge of the Oxfordshire community or business landscape
• Experience working within a small charity or growing organisation
• Experience supporting events, campaigns or community engagement activity
• Experience using Beacon CRM or similar systems

What success in this role looks like

Successful performance in this role is likely to include:

• Building strong and sustainable community and corporate relationships
• Increasing Quest for Learning’s visibility and supporter engagement
• Developing new partnership and fundraising opportunities
• Growing unrestricted and partnership-based income
• Strengthening supporter stewardship and community presence
• Contributing to the growth and professionalisation of Quest for Learning’s fundraising function

As Quest for Learning grows, we expect this role to develop too, with opportunities to shape strategy and take on increasing responsibility over time.

Who thrives at Quest for Learning

People who tend to thrive at Quest for Learning are:

• proactive and solutions-focused
• motivated by meaningful impact
• comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with others
• excited by helping build and improve systems and processes
• confident building relationships and engaging with people
• adaptable, thoughtful and motivated to grow professionally alongside the organisation

Working arrangements

• 0.5 FTE with flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid role combining home working with one regular day or half-day per week in Abingdon/Oxfordshire
• Regular travel across Oxfordshire for meetings and events
• Flexible working patterns can be discussed

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Pension contribution
• TOIL policy
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to help shape a growing fundraising function within an ambitious charity

Application process

To apply, please submit:

• your CV
• and a short statement (maximum one page) explaining:
  • why you are interested in the role
  • and how your skills and experience relate to the role

We encourage applications from candidates with both traditional and non-traditional fundraising backgrounds.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Chris Higgins, CEO

Closing date: midday, Tuesday 30 June
Interviews: week commencing 6 or 13 July 

Join Chipping Barnet Foodbank as our Fundraiser and play a key role in tackling local hardship.

This is an exciting opportunity to help grow community support for Chipping Barnet Foodbank and strengthen the relationships that make our work possible.

We are looking for a warm, proactive, community-focused fundraiser who enjoys building relationships and bringing people together around a shared cause. You’ll work with local businesses, schools, faith groups, community organisations, and individual supporters to help raise vital funds and grow long-term support for the foodbank.

This is a hands-on role with real scope to shape and develop fundraising at the foodbank. Alongside community fundraising and supporter engagement, you’ll help deliver key campaigns such as our Christmas Appeal and contribute to wider fundraising activity where needed.

Chipping Barnet Foodbank provides emergency food and support to people facing hardship across the London Borough of Barnet. But our work goes beyond food. We also help people access advice and support that can improve their situation and reduce the need for crisis support in the future. Our vision is a society where foodbanks are no longer needed.

We are a small, supportive team and offer flexible working, opportunities for training and development, and support through the Trussell network.

We expect interviews to take place during the week commencing 29 June 2026, with an intended start date of 1 September 2026. We welcome applications from candidates who may need to work a notice period.

Please see the full job description for further information about the role and how to apply.

Would you like to be the right-hand person to our passionate, award-winning Chief Executive, who was recognised with an MBE in 2025 “for services to charity and disadvantaged people”? Do you have the skills, experience, confidentiality and flair to be a step ahead to enable her to deliver her role effectively? Are you a keen multi-tasker, able to juggle that role with office and HR duties, meticulous stewardship of our individual donors and community fundraisers, and event management? This is a key position with Create, as the charity delivers on its ambitious plans to double its reach and impact by its 25th anniversary in 2028. The successful candidate will have extensive EA experience at a senior level, a passion and flair for managing multiple tasks seamlessly, outstanding people skills and an unstoppable drive to make a difference.