Community fundraising manager jobs in London

Community Fundraising Manager

£36,750 - £39,500 per annum
35 hours per week (4-day week considered for the right candidate)
Home-based in Manchester, Liverpool or the surrounding area
12-month fixed-term contract

Do you have significant community fundraising experience and a passion for building meaningful relationships that make a lasting difference?

We're recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a leading national charity that is investing in a new regional fundraising approach. This role will play a key part in strengthening local community engagement, developing long-term supporter relationships and helping to shape an innovative fundraising pilot with national reach.

Working across the North West, you'll develop and grow a portfolio of supporters including individuals, community groups, clubs, societies and local businesses. Through outstanding relationship management and supporter stewardship, you'll help generate sustainable income and build lasting connections with the charity.

Alongside this, you'll lead on a high-profile regional partnership pilot, working directly with local retail colleagues and community champions to increase engagement, fundraising activity and awareness. As one of a small number of regional roles introduced as part of the pilot, you'll have the opportunity to influence and shape how the programme develops in the future.

You'll also provide line management and support to one fundraiser, helping them develop their skills, achieve their objectives and deliver excellent results.

We're particularly interested in hearing from people who have:

• Significant community fundraising experience
• Experience building long-term relationships with new supporters and growing income
• A track record of delivering against targets, budgets and KPIs
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• The confidence and ability to support, coach and develop others
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work independently
• Experience identifying opportunities, testing new ideas and adapting activity to maximise results

What's on offer

• The chance to play a key role in an exciting new fundraising pilot
• A varied role combining relationship fundraising, partnership development and people management
• Flexibility through home-based working
• The opportunity to help shape the future of a growing community fundraising programme
• The support of an ambitious, collaborative and high-performing fundraising team

Please note:Candidates must be based within easy reach of Manchester, Liverpool or the surrounding area. Regular travel across the region is required, including occasional evening and weekend work. A full driving licence and access to a car are essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced community fundraiser, or someone looking to take their first step into managing people, to make a genuine impact while helping to shape an exciting new way of engaging supporters locally.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

About us

Thames Valley Air Ambulance exists to give everybody within our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. We are here for you and your loved ones. In Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. Whoever you are. Wherever and whenever you need us.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Manager to grow income from community supporters, groups and people giving in memory. You’ll help create engaging fundraising opportunities, build strong local relationships and ensure every supporter feels valued.

At Thames Valley Air Ambulance, we’re committed to giving everyone the best chance when the worst happens. Every day, we’re called to life-threatening emergencies across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. But we can’t do it without the generosity of our supporters and that’s where you come in.

Your role

You’ll lead community, individual and in-memory fundraising activity, turning plans into practical campaigns that inspire people to support Thames Valley Air Ambulance. This role combines relationship building, income growth, supporter care and data-led decision making.

You’ll be responsible for:

· Leading community, individual and in-memory fundraising plans.

· Growing income through supporter relationships, fundraising products and local partnerships.

· Creating positive supporter journeys across digital, phone, post and face-to-face contact.

· Managing budgets, forecasts, targets and reporting.

· Using data and insight to improve fundraising activity.

· Coaching and supporting the Community Fundraising Officer.

 About you

You’ll be an organised, confident and empathetic fundraiser who can build relationships, manage priorities and make sound decisions. You’ll be motivated by community fundraising and committed to delivering excellent supporter experiences.

We’re looking for someone who:

· Has experience in community, in-memory, events or relationship-led fundraising.

· Can plan, monitor and evaluate fundraising activity.

· Has achieved income targets and managed budgets or forecasts.

· Communicates clearly and builds strong relationships.

· Uses CRM systems and Microsoft Office confidently.

· Can work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, and has a UK driving licence with access to transport.

Why join us?

At Thames Valley Air Ambulance, you’ll be part of a dynamic, compassionate, and forward-thinking organisation. We’re proud of our culture, collaborative, inclusive, and committed to personal development. We care deeply about the wellbeing of our team and offer flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

If this role sounds like it’s for you, we would love you to apply!

In return we offer a competitive salary and great staff benefits such as.

· 25 Days holiday / 267 Hours Holiday

· Hybrid Working (minimum 2 days in office)

· Holiday Trading

· Free annual Flu Vaccination

· Blue Light Card (Option to purchase)

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Company Pension Scheme

· Simply Health – Medical cash back scheme

· Disability Confident Employer

 

Our values

We live by our values every day:

• We care no matter what – for our patients, their families, and each other.
• We go above and beyond– in the care we provide and the work we do.
• We do the right thing – in how we act and the decisions we make.
• Together we are TVAA – because together, we save lives.

 

Diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from candidates who feel underrepresented in the charity sector.

 

Safeguarding

We follow robust recruitment and safeguarding practices to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers, and the people we support. Relevant checks (e.g. DBS) will be carried out where appropriate.

 

How to apply

To apply, please complete our online application form and tell us why you’re excited about this opportunity and how your experience aligns with the role. You must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Vacancy Closing Date: 4th September 2026

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly

Interviews will be held week commencing 7th September 2026

TVAA is a Disability Confident employer. We are committed to discussing and implementing adjustments to support you during your application process and beyond.

About Prostate Cancer Research:

Prostate Cancer Research (PCR) is a research and patient engagement organisation dedicated to creating a future where prostate cancer no longer threatens lives. Through research, innovation, policy & advocacy, and patient empowerment, we work to accelerate breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care, while ensuring that the benefits of progress reach every community affected by the disease. Our goal is simple: to detect prostate cancer earlier, improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and transform the future of care for all men affected by prostate cancer.

About the role:

It’s been a very successful few years for PCR's Events & Community team with good results across the board, increasing income by over £1 million every year since 2023. And we recently won Fundraising Charity of the Year at the National Fundraising Awards 2026!

Now’s an exciting time to join us as we work on a new multi-year strategy and expand the team yet again, bringing in new resource to give the different activity areas space to grow and ensure we can do our best work – contributing to PCR’s lifesaving mission, developing our careers and enjoying work within an ambitious and supportive environment.

This role is new, created to focus on community fundraising which is a growing area with huge potential for PCR. We currently receive significant unsolicited income from our brilliant supporters, but there is a key opportunity to take a more proactive approach to recruiting new community fundraisers, improving their supporter experience and testing new offerings & products. You will work with the team to create and deliver a plan for this new proactive approach and will lead on day-to-day relationship management with fundraisers.

You will also lead the project management and delivery of some community-focused fundraising events. For example,our annual Snowdonia for Science event or testing new PCR-owned products which work for a community fundraising audience. We currently expect the split of time to be roughly 75% on community fundraising and 25% on events, but the two areas will be closely connected, and this split may change over time. We are excited to work with you to develop the direction of this role as the team and portfolio grows.

You will report to the Head of Events & Community and work closely with the whole team, as well as colleagues across PCR. Most of the Events team try to work together once a week when possible at our London office (Chancery Lane) but we have flexible working arrangements, so you can choose to be office based or hybrid. You would be needed to travel to regular supporter events across the UK (many of which are currently in the London/ SE England area) and to some team days in London on an ad-hoc basis. 

Key Responsibilities

At PCR, we make team members’ development a key priority and there is always a % of time available to collaborate more widely for your development and interest. However, your main focus will initially be:

Project management and income growth

• Create and lead a plan to implement a proactive community fundraising portfolio, identifying new approaches to test and audiences to target which build towards a long-term sustainable income stream, ensuring alignment with the Public Fundraising strategy.
• Design and deliver ambitious fundraising budgets for your area which contribute net income towards PCR’s mission.
• Lead the project management and delivery of the community fundraising and events activities you are responsible for.
• This will include monitoring objectives, budgets and the bigger picture to ensure opportunities are seized & risks are minimised.
• Carry out supporter data and income processing tasks as required, including on the CRM and other internal systems.
• Work with the team to create and deliver effective marketing plans which meet recruitment targets.
• Analyse results based on KPIs & supporter feedback, proactively implementing changes & improvements.
• Ensure your fundraising activities are delivered in line with fundraising law & regulations, and with PCR’s policies.

Stewardship and relationship management

• Lead on the delivery of a great supporter experience for community fundraisers in line with our Public Fundraising manifesto, motivating fundraisers to raise more and remain loyal supporters of PCR.
• Interact with supporters via a range of communication channels and in-person, attending events and presenting about PCR’s work when required. This will include travel, for which TOIL will be given and reasonable expenses covered.
• Lead on relationship management for your area, spotting potential for fundraisers to have a greater impact with PCR as a whole, and working with colleagues in Philanthropy, Partnerships, Patient Projects & across the organisation to achieve this.
• Carry out stewardship tasks using tools like Mailchimp, GivePanel and JustGiving, for which training will be provided.
• Oversee stock management via our fulfilment house and ensure we have high-quality fundraising merchandise.

Product development and innovation

• Seize new opportunities for products, journeys or events which would engage a community fundraising audience, taking a test & learn approach. For this, there will be realistic budgets & an understanding of the investment needed for new ideas.
• Stay up to date with sector trends and maintain a strong understanding of PCR’s existing (and target) supporters to create and implement products and experiences that motivate and inspire.
• Use feedback and data to spot opportunities for the constant improvement of fundraisers’ experience with PCR.
• Work to engage supporters beyond their initial activity, testing ongoing journeys and maximising their life-time value for PCR.

Teamwork

• Alongside line managers within the team, help to oversee the relevant day-to-day work of the Supporter Engagement Officer/ Assistants who are supporting your activities, to ensure effective delivery and collaboration.
• Contribute to team strategy and capacity planning.
• Work with the team to embed our agile ways of working, modelling the principle of collective responsibility.
• Contribute to the improvement of relevant processes & infrastructure to ensure efficiency, compliance & best practice.
• Attend and actively contribute to meetings, sharing new ideas and learnings that might be useful for the wider team.
• Model PCR’s organisational values: innovation, collaboration, accountability & empathy (championing the patient voice).

The Community Fundraising & Events Manager may also get involved with other work to support Public Fundraising activities as appropriate. Attendance will be required at weekend and evening events, for which TOIL will be given.

Skills and Competencies

Our ideal candidate would be proactive team player, with:

• A willingness to get stuck in, eagerness to learn and strong sense of personal accountability.
• First class relationship management skills, with an ability to build rapport and to choose the right method at the right time in order to inspire a range of audiences through great stewardship and storytelling.
• Great written and oral communication skills, and an ability to present PCR’s work confidently in front of an audience.
• Strong event and project management skills, including end-to-end planning, budgeting & results tracking.
• The ability to see opportunities and drive progress within existing activity – and finding our next successful ones!  
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities, identifying the most valuable use of your time.
• An ability to oversee others’ work, to delegate effectively, and to give constructive feedback aligned with goals.
• Good attention to detail and IT Skills, with the ability to use relevant tools and a CRM database (training will be provided).
• A good understanding (or ideally experience) of community fundraising or similar peer-to-peer fundraising activity.
• A strong belief in the work we do at PCR, and a commitment to our values and mission.

How To Apply

Please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement (maximum 600 words) outlining why you would like the role and why you think you’d be a good fit, giving examples of previous experience.

There will be a one two-stage interview process. The first interview will be online, and the second will be an in-person interview at our office in London.

For more information about the role, please contact our hiring team at the email provided in the full job description for an informal chat.

For more information about our organisation, visit the Prostate Cancer Research website, the Prostate Progress webpage and the PCR online patient resource, The Infopool.

PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.