Development fundraiser jobs in Belfast

This is a flexible, relationship-led role for someone who loves being out in the community, opening doors, inspiring supporters and turning local goodwill into long-term income to support seriously ill children and their families.

We are looking for an ambitious, energetic and relationship-focused Regional Community Fundraiser to join our fundraising team and grow sustainable support across Sussex. Working from home and spending significant time within your region, you will act as the face of the charity locally, engaging individuals, community groups, schools, local businesses and volunteers.

Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships 

Location: Homebased with some travel for meetings & events 

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 

Salary: Up to £49,149.84 per annum 

Contract: Fixed term until 30th June 2027

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. 

Will you join us and make life better for cats? 

Responsibilities of our Corporate Partnerships Development Manager: 

• The Corporate Partnerships Development Manager will play a key role at Cats Protection by raising new and transformational funds in support of the organisation’s 10 year strategic objectives.

• The role will lead the Corporate Partnerships new business team, to build profitable, multiyear relationships with companies, ensuring propositions are maximised and new partners onboarded to the highest standards 

About the Corporate Partnerships team: 

• We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate. 

• The corporate partnerships team is split between new business and account management, made up of driven, passionate and dynamic corporate fundraisers 

• We currently have a team of one full time and one part time Senior Corporate Partnerships Development Officers in new business. On account management side our team consist of a Corporate Partnerships Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships Account Manager and Corporate Partnerships Officer. This is in addition to a Lead Corporate Partnerships Manager who oversees the entire corporate partnerships team. 

What we are looking for in our Corporate Partnerships Development Manager: 

• Significant experience of developing relationships and raising money from new businesses and other corporate organisations. 

• A demonstrable track record of delivering significant financial results against agreed targets and timescales. 

• Experience of leading fundraising teams to deliver and drive income and growth 

• Significant experience of managing a diverse range of stakeholders and relationships at a variety of levels 

• Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities. 

What we can offer you: 

• range of health benefits 

• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. 

• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing. 

• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply: 

Application closing date: 21st July 2026

Virtual interview date: 29th & 30th July 2026

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include: 

1. Anonymised application form 

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams 

3. Final stage presentation (dependent on first stage interviews) 

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes. 

As Head of Development, you will be an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of securing funding from grant-giving trusts and foundations. Experience of developing support from other fundraising sources, such as individual donors, corporates or public sector funders, would be an advantage.

You will be skilled at understanding organisational needs, developing compelling funding propositions and writing persuasive, high-quality applications and reports. You will be an excellent communicator with outstanding writing skills, highly organised, proactive and full of initiative. You will enjoy building strong relationships with funders, donors and colleagues, and be excited by the opportunity to deliver fundraising activity in a collaborative, mission-driven organisation.

Working closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, Senior Leadership Team, Trustees, and colleagues across Art UK, you will play a vital role in securing the funding that enables us to deliver our mission and bring art to everyone through the power of digital. You will lead, support and develop the Development team, while using your expertise to build strong relationships with funders and partners, communicate the impact of our work, and develop compelling opportunities for support.

Your commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging aligns with our organisational values, and you are passionate about contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Visit our website to download the full information pack.

Do you want a role that makes a difference? Do you know how to turn high-value opportunities into long-term partnerships and income?​

Can you maximise local fundraising potential and create lasting impact across Manchester, Salford and Lancashire?​

Every 3 minutes, someone in the UK dies from heart and circulatory disease. It can affect anyone. 

At the British Heart Foundation, we fund the research that helps change this - and as a Fundraising Manager - Lancashire & Greater Manchester, every relationship you build will help more people live healthier, longer lives. 

What you’ll make happen: 

This is a varied, meaningful and outward-facing role where you’ll make a real impact across your region. 

You won’t just deliver targets — you’ll build relationships that drive life-saving income. 

You’ll: 

• Inspire people to take action — from first-time fundraisers to long-term supporters 
• Build and grow relationships with community groups, businesses and high-value supporters 
• Identify high-value opportunities and develop them into long-term partnerships 
• Plan and deliver strategic fundraising activity that drives sustainable income growth 
• Deliver exceptional supporter experiences and stewardship that keep people engaged, connected and valued 

You’ll work in a region full of potential, with autonomy grow partnerships, unlock opportunities and build a strong pipeline of support. Every conversation, every event and every connection you make will bring us closer to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. 

Who we’re looking for 

We are looking for someone who can identify opportunity, build momentum and convert it into sustainable income. 

Whether your background is in the private, public or third sector, we’re most interested in your ability to show: 

• A proven track record of achieving income targets and KPI’s, including developing or managing higher-value opportunities 
• Experience of identifying opportunities and progressing them through a pipeline to secure income 
• The ability to build and grow partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, from community groups to corporate organisations
• Experience motivating and engaging others, including volunteers, supporters or corporate partners -  to take action
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills, managing multiple initiatives meet targets and deadlines 

If you’re driven, commercially minded and able to inspire and connect with people, we’d love to hear from you. 

Why join us? 

Working at the British Heart Foundation is more than a job — it’s being part of a shared mission to save and improve lives. 

You’ll have the opportunity to: 

• Contribute directly to life-saving research and national impact 
• Access organisation-wide expertise and resources to help grow your region 
• Work in varied fast-paced role, where no two days are same
• Be part of an inclusive, collaborative, values-led team 
• Grow your career while making a meaningful difference
• Excellent benefits package,  find out more by downloading benefits document below.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and empowers us to make a real difference together.   
 
To hear from our people, check out  Belonging at BHF. 

Working arrangements  

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This is fixed term contract until December 2027, covering family leave.
 
This is a field-based role covering Lancashire & Greater Manchester which includes, Greater Manchester, Salford and Lancashire.
 
This role requires regular travel within the area, and occasionally to other parts of the UK.  You must live in the Lancashire & Greater Manchester region or be willing to relocate. 
 
You must have a full UK driving licence at the time of application with access to your own vehicle.  
 
There will be a requirement for flexible out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity. You will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.  
 
Benefits and development  
 
At BHF, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support our colleagues’ wellbeing and professional growth.    
 
To find out more about our benefits you can download the Benefits document at the bottom of this page or check out our Benefits​and Development pages.  
 
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.  
 
Interview process   
The interview process will consist of two stages. First stage interviews will be w/c 03/08. For those successful, there will be second stage interviews.

Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to providing specialised nursing care and support for young people aged 13–24 with cancer. Every day, seven young people in the UK hear the words “you have cancer”, and Teenage Cancer Trust ensures they do not face it alone.

The charity funds specialist nurses and youth support teams in hospitals across the UK and provides vital emotional, practical and psychological support for young people and their families during and after treatment.

Regional fundraising is a core income stream for Teenage Cancer Trust, generating income through a combination of community and corporate fundraising. Supporters are often personally connected to the cause, including young people, families and communities directly impacted by cancer, making this a highly rewarding fundraising environment.

Teenage Cancer Trust is now seeking a Senior Relationship Manager (West Scotland) to grow and develop income across the West of Scotland. With an individual income target of c.£130k and a combined Scotland regional target of c.£260k across East and West Scotland, this role will play a key part in strengthening existing relationships while identifying and developing new fundraising opportunities across a region with significant growth potential.

Reporting to the Regional Fundraising Area Manager, you will be responsible for building long-term supporter relationships and developing strategic area plans to maximise fundraising opportunities. You will also work closely with frontline nursing teams, volunteers and colleagues across the organisation, ensuring supporters experience the impact of their fundraising while helping identify new opportunities across both community and corporate audiences.

As Senior Relationship Manager, you will:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of community and corporate supporters across West Scotland
• Deliver an individual income target of c.£130k across community and corporate fundraising
• Develop strategic area plans to drive sustainable income growth
• Build, steward and retain high-value supporter relationships
• Coach and mentor Relationship Managers, supporting their development
• Identify and develop new fundraising opportunities across community and corporate audiences
• Work closely with frontline teams to share powerful supporter stories and demonstrate impact
• Monitor income performance, manage pipelines and proactively mitigate risk
• Build strong relationships with volunteers, corporate partners and local communities
• Represent Teenage Cancer Trust across the region, building networks and raising awareness

Essential skills and experience:

• Experience of community, corporate or regional fundraising
• Proven ability to build and grow long-term supporter relationships
• Track record of delivering income against fundraising targets
• Excellent relationship-building, networking and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to coach, mentor or support the development of colleagues
• Confident developing fundraising plans and identifying new income opportunities
• Good financial planning, pipeline management and reporting skills
• Excellent communication, influencing and storytelling skills

You’ll need access to a vehicle as there is a requirement to be able to travel across the region to attend meetings, events and training.

Desirable, but not essential:

• Knowledge of managing high-value or complex supporter relationships
• Exposure to both community and corporate fundraising
• Experience working with volunteers and close-to-cause supporters
• Knowledge of the West Scotland fundraising landscape, ideally Glasgow

Employee benefits include: 

• Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day to day work and refocus.
• Flexible bank holidays: the option to swap five UK public holidays (except 25th, 26th December, and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates) for other dates off.
• Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
• Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
• Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
• Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
• Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a self-starter who thrives on identifying and winning new business and helping to create meaningful partnerships in the community. We are looking for a motivated and experienced Corporate and Community Partnerships Fundraiser to join us on a three-month contract.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will lead prospect research and outreach across NHS Barking, Havering & Redbridge procurement suppliers, local community businesses and key corporate partnerships sectors for hospital fundraising. You will develop compelling partnership propositions and engagement materials, identify key stakeholders within target organisations, and progress prospects through to confirmed meetings. 

What You’ll Do 

1. Conduct thorough prospect research across NHS BHRUT procurement suppliers, local businesses and priority sectors to build a strong and accurate pipeline of prospective corporate and community partners in our new CRM, Beacon.

2. Create a corporate partnership fundraising deck for prospects that brings to life all the ways businesses can get involved, from social value opportunities, do your own fundraising and challenge events, sponsorship opportunities, to volunteering and in-kind support. This will need to be compelling and can be tailored for NHS procurement suppliers and aligned to the charity’s strategic goals.

3. Develop a corporate volunteering opportunities deck, ready to share with prospective and current partners. 

4. Identify key stakeholders within target prospect organisations and make proactive outreach to arrange prospect meetings between corporate contacts and the Head of Fundraising, to support the charity’s income growth ambitions.

Who We’re Looking For 

You’ll bring energy, creativity and confidence to this role. You’re the kind of person who: 

1. Is self-motivated by winning new business and identifying and building long-term, high-value partnerships. 

2. Is a confident relationship-builder who brings curiosity, creativity and a proactive mindset to identifying new opportunities. 

3. Is passionate about the work of hospital charities and the difference they make to patients and staff.

Essential Experience & Skills 

1. Proven, strong experience in corporate partnerships or business development, with a strong track record of generating income. 

2. Experience developing compelling proposals and conducting high-quality prospect research. 

3. Excellent communication, organisational and influencing skills, with strong attention to detail. 

4. Comfortable working fully remotely and managing your own time effectively. 

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more that two A4 pages. 

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, you will play a key supporting role within the fundraising team, assisting the Corporate Partnerships Manager and the Communications team. With a key aim of delivering agreed activity and growing income from corporate partnerships.

This role focuses on supporting the identification and recruitment of new regional, national and international corporate supporters, while also playing a lead role in managing and stewarding existing partnerships, with particular responsibility for communications activity and delivery of sponsorship activities and events.

World Horse Welfare has seen a substantial growth in corporate support over the past four years, so this post presents significant opportunities to be part of a growing income stream as the charity celebrates its centenary in 2027.

Whether you’re a recent graduate with a willingness to learn or an experienced candidate ready to hit the ground running, we offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience — starting at £28,000 per annum for entry-level applicants and up to £34,000 per annum for those with proven expertise. You’ll benefit from a supportive environment, opportunities to grow, and the chance to make a real difference from day one.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporting New Business Development

• Assist in researching and identifying prospective regional, national and international corporate partners aligned with the organisation’s mission and values
• Support the development of tailored proposals, pitches and presentations for potential corporate supporters
• Help prepare outreach materials, including emails, decks, and briefing documents
• Maintain and update prospect pipelines and CRM records
• Attend meetings and events with prospective partners, taking notes and following up on actions
• Work closely with the charity’s rescue and rehoming centres and wider team to identify new corporate funding and partnership opportunities.

Managing Existing Corporate Partnerships

• Provide day-to-day support in the management of existing corporate accounts
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with partner contacts
• Ensure partnerships are delivered in line with agreed objectives and timelines
• Support the monitoring and reporting of partnership performance and impact
• Attend events linked to corporate supporters to represent the charity, with UK-wide travel sometimes required
• Help organise and attend large corporate volunteer days at the charity’s rescue and rehoming centres

Communications & Engagement

• Maintain a strong understanding of World Horse Welfare’s work to ensure relevance in our corporate partnership work
• Develop close working relationships with Communications team and work closely with them on creating and scheduling of agreed corporate content in line with communications schedules.
• Coordinate and deliver partnership communications, including newsletters, updates, impact reports, and social media content
• Lead on gathering content to form the basis of partnership communication obligations
• Work with internal teams to ensure consistent and high-quality messaging including drafting copy in line with brand messaging, obtaining appropriate images, developing related materials and ensuring approval processes are followed.
• Support the planning and execution of partner engagement activities, campaigns, and events
• Ensure partners receive appropriate recognition and visibility in line with agreements

Sponsorship & Agreement Management

• Assist in drafting and managing sponsorship agreements and partnership contracts
• Track and fulfil contractual benefits (e.g. branding, hospitality, social media, volunteering, speaking opportunities)
• Maintain accurate records of deliverables and ensure all obligations are met
• Support the review and renewal of agreements

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records within the CRM system
• Track income, pledges, and invoices
• Support preparation of reports and presentations
• Provide general administrative support to Corporate Fundraising Manager and Director of Fundraising in relation to corporate support

ABOUT YOU
Essential:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications – including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proactive and eager to learn
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Collaborative approach and working style, able to work effectively across teams
• Creative thinking
• Passion for the organisation’s mission
• Willingness to travel

Desirable:

• Experience of managing corporate partnerships, or comparable transferable skills
• Experience with using CRM systems for profiling and building relationships
• Understanding of charity corporate partnerships
• Business development experience
• Experience of working in a charity fundraising team

MUST LIVE WITHIN COMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE WIRRAL

A 12-month fixed-term contract -  with the aim of extending the period depending on the income generated

Hours: 22.5 Hours Per Week (Part-time) – days/times of work are flexible

Salary: £16,000 - £18,000 per annum (FTE £26,667–£30,000 per annum)
Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays per annum for full-time equivalent, rising to 25 days leave with service. For a 3-day week, this equates to 120 hours, plus Bank Holidays.
Work location: home based with travel across the Wirral Peninsula
Expenses: 45p per mile from home base and other related travel expenses
 

About Dementia Together Wirral
We are a local, independent charity based on the Wirral, supporting people living with dementia, their carers, and former carers by providing community-based activities and day trips. We help people stay active, enjoy friendship and creativity, reduce isolation, and feel included, valued and respected.

We are now looking for an enthusiastic Fundraiser to help us grow our income so that we can reach more people and provide more activities, events and support on the Wirral

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, developing local support, and turning ideas into practical fundraising activity. The main focus of the role will be local community fundraising, with some involvement in trusts, foundations and grant applications where appropriate.

About the role
As our Fundraiser, you will help us develop and deliver a practical fundraising plan to support the charity’s continued growth. You will build relationships with local businesses, community groups, volunteers, supporters and potential donors, and identify opportunities to raise funds for our services.

You will also help us strengthen our fundraising systems, improve supporter communications, and make sure that donors and funders understand the difference their support makes.

The post is initially offered for three days a week for 12 months, with the aim of extending it further, depending on the income generated or if additional funding can be secured.

Key responsibilities

As our fundraiser, you will:

· Develop and deliver a realistic fundraising plan, with a strong focus on local business and community fundraising.

· Build relationships with community organisations, local businesses, faith groups, schools, clubs and individual supporters.

· Identify and pursue opportunities for sponsorship, donations, fundraising events and charity partnerships.

· Support and encourage volunteers, trustees and staff to take part in fundraising activities.

· Help organise and promote community fundraising events and campaigns.

· Research suitable grant-making trusts, foundations and local funding opportunities.

· Prepare clear, persuasive funding applications where appropriate.

· Maintain accurate fundraising records and help ensure good donor stewardship.

· Work with colleagues to gather stories, outcomes and information that show the impact of the charity’s work.

· Ensure all fundraising activity is legal, ethical and in line with the charity’s values and relevant fundraising standards.

Person specification

You will bring:

· Experience in fundraising, community engagement, events, grant applications, relationship management, and working towards targets.

· Confidence in approaching and building relationships with local businesses and community supporters.

· Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to speak engagingly in public and to write clearly and persuasively, and use social media effectively.

· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage several pieces of work simultaneously.

· A practical, hands-on approach suited to a small charity.

· An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, dementia and the needs of people living with dementia, their carers and former carers.

· A commitment to inclusive, respectful, and person-centred support.

· A good working knowledge of UK Funding Standards.

· You should also be:

o willing to work occasional evenings and weekends

o a driver with a vehicle available for business use

Why join us?

This is a chance to make a real and visible difference to a small but growing charity with strong local roots. The funds you raise will help us provide more social activities, events and opportunities for people affected by dementia.

You will be joining at an important stage in our development, with the opportunity to shape our fundraising strategy and help build a more sustainable future for the charity.

Closing date: Friday 31st July
Interview dates: Week commencing 3rd August

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Working within the Fundraising & Communications Team, the Senior Fundraiser will develop and secure income from a range of funding sources including trusts and foundations, statutory funders, lottery distributors, corporate foundations and philanthropic supporters.

Joining our dynamic and highly impactful team, the successful candidate will contribute to both income generation and fundraising strategy, helping LTSB diversify income, strengthen supporter relationships and maximise opportunities for future growth through existing strong partnerships and the initiation and development of new funding partnerships. 

While strong trusts and foundations experience is essential, we are looking for someone who can work flexibly across income streams, identify opportunities, build relationships and pursue the strongest prospects wherever they arise. This breadth is important in a small team, where fluidity and responsiveness help maximise income and ensure we follow the most promising routes to success.

Application deadline is 5pm 3rd August

Role Purpose

The Relationship Fundraiser will support the Philanthropy Manager to secure and increase income through the charity’s Philanthropy strategy.

The post holder will support with developing a robust pipeline of prospects and will be responsible for managing a portfolio of new and existing major donor relationships. You will be creative and analytical and provide first class research, administration, relationship management and database skills and provide excellent donor stewardship.

Main Responsibilities

· Work with the Philanthropy Manager to prepare and implement creative donor cultivation and stewardship plans to secure new donors and develop current relationships, including:

- Creative cases for support with associated budgets.

- Adapting information for specific donors using different approaches for different audiences.

- Developing engaging thank you letters and reports. 

· Manage an agreed portfolio of mid-value major donor relationships and prospects, with the support of the Philanthropy Manager and deliver excellent stewardship and tailored fundraising proposals.

· Provide timely and high-quality updates to donors on the charity’s activities and impact and value of gifts. Work with the Communications team to ensure that major donor supporters receive engaging and relevant marketing materials.

· Research and identify potential donors to build a strong list of prospects, matching against key fundraising priorities, to maximise opportunities and build a healthy prospect pipeline.

· Develop processes and systems to ensure the effective management of all relevant information, including keeping all records up to date on the CRM database (Sales Force) including all actions, communications and proposals in-line with the monthly KPIs and analyse to identify further opportunities.

· Support your line manager with income tracking and processing, contributing to financial targets, re-forecasts, budgeting and reporting.

· Be an active and supportive member of the Fundraising team and wider CBUK team, contributing to the Fundraising team’s development and targets as well as working collaboratively with colleagues.

· Ensure all associated activities are compliant with charity law, regulatory requirements and best practice, including those of the Data Protection Act and GDPR.

· Develop strong working knowledge of these areas of income generation and the wider fundraising and charity sector.

· Identify and complete relevant training, regularly reviewing relevant press and publications and keeping up to date with industry news.

· Represent the charity at meetings and events as required. This will sometimes require travel within the UK and occasionally an overnight stay.

Person Specification

Education/Professional Qualification

Essential

· Fundraising experience, preferably in a charity environment

· Experience of using a CRM database

· Experience of working with High Net Worth Individuals

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Analytical approach to tasks

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Ability to multi-task and prioritise whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail

· Strong planning and organisation skills

· Strong IT skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programme

· Ability to travel to meetings and events within the UK as required

Desirable

· Experience of using Sales Force database

Please don’t be discouraged from applying if you don’t meet every requirement listed in the person specification. We’d still really like to hear from you and learn more about the experience and strengths you can bring.

Benefits

· 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata if applicable) with increase for long service.

· TOIL for our hours work.

· Contributory pension scheme.

· Company sick pay.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Life assurance.

· Training loans.

· Enhanced family friendly policies.

Recruitment Timetable

Application deadline: 19th July 2026 at 5pm

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.

For further details, please see the Recruitment Pack for this role.

Build what comes next.

Big Creative Education Foundation is looking for an experienced Fundraiser to help unlock the support needed to create new opportunities for young people entering the creative industries.

You’ll lead trust and foundation applications, develop new funding opportunities, and build relationships with partners who share our ambition to open more doors into industry.

If you’re skilled in fundraising, grant writing or business development and want your expertise to create tangible outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

• Post Title: Fundraiser for Big Creative Education Foundation (0.5)
• Salary: £60k (pro rata 30k)
• Basis: Part Time (2.5 days a week)
• Weeks: 1yr fixed term contract, freelance role.
• Start Date: October 2026
• Reporting to: Alexis Michaelides MD BCT & Sacha Corcoran Principal BCA, BCEF Board of Trustees
• Location: Creative Works, Blackhorse road, Walthamstow E17 6HL

Purpose of the role:

The Part-Time Fundraiser will lead on developing and delivering early-stage fundraising activity for BCEF, helping to secure income from a range of sources including trusts and foundations, individual donors, corporate partners, and events.

This role suits a proactive, experienced, organised fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities, and working closely with a board of trustees in a growing organisation, recognising, understanding and promoting its primary objects.

Big Creative Education Foundation Charitable Objects are:

• Advancement of education and training for the public benefit, particularly (without limitation) in the creative arts and in digital skills; and
• Relief of need arising from disadvantage, particularly (without limitation) by providing and increasing opportunity in relation to education and training. (“Objects”).

Key Responsibilities

Principal Accountabilities:

Fundraising Strategy & Development

• Support the development and delivery of a realistic and sustainable fundraising plan
• Identify and research funding opportunities aligned with the Foundation mission
• Contribute to income targets and pipeline planning
• Identify seed funding opportunities to support operational growth

Trusts, Foundations & Grants

• Research and apply to relevant trusts, foundations, and grant-makers
• Draft high-quality funding applications, proposals, and reports
• Track deadlines, outcomes, and reporting requirements

Individual Giving & Corporate Support

• Support the development of individual giving and corporate fundraising opportunities
• Build and maintain positive relationships with donors and supporters
• Assist with stewardship and donor communications

Events & Campaigns

• Support planning and delivery of small-scale fundraising events or campaigns
• Help develop creative fundraising ideas that reflect the organisation’s values

Monitoring & Administration

• Maintain accurate fundraising records and income tracking
• Support impact reporting and evidence collection for funders
• Ensure fundraising activity meets relevant legal and ethical standards
• Report into the board of trustees and Foundation advisors with regular updates
• Attend board meetings and produce board reports

How to apply

Please refer to the advert on he company website for exact details of how to apply. This must include a supporting statement that evidences your experience matched to the accountabilities and person specification of the job role and how you will embed the case for support in your fundraising strategy.

Case for support attached as an appendices.

Closing date for application is : 28th August

Interviews will be held the week of : 7th September

Safeguarding BCE operates safer recruitment practice in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education regulations. Please expect the highest level of scrutiny and background checks. Appointments are subject to  satisfactory references being obtained, and an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. New members of staff cannot start their positions until these documents are in place.

Warner Interviews

As a values led organisation we conduct Warner interviews as part of our recruitment process. These are designed to help us understand your own values and motivation for working with the specific cohort of young people we serve. We recommend that you research this interview technique should you be invited to attend an interview.

About the Chartered Institute of Fundraising

The Chartered Institute of Fundraising is the membership body for UK fundraising. We represent and champion the work of individual fundraisers, charities, and their partners. 

Our ambition is to double our impact over the next decade by creating a sustainable future for fundraising and inspiring more people to give.

To achieve this, we are focused on attracting, retaining and developing fundraising talent, changing perceptions of fundraising as a respected profession, driving excellent fundraising practice through standards, ethics and professional development, and fostering a culture that inspires more people to give.

Fundraising qualifications are central to this ambition, equipping fundraisers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel throughout their careers and strengthen the impact of fundraising.

About the role

We're looking for experienced fundraising professionals who are passionate about developing others and committed to delivering outstanding learning experiences. You'll be an engaging online facilitator who creates inclusive learning environments, inspires confidence, and supports learners to achieve their potential.

Teaching experience is essential, along with a teaching qualification or a willingness to work towards one. We welcome applications from experienced trainers, educators, and learning professionals, as well as fundraising professionals with substantial experience in designing and delivering learning for adult audiences.

As one of our tutors, you'll:

• Deliver engaging online learning using professionally designed course materials
• Facilitate interactive learning that encourages discussion, reflection and application
• Assess learner assignments and provide high-quality developmental feedback
• Provide regular and timely feedback and support to learners undertaking online courses
• Support learners through coaching and one-to-one guidance where appropriate
• Work alongside a collaborative team of experienced tutors and learning professionals
• Help maintain the high professional and academic standards of CIOF qualifications

Successful candidates will join our associate tutor pool and will receive induction, programme-specific training and ongoing support from the Professional Development team before delivering learning.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive fundraiser who enjoys both bid writing and relationship building.

Working closely with the Fundraising Manager, you will play a key role in securing income from trusts and foundations, supporting donor stewardship, and helping to grow community fundraising activity. You will contribute directly to the financial sustainability of the charity while helping more children gain access to books of their own.

The role is ideally suited to someone who is highly organised, a strong writer, and confident managing multiple fundraising activities simultaneously.

Ready to shape how thousands of fundraisers learn, connect and grow?

Charity People is proud to be partnering with Fundraising Everywhere on the search for a new Email Marketing Manager. Fundraising Everywhere believes every fundraiser deserves access to learning, support and community, no matter where they are in their career.

Salary: £37,000 / €44,200 per annum, depending on location
Location: Fully remote, UK or Ireland, with occasional travel for team meetings and sector events. This will be around twice per year and travel will be paid by the organisation.
Contract: Permanent, 30 hours per week, worked flexibly between 7am-7pm UK/Ireland time

Closing date: 11.30pm on Thursday 6th August 
First round interviews: 19th and 20th August
Second round interviews: 26th and 27th August

More about Fundraising Everywhere:
Fundraising Everywhere exist to make professional development accessible, affordable and genuinely useful, helping fundraisers build the skills, confidence and connections they need to create lasting impact. Through virtual conferences, workshops, webinars and membership, the organisation supports a thriving community of more than 20,000 fundraisers across the UK, Ireland and beyond.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation that is reshaping how the charity sector learns and develops. As Email Marketing Manager, you'll play a central role in helping Fundraising Everywhere grow its reach, deepen engagement and strengthen member retention through its most important marketing channel.

What you'll do:
We're looking for an experienced email marketer to take ownership of Fundraising Everywhere's email strategy from end to end. You'll shape how audiences discover events, engage with content and become long-term members of the community.

Your work will include:

• Leading email strategy across acquisition, conversion and retention
• Building and optimising customer journeys, automations and nurture sequences
• Using segmentation, testing and analytics to improve engagement and performance
• Managing partner and sponsored email campaigns with care and commercial awareness
• Working collaboratively across marketing, customer experience and membership teams
• Using data and insight to recommend improvements and spot new opportunities

What we're looking for
We'd love to hear from someone who combines strategic thinking with strong hands-on delivery. You'll likely bring:

• Strong experience in email marketing, automation and segmentation, ideally using Mailchimp
• A proven track record of building high-performing email journeys and conversion funnels
• Confidence analysing campaign performance and translating insight into action
• Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail
• A collaborative, proactive and organised approach to work
• Experience managing internal and external stakeholders, including partners or sponsors

You don't need experience in virtual events to succeed in this role. What matters most is curiosity, adaptability and a genuine passion for creating meaningful audience experiences.

What can they offer in return?
Fundraising Everywhere is committed to building a culture where people can do meaningful work sustainably and continue to grow professionally. Benefits include:

• Flexible, fully remote working
• 21 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Training and professional development budget
• Health insurance
• Innovation budget for testing and learning
• Sabbatical leave for long-term staff
• Direct support and learning from the co-founders

If you're excited by the opportunity to use your marketing expertise to support the people helping change the world, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply
Charity People is the chosen recruitment partner for this appointment. All you need to do is send a copy of your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance. We'll then be in touch with full application details if your experience is a strong match.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.