The Southmead Project is seeking an experienced and motivated Fundraiser to support the charity’s long-term financial sustainability.
The postholder will identify, research and secure funding from trusts, foundations, charitable bodies, statutory funders and other appropriate sources. They will lead on developing high-quality, persuasive funding applications and reports that clearly communicate the impact of the Southmead Project’s work and the needs of the people it supports.
Working closely with the CEO, Head of Finance and trustees, the Fundraiser will develop and deliver an annual fundraising plan, maintain a strong funding pipeline, and support the organisation to diversify its income. The role will require excellent writing, research, relationship-building and organisational skills, alongside a strong commitment to the charity’s values and mission.
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Develop an annual fundraising plan, alongside the Head of Finance and CEO.
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Carry out ongoing prospect research to identify new sources of funding from trusts, foundations, charitable bodies, statutory funders and other appropriate sources.
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Maintain a fundraising pipeline, ensuring that opportunities, deadlines, applications and reporting requirements are monitored effectively.
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Build and maintain a database of prospective and current funders, including key contacts, deadlines, funding priorities and application requirements.
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Monitor relevant local, regional and national funding opportunities, including being a sponsored charity at community events.
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Produce funding applications for trusts, charities, foundations and statutory bodies as an ongoing part of the charity’s income generation.
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Analyse data and feedback collected through outcomes processes for report writing.
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Build and maintain positive relationships with funders, partners and relevant stakeholders, including the corporate sector as part of the charity’s income diversification strategy.
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Attend monthly meetings with the Senior Leadership Team and trustee meetings as required.
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To work within the framework, spirit and ethos of the Southmead Project’s Equal Opportunities Policy, and actively engage in promoting the policy within the charity and in all dealings with clients and other agencies.
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To follow the Southmead Project policies, procedures and professional code of conduct as outlined in the Team Handbook.
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All members of staff, paid and unpaid, are required to undergo the enhanced level of Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please see job description for full details.
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11 - 20
Meaningful therapeutic support accessible for adults impacted by abuse and addiction. A safe space for growth, connection and wellbeing for all.
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About the organisation
Curieus Games CIC is a UK Community Interest Company, in the process of converting into a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation). Our mission is to raise energy literacy through play. We make energy and climate education fun and accessible. Our vision is to inspire and attract young people to work in the energy sector.
Our flagship programme, Megawatt, consists of an energy-based educational card game supported by a series of workshops. The object of the programme is to engage students on energy and sustainability through gamification and ethical debates.
By transitioning into a charity, the potential grants we can apply for increases significantly. This role has been created to take ownership of this grant pipeline as Megawatt scales up across the UK.
You can see more about our organisation here: www.megawatt.game
Job summary
We're looking for an organised, proactive individual to own the day-to-day running of our grant pipeline. This will range from researching grant opportunities and drafting applications, through to managing compliance, tracking grant finances, and delivering funder reports. You’ll be working closely with the Founder and School Engagement Manager.
If you have experience in grant administration or charity operations, are highly organised, and want to play a central role in a small mission-driven organisation, we want to hear from you.
Job outline
Grant applications
- Research new grant opportunities and maintain accurate records of live grants and deadlines.
- Draft and submit grant applications, with support from the Founder.
- Coordinate with the School Engagement Manager to identify eligible schools and handover successful grants for delivery.
Grant administration, finances and compliance
- Manage grant conditions, compliance and funder reporting from award through to close.
- Monitor spend against grant budgets and flag underspend or overspend.
- Support the development of improved operations and processes for grant management.
- Identify new income streams and fundraising opportunities.
Essential criteria
- Organised, detail-oriented and independent.
- Experience in grant administration, fundraising support, or charity operations.
- Confident written communicator.
- Comfortable managing finances at the level of budget tracking and reporting.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote, small-team environment.
- Proficient with digital tools.
- Must be a UK resident with the right to work in the UK.
Desirable criteria
- Experience writing grant applications, particularly for charitable trusts, foundations, or public sector funders.
- Experience working in or with the education sector.
- Familiarity with restricted fund management and charity finances.
- Knowledge of or interest in energy, sustainability, or climate education.
- Experience building or improving operational systems and processes.
Salary and benefits
- £36,000 gross FTE (pro rata)
- Around 22.5 hours per week, fully remote with flexible working hours, with an option to work term time only
- Workplace contributory pension
- 6 weeks holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
- Regular performance reviews with the opportunity to increase your salary as the role and organisation develops
How to apply
To apply, please send a CV and a one-page cover letter via Charity Jobs by 19th August.
In your cover letter, tell us why this role appeals to you and give some examples where you have demonstrated the essential and desirable criteria listed in the job description.
We are committed to flexible, family-friendly working and welcome applications from people returning to work after a career break. We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Digital Fundraising Assistant
£115.86 per day + £19.22 daily holiday pay (PAYE) | 4-Month Contract | Remote (UK-based)
The Talent Set is delighted to be working with a respected UK charity to recruit a Digital Fundraising Assistant.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy fundraising team, supporting the delivery of engaging digital fundraising campaigns and providing an excellent experience for supporters. You'll play a key role in helping to deliver digital fundraising activity, managing supporter communications and ensuring campaigns run smoothly from start to finish.
The Role
As the Digital Fundraising Assistant, you will:
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Support the planning, delivery and administration of digital fundraising campaigns and virtual fundraising activities.
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Help manage supporter communications across email, social media and other digital channels.
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Create and schedule engaging digital content to promote fundraising campaigns and encourage participation.
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Provide excellent supporter care, responding to fundraising enquiries and ensuring supporters feel valued throughout their journey.
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Assist with digital marketing activity, monitoring campaign performance and identifying opportunities to improve engagement.
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Maintain and update supporter records within the CRM, ensuring accurate data management.
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Coordinate fundraising resources, supporter packs and recognition materials where required.
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Support relationships with internal teams, volunteers and external partners to ensure campaigns are delivered successfully.
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Assist with financial administration, including processing invoices and tracking expenditure.
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Keep up to date with digital fundraising trends and contribute new ideas to enhance future campaigns.
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
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Experience supporting fundraising, marketing or digital campaigns, ideally within the charity sector.
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An understanding of digital fundraising and supporter engagement.
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Excellent written communication and copywriting skills.
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Experience managing social media content across a range of platforms.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
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Experience using CRM systems and maintaining accurate supporter data.
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A collaborative approach and a passion for delivering excellent supporter experiences.
What's on Offer
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£115.86 per day plus £19.22 daily holiday pay (PAYE).
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4-month contract.
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Fully remote working (UK-based).
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The opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive fundraising team.
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The chance to contribute to meaningful work within a respected UK charity.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
The Process
If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss the role with you in more detail before presenting your profile to the client. We will also ensure that all applicants receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application.
To avoid any potential delays or your application being missed, please apply solely via the "Apply Now" button.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
