Community Fundraiser

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a great charity charity to recruit for the Community Fundraiser. This is an exciting opportunity to work with individuals, community groups, schools, sports clubs, businesses, and volunteers to develop engaging fundraising activities that generate income, increase awareness, and strengthen community connections.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Fundraising & Events

• Support the delivery of community fundraising plans and campaigns.
• Help achieve agreed income targets and manage expenditure within budget.
• Research, develop, and deliver community events and fundraising campaigns.
• Identify new opportunities to increase engagement and income.

Community Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with local groups, schools, businesses, clubs, and community organisations.
• Support and develop local supporter groups.
• Encourage long-term partnerships and repeat fundraising activity.
• Conduct appropriate due diligence on prospective partners.

Supporter Engagement

• Provide advice and guidance to individuals and groups organising fundraising activities.
• Deliver excellent supporter care and stewardship.
• Encourage ongoing involvement and advocacy through positive relationship management.

Volunteer Support

• Work alongside colleagues to recruit, train, and support fundraising volunteers.
• Identify opportunities to increase volunteer involvement in community activities and events.

Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate fundraising records and databases.
• Produce reports on fundraising activity and income.

About You

You will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of people.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of fundraising within the charity sector, or transferable skills.

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• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working towards targets and objectives.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, databases, email and online systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.

Desirable

• Experience working with volunteers.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practice.
• Experience using CRM systems.
• Health and Safety qualification (or equivalent).

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £27,398- £28,840 per annum
• Contract type: Permanent, full time,
• Location: Telford, Shropshire , Office based (flexible)
• Deadline: On rolling basis
• Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.