Community Fundraiser

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (Hybrid)
£26,000- £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus a great benefits package!
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Community Fundraiser

Do you want to help shape the future of world-class healthcare and directly improve patients’ lives?

Join a team, where every fundraiser you inspire helps bring life-saving innovations to patients in Cambridge and beyond.

We’re on a mission to support our client, voted one of the top 100 hospitals in the world, and a global leader in healthcare innovation. From new cancer care to a world-class children’s hospital, your work will help transform the future of patient care.

Position: Community Fundraiser

Location: Cambridge / Hybrid (minimum two days per week in the office)

Salary: £26,000- £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus a great benefits package!

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent 

Closing Date: Tuesday, 7th April 2026. We reserve the right to close this role if a suitable candidate is found.

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Inspire communities, schools, and supporters to fund life-changing care
  • Build long-lasting relationships and see the tangible impact of your work
  • Shape fundraising campaigns for new world-class hospital projects
  • Enjoy autonomy, creativity, and career growth in a nationally recognized charity

About the Job

As a Community Fundraiser, your role is varied, exciting, and incredibly rewarding. You’ll:

  • Engage individuals, schools, and community groups to maximise fundraising income
  • Support fundraisers in memory, challenge events, and community campaigns
  • Help launch major fundraising projects for our new cancer and children’s hospitals
  • Ensure supporters feel valued with outstanding stewardship and gratitude
  • Track, analyse, and optimise engagement to maximise fundraising impact

You’ll work closely with the Community Fundraising Manager and other colleagues to ensure the programme delivers real results for patients.

About You

With previous experience of working in a similar fundraising role within a charity or not-for-profit organisation, you’re someone who:

  • Loves building relationships and inspiring people to support life-changing causes
  • Can work independently while thriving in a collaborative team
  • Has excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail
  • Is enthusiastic, positive, and empathetic
  • Has strong numeracy and is confident using Microsoft Office

For this role a driving licence and access to vehicle is essential.

If you’re ready to inspire communities, raise vital funds, and make a tangible difference for patients, we want to hear from you!

We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities, every new team member brings a unique perspective, helping us enrich and diversify our charity.

In Return

This is an amazing place to work!

You will receive a fantastic benefits package including:

  • Pension Scheme with 7% Employer Contribution
  • 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday off
  • Group Life Assurance (4x salary)
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
  • Annual Eye Tests + £65 towards computer-use glasses
  • On-site Leisure Centre
  • NHS Discount Schemes
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Employee Assistance Programmes
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Other roles you may have experience in include Fundraising, Fundraiser, Community Fundraiser, Community Fundraising, Fundraising Officer, In Memory, Events Fundraiser, Challenge Events Fundraiser. #INDNFP

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client - Not For Profit People.

Organisation
NFP People View profile Organisation type Advertising Agency Company size 6 - 10
Posted on: 12 March 2026
Closing date: 07 April 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 8255 - CJ
Tags: Campaigns, Fundraising, Retail / Sales, Health / Medical, Community Fundraising, Social / Support Work