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The Orpheus Centre is a specialist performing arts college and charity that supports young disabled adults to live more independent and fulfilling lives. Guided by our values—joyful, bold, inclusive, resilient and determined—we empower our students through the arts while providing an exciting, creative and supportive environment for staff.

​The role

We are looking for an energetic, organised and enthusiastic challenge event and corporate fundraiser to join our ambitious fundraising team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in fundraising, ideally working within the corporate or challenge event fields.

You will play a key role in growing our corporate income by stewarding existing relationships and cultivating new ones. Alongside growing our TEAM ORPHEUS! Challenge event. Recruiting, stewarding and retaining fundraisers. Working closely with the Partnerships Manager and Deputy Head of Fundraising, you’ll help the organisation prepare for significant planned growth and an upcoming capital appeal

If you are passionate about relationship-building, motivated by targets, and want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of disabled young people—this could be your next step.

​Location: Godstone, Surrey

Salary: £26,000- £30,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year. Hours may be altered on occasions according to the needs of the curriculum and organisation

Contract: Permanent

​Key responsibilities

• Deliver against corporate income targets in line with our fundraising strategy.
• Identify, cultivate and secure new corporate partnerships, including Charity of the Year opportunities, sponsorships and corporate fundraising campaigns.
• Steward existing corporate supporters with high-quality engagement, communication and reporting.Plan and manage corporate supporter engagement opportunities including meetings, volunteering days and events.Recruit and engage participants to sign up for fundraising challenge events.
• Provide excellent supporter care by guiding participants before, during, and after their challenge.
• Identify opportunities to grow income, including upselling participants to larger events or encouraging repeat participation.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records using our CRM system.
• Contribute to industry insight by monitoring trends, opportunities and sector developments.
• Attend meetings, pitches, events and occasional evening/weekend activities (TOIL provided).

​About you​

Essential Experience & Skills​

• Experience in fundraising or B2B account management.
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience working to income targets and managing pipelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and proposal writing.
• Good negotiation, influencing, and presentation abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

​Desirable Experience​

• 1+ years’ experience in fundraising.
• Experience developing pitches and securing COTY partnerships.
• Experience in working with challenge events and participants.
• Understanding of disability issues.

​Other Requirements​

• Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to occasionally work outside standard hours.​

Why work with us?​

• A warm, friendly, and creative working environment.
• Opportunities for training, development and personal growth.
• The chance to make a direct, meaningful impact on the lives of young disabled adults.
• Being part of an ambitious organisation entering a period of exciting growth.​

Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of young disabled people through the power of the arts.

​Safeguarding and Equality​

Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.

​We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.

​The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for interview.

​As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:

• ​Challenging attitudes towards disability
• Increasing understanding of disability
• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration

No agencies please.

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Are you an events aficionado wanting to use your skills to support a charity which helps people across the Fylde coast live their lives to the full and live well to the very end?

Events Fundraiser
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
Contract: Interim position until September 2028, full-time, 37 hours per week
Location: Blackpool, with the opportunity to work from home 1 day per week.
Benefits: Stand out holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays as well as a host of other great benefits including free onsite parking, subsidised onsite canteen, time off in lieu, access to training and development opportunities, investment in your wellbeing, and eligibility for NHS Blue Light Care.

Trinity and Brian House Hospice believe in focusing on the positives within palliative care, providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness to improve quality of life for them and their loved ones. They do this through recognising that each person has individual needs and caters to these needs through offering their services in the hospice, the hospital, at home, or residential care home.

About the Role

The Events Fundraiser will work with the Events Manager to develop, plan and deliver the hospice's programme of events across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. You'll lead on the operational planning and delivery of these events, including creating detailed project plans, budgets, timelines, promotional plans and post‑event evaluations.

You will provide exceptional stewardship to event participants from the moment they sign up until after the event. Along with the Marketing and Communications Team, you'll ensure messaging across the event is consistent, inspiring and tailored. You will also provide on the day support, ensuring each event feels warm and welcoming to participants.

About You

This role will suit someone who is highly organised, collaborative, creative and innovative. You'll have excellent attention to detail and time management skills and will thrive in a busy and fast-paced environment.

You will bring experience of:

• Working in an events or fundraising role
• Delivering large-scale, high-profile events from planning to completion
• Producing marketing campaign material for events across multiple channels for different audiences
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meeting tight deadlines
• Providing excellent support and building relationships with attendees and other stakeholders

If this role sparks your interest, please send a copy of your profile or CV to Gabi Smith at Charity People as the first step.

Deadline: 9am Friday 4th September
Interviews: Week commencing 14th September

Please let us know if you have any issues with interview dates above as we understand that it's peak summer holiday time and we don't want this to impact your being able to apply.

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.

Location (UK): Office Hybrid* - Belfast 
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week. Part-time considered (pro-rata) 28 hours or above per week
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page
Travel: Regular travel in and around Northern Ireland. Travel to London on an occasional basis for team meetings or training. Travel to events including occasional weekends or evenings. 

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.  

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser who has strong experience of raising money in Northern Ireland. This is a relationship-led role that would be ideal for someone who loves working with people and understands network mapping to maximise connection to cause to accelerate income growth. You will have experience of creating strategy, winning new business, and be happiest spending significant time out and about meeting people. While you will be based in Northern Ireland with strong connection to other colleagues based in and out of the Belfast office, this role is part of the Public Fundraising team who are based across England and you'll have regular contact with colleagues in the corporate fundraising and trusts teams.

About the role

In this role you will build strong relationships with volunteers, community groups, clubs, local businesses and others to inspire and motivate them to invest in a future free from arthritis. This is a new role for the charity, and it gives someone the opportunity to shape this area of work and lead on the income opportunities in Northern Ireland. But you won’t be starting from nothing; our Northern Ireland based staff and volunteer group have strong networks and brilliant ideas for supporting your success. You’ll also have support from the wider Public Fundraising team as well as the Philanthropy and Partnerships team. There is so much potential in this area and we’re looking for someone who is excited and has the skills to turn that potential into a strategy for success. And this work has never been more crucial; Arthritis UK Northern Ireland have recently published a landmark report calling for immediate action to tackle the growing musculoskeletal (MSK) health crisis in Northern Ireland, where people are waiting in pain for years to access a diagnosis and life changing surgery.

About you

If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we would love to hear from you:

• Experience in partnership fundraising.
• Experience in public speaking, such as giving presentations and talking at events.
• Experience and a keen interest in building long-term relationships with supporters.
• Experience of winning new business, able to ‘make the ask’ for support and to influence/negotiate.
• Experience in working with volunteers to fundraise.
• Proactive and confident self-starter, able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Skilled at supporter stewardship.  
• Skilled at building excellent relationships with a wide range of people.
• Able to spot opportunities and maximise them for income growth.

*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. 

As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability. 

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.

• Develop an annual fundraising plan, alongside the Head of Finance and CEO.

• Carry out ongoing prospect research to identify new sources of funding from trusts, foundations, charitable bodies, statutory funders and other appropriate sources.

• Maintain a fundraising pipeline, ensuring that opportunities, deadlines, applications and reporting requirements are monitored effectively.

• Build and maintain a database of prospective and current funders, including key contacts, deadlines, funding priorities and application requirements.

• Monitor relevant local, regional and national funding opportunities, including being a sponsored charity at community events.

• Produce funding applications for trusts, charities, foundations and statutory bodies as an ongoing part of the charity’s income generation.

• Analyse data and feedback collected through outcomes processes for report writing.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with funders, partners and relevant stakeholders, including the corporate sector as part of the charity’s income diversification strategy.

• Attend monthly meetings with the Senior Leadership Team and trustee meetings as required.

• 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.

• To follow the Southmead Project policies, procedures and professional code of conduct as outlined in the Team Handbook.

• 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.

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 Surrey. 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.

Fundraiser

Do you have fundraising, sales, customer service, hospitality, retail, events or experience in another public-facing role?

We are looking for a passionate individual to build meaningful relationships with patients and their families, Hospital staff and the wider public.

Don't worry if you're new to this, the team will provide comprehensive training to equip you with all the knowledge you need. Your enthusiasm is the most important thing!

Position: Engagement Fundraiser

Location: Cambridge, Biomedical Campus

Salary: £26,000 to £28,000 per annum, pro-rata (depending on skills and experience)

Hours: 2 x part time roles as part of a job share (18.75 hours per week) or 1 x full-time role (37.5 hours per week)

Contract: Fixed Term 9-12 months

Closing Date: Sunday, 23rd August 2026, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received or a successful candidate is found.

About the Role

This role is about more than raising funds. You will help people feel connected to a hospital that matters deeply to the community, showing how their support can make excellent care even better. Every conversation should be warm, honest and supporter-centred.

You will support the face-to-face fundraising activity by recruiting and welcoming new regular givers, encouraging consent for future communications, and ensuring an excellent supporter experience from the first interaction.

In this role, you will help grow long-term, sustainable income while keeping supporters at the heart of everything the charity does.

You will be confident, resilient and enthusiastic, able to work towards targets while acting with integrity at all times.

Main areas of responsibility include

• Supporter engagement
• Fundraising
• Public representation
• Targets, quality and reporting
• Compliance and supporter care
• Team contribution

About You

We are looking for someone who has the passion and personality to build lasting relationships.

You will have:

• Experience in fundraising, sales, customer service, hospitality, retail, events or another public-facing role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence speaking to a wide range of people.
• A warm, friendly and positive approach, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Resilience, self-motivation and the confidence to approach members of the public.
• Comfortable working towards agreed targets while maintaining high standards of supporter care.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when capturing supporter information.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently in different locations.
• A good team player who is willing to share learning and support colleagues.
• Empathy and a passion and enthusiasm for the work of ACT.
• Commitment to acting with integrity and following fundraising compliance requirements.
• Willingness to work in person, on site and at approved fundraising venues, including some outdoor or event-based activity.
• A Driving Licence or access to a car/transportation

Full training will be provided, you just need to bring the enthusiasm and passion!

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 Fundraiser, Fundraising, Fundraising Officer, Sales,  Sales Executive, Customer Service, Customer Service Agent, Retail, Hospitality, Front of House, Events Officer, Event Coordinator, Account Manager.

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

About you

Do you want to use your skills to make it possible for people with myeloma to live longer and better lives?  We are looking for a Company Partnership Fundraiser to support the delivery of our ambitious fundraising strategy by growing income from companies and organisations across the UK, developing strong partnerships and delivering engaging fundraising opportunities that inspire support for Myeloma UK.

You will have experience of working in a charity or customer focused environment and be able to demonstrate success in building effective relationships with excellent relationship management skills.  Being able to manage a wide range of tasks, work well under pressure together with a commitment and desire to make a difference is essential for this role.

The post holder will have excellent communication, organisational and IT skills with the ability to be flexible with your workload and prioritise effectively.  Experience in fundraising, partnerships, or business development (ideally with corporate audiences) and using Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM system would be an advantage but not essential.

About the role

The Company Partnership Fundraiser willgrow income from companies and organisations across the UK The role will focus primarily on employee-led fundraising and local business support, developing relationships that arise from personal connections to myeloma and growing these into long-term sources of income and engagement. They will build on local company opportunities often identified by the Community Fundraisers and promote Myeloma UK’s exciting range of events to encourage participation and support, as well as proactively identify new opportunities for company support.

You will work with Fundraising colleagues, collaboratively identifying wider fundraising opportunities such as community events, major donor, and legacy leads which can then be developed further by the relevant fundraising specialist in the team. The role will require travel throughout the UK to maximise engagement opportunities with supporters and income generation. As well as quarterly team meetings and other opportunities to network with Myeloma UK colleagues.

The post holder will provide the highest quality of stewardship and supporter journey to maximise engagement, retention and build a sustainable pipeline of support as well as representing Myeloma UK at meetings, events, and networking opportunities to build awareness and generate support,

About us

Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on the incurable blood cancer, myeloma and its related conditions.  We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure.  Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well. 

We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every person affected by myeloma has an empowered present and a hopeful future.

Our ultimate goal is to find a cure. Until then, our mission is to help every person living with myeloma, live well, for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change.

Our culture

Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture.  We offer employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working which includes both home and hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme. We are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.

How to apply

If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending the following:

1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role

2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements

Applications close on 9am on 24 August 2026 and online interviews will be held w/c 31 August 2026.

Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:

· sex

· race

· disability

· age

· sexual orientation

· gender reassignment

· religion or belief

· marital status

· or pregnancy and maternity

Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.

Join Our Team!

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced community fundraiser to play a key role in developing and delivering inspiring fundraising products and campaigns that build strong supporter relationships and generate sustainable income for the Hospice.

St Luke’s Hospice – Caring for Harrow and Brent St Luke’s Hospice cares for people approaching the end of their life in Harrow and Brent. We aim to give the people we care for the best possible quality of life, each and every day. Supporting local people and their families is at the heart of what we do – focusing on what matters the most to them is at the centre of our care.

The care we give is free of charge, available to all, and respects the cultures, religions and beliefs in our richly diverse community. Our care is given with compassion and dignity and involves not just looking after the patient, but also includes supporting the people closest to them. 

Our local community is a vital partner in our care, kindly supporting us through their donations and fundraising alongside the dedication of over 800 incredible volunteers who freely give us their time to support the best possible end of life care for local people.

The Role:

Reporting to the Community and Events Manager, you will lead on a portfolio of community fundraising activity, including ownership of the Hospice’s In Memory fundraising programme. You’ll create thoughtful, supporter focused journeys for people with a close personal connection to St Luke’s, ensuring every interaction is sensitive, engaging and impactful.

Working collaboratively across fundraising, communications and supporter care teams, you’ll help shape innovative campaigns, analyse performance and deliver exceptional supporter experiences that strengthen long-term engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the planning, delivery and evaluation of community fundraising campaigns and products
• Managing and developing the In Memory fundraising programme
• Creating engaging supporter stewardship journeys
• Monitoring income, activity and performance data to inform future planning
• Working collaboratively across teams to deliver integrated fundraising activity
• Ensuring all fundraising activity complies with relevant regulations and best practice

To be successful, you will have:

• Experience delivering community fundraising campaigns or products
• Strong supporter stewardship experience, ideally including In Memory fundraising
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Experience using CRM systems and analysing supporter data
• A collaborative approach and passion for delivering excellent supporter experiences

If you are a relationship-focused fundraiser looking to join a compassionate and values-led organisation making a real difference in the community, we’d love to hear from you.

Looking for a fundraising role where you can take ownership, build lasting corporate partnerships and see the impact of your work first-hand?

Join MedEquip4Kids and help secure vital funding for equipment, facilities and mental health support that transform the lives of young people across the UK.

Since 1985, we have raised more than £25 million to fund neonatal and paediatric medical equipment, sensory and play facilities, specialised equipment for disabled children, and mental health support. With a strong reputation, long-standing supporters and an established programme of fundraising events, we continue to make a lasting difference to thousands of children each year.

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established children's charity and play an important role in our future growth. As a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser, you'll develop and manage a portfolio of supporters, secure new partnerships and identify opportunities to increase income through sponsorships, events and fundraising initiatives.

Alongside building relationships with businesses, you'll create compelling proposals and demonstrate the impact of donations through reports, visits and regular communications. You'll represent MedEquip4Kids at events and networking opportunities and help to raise our profile within the business community.

As part of a small and supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to bring fresh ideas, take ownership of your work and make a direct contribution to improving young lives. This role would suit someone who enjoys building relationships and seeing the tangible impact of their fundraising efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Income generation 

• Maximise funding from existing relationships and identify, research and secure new corporate funding opportunities.
• Meet agreed annual fundraising targets for corporate sponsorship, including annual income figures and corporate outreach numbers. 

Funder stewardship and reporting 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate supporters through regular communication and excellent account management.
• Invite supporters to project visits and events, enabling them to see the impact of their donations first-hand.

Internal collaboration and event support

• Lead the planning and delivery of fundraising and stewardship events.
• Contribute ideas, stories and content for social media, newsletters and the charity website.

Is the Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser role right for you?

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience in fundraising, sales, business development, account management or corporate partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver compelling proposals and presentations.
• Experience using databases or CRM systems and managing fundraising or sales pipelines.
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.

Equality, Diversity And Inclusion
MedEquip4Kids is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We want our recruitment process to be accessible and inclusive, so please let us know if you require any adjustments or support when applying or attending an interview.

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.

Community Fundraiser – East Midlands

Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!

It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraiser – East Midlands, to join our Income Generation and Development team.

• Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
• Are you able to provide friendly and professional support to fundraisers and supporters?   
• Do you have experience in supporting events or community activities?
• Do you live in our East Midlands region (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire or Rutland)?

Have you answered Yes to these questions?

Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?

Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack attached below. 

If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we are excited to receive your application.  We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!

We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.

We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.

Closing Date: 06th September 2026

We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our friendly and committed team at RASASC Guildford as our Community and Events Fundraiser, working with us for 28 hours (4 days) per week.

Position: Community and Events Fundraiser

Hours: 28 hours, 4 days per week (0.8 FTE)

Salary: £28,000-£32,000 FTE (depending on experience)

Location: Based in Guildford with regular travel across Surrey and surrounding areas

Accountable to: CEO

DBS check: Yes (enhanced)

Closing on: Tuesday 1st September 12 noon

About RASASC: RASASC Guildford Limited is a registered charity supporting people of all genders, from the age of 13, from across Surrey, who have experienced the trauma of sexual harm, whether recently or in the past.

We are the largest specialist rape and sexual abuse support organisation in the county and provide a range of free, confidential, specialist services so that survivors can move forward with their lives, untethered by the impact of abuse.

Over the last two years, RASASC has successfully developed its community fundraising, challenge events and individual giving programmes, creating a strong foundation for future growth.

We are now looking for an enthusiastic and motivated fundraiser to help build on this success and develop sustainable unrestricted income that supports our vital services. The successful candidate will also share and support RASASC's commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.

Purpose of the Role: This is an exciting opportunity to join RASASC at a key stage in the development of our fundraising programme. Over the last two years, community fundraising, challenge events and individual giving have grown significantly and demonstrated strong potential for future development.

We are now looking for a passionate, organised and enthusiastic Community Fundraiser to help build on this success. You'll oversee our community fundraising and challenge events programme, building strong relationships with supporters, local partners and community groups to raise vital funds for RASASC.

Working closely with the Fundraising Manager, you will build relationships with supporters, local businesses, community groups and donors, helping to increase unrestricted income and raise awareness of RASASC's work. The role will also support the development of individual giving, including our client donation programme, helping to create sustainable unrestricted income for the charity.

This role would suit someone with fundraising, events, communications or community engagement experience who is looking to move into the next stage of their fundraising career within a supportive team environment. We are looking for someone who enjoys meeting people, building relationships and creating opportunities for others to support our work.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Fundraising, Events & Challenges 

• Support and grow community fundraising income across Surrey and surrounding areas
• Recruit, steward and motivate individuals taking part in fundraising challenges and activities for RASASC
• Act as the main point of contact for community fundraisers and event participants
• Provide supporters with fundraising materials, encouragement and guidance throughout their fundraising journey
• Promote fundraising opportunities and third-party challenge events
• Attend fundraising activities, networking events and community events as a representative of RASASC
• Identify opportunities to develop new community fundraising initiatives and partnerships
• Build relationships with local businesses and organisations
• Support fundraising volunteers where appropriate

Supporter Stewardship & Individual Giving

• Deliver excellent supporter care and stewardship
• Build positive relationships with donors, fundraisers and supporters
• Support the growth of individual giving, including one-off and regular donations
• Promote and help develop RASASC's client donation programme, encouraging those who wish to give back to support the charity's work
• Ensure supporters receive timely thanks, updates and recognition
• Help encourage repeat support and long-term engagement with the charity
• Gather and share supporter stories and fundraising successes

Fundraising Communications

• Support the promotion of fundraising campaigns, challenge events and supporter stories
• Work with the Communications and Engagement Manager to identify opportunities to improve supporter engagement, fundraising communications and digital fundraising activity
• Provide fundraising content and updates to help raise awareness of RASASC and the impact of our work.

Administration

• Maintain accurate supporter records, donations and fundraising activity using Donorfy
• Provide activity and income updates to the Fundraising Manager
• Support monitoring of fundraising performance and supporter engagement
• Ensure fundraising activities comply with organisational policies, GDPR and fundraising regulations.

Person Specification

Essential Experience & Skills

• At least 1-2 years’ experience in fundraising, events, communications, marketing, customer engagement or a similar people focused role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with supporters, volunteers, businesses and community groups
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and prioritise effectively
• Ability to motivate and engage supporters, volunteers or customers
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Experience of using CRMs (databases) to collate data, create impact reports and input and manage donor information
•  Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Commitment to the aims and values of RASASC

Desirable

• Experience of community fundraising or supporter engagement
• Experience of supporting fundraising events or challenge events
• Experience of creating content for social media, newsletters or email communications
• Knowledge of fundraising good practice and donor stewardship
• Experience of working with volunteers.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about the work of RASASC and committed to supporting survivors
• Enthusiastic, positive and motivated, with a genuine desire to make a difference
• Highly organised, able to manage a range of activities and priorities effectively
• A confident relationship-builder who enjoys meeting new people and developing connections
• Creative and proactive, with the ability to identify new fundraising opportunities and engage supporters
• An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the skills to inspire and engage a wide range of audiences
• Comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a team
• Flexible and adaptable
• Happy to travel across Surrey and surrounding areas to meet supporters, attend events and represent the charity
• Committed to delivering excellent supporter experiences and building long term relationships

Additional Requirements

• The role requires occasional evening and weekend working to attend fundraising events, networking opportunities and supporter activities
• Willingness and ability to travel across Surrey and surrounding areas to meet supporters, attend events and represent the charity

Why Join Us?

Community fundraising and challenge events at RASASC have grown significantly over the last two years, exceeding income targets and creating exciting opportunities for future development.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and keen to develop their fundraising career. The successful candidate will gain experience across community fundraising, events and challenges, supporter stewardship and individual giving, while being supported by an experienced Fundraising Manager. As a new role within a growing fundraising programme, there is real opportunity to shape and develop the position, bring fresh ideas, and play a key role in building sustainable income for the future.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape the next phase of an established fundraising programme, build meaningful relationships with supporters and play a direct role in securing income that enables RASASC to continue supporting survivors across Surrey.

We are proud to be a caring, compassionate and committed team, united by the belief that survivors deserve the very best support. We care deeply about our work and work collaboratively to make a difference every day. We're looking for someone who shares our values, brings energy and enthusiasm to their work, and wants to be part of a team that is supportive, welcoming and passionate about creating positive change.

In return, we can offer you 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time hours, eight public holidays (pro rata for part-time hours) contributory pension scheme and reimbursement of travel expenses at 55p per mile.

If you are interested in joining our team or if you have any questions about the role, please do give us a call as we would love to hear from you – contact:

Helen Stanley (Fundraising Manager) - contact details on our advert on our website

or Daisy Anderson (Chief Executive Officer) - contact details on our advert on our website

We are committed to equal opportunities, and we warmly encourage applications from all sections of the community particularly applicants from diverse groups

How to Apply:

Please download the application form from our website and email it to Liz Joyce, as per the details on our website

Please note we do not accept CVs.

This recruitment will close by 12 noon Tuesday 1st September 2026. First interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th September or Wednesday 9th September.

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a fantastic health charity on a Community Fundraiser role. In this position, the successful candidate will lead efforts to engage communities, organise events, and increase awareness and support for the organisation’s charitable objectives through inclusive and impactful fundraising activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies to promote the organisation’s mission.
• Organise and deliver fundraising events, campaigns, and activities within local communities.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders, volunteers, and supporters to maximise participation.
• Identify new opportunities for fundraising growth and community involvement.
• Maintain accurate records of donations, activities, and supporter engagement to inform ongoing strategies.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure fundraising initiatives are aligned with organisational goals.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of community outreach programmes.

Person Specification

• Experience in community fundraising, charity events, or stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to organise and manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Skilled in building and maintaining positive relationships with supporters and partners.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying new opportunities.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

What’s on Offer
Salary: £31,000 per annum

Location/ Work Pattern: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire - homebased with travel and team meetings

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
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.

Help build a stronger future for children and families across Hackney.

Hackney Playbus is looking for a relationship-focused Community Fundraiser to grow community fundraising, corporate partnerships and individual giving. This is an exciting freelance opportunity to help build sustainable income while working alongside a passionate team supporting children under five and their families.

About the role

We’re looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and connecting communities.

Working collaboratively with our staff team, you’ll help grow unrestricted income by developing:

• Community fundraising campaigns
• Corporate partnerships
• Individual giving
• Friends of Hackney Playbus
• Corporate volunteering
• Employee fundraising
• Local business relationships

You’ll also help build a sustainable pipeline of supporters using Beacon CRM and work closely with colleagues across fundraising, volunteering and programme delivery.

We’re looking for someone who has

• Experience in community fundraising, partnerships or supporter engagement
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
• Knowledge of Hackney or experience working in diverse urban communities
• Strong organisational skills
• Experience working independently and collaboratively
• Experience using a CRM (or willingness to learn Beacon CRM)

Experience in corporate fundraising, challenge events or individual giving is desirable.

What you’ll achieve

Over six months you’ll help us:

• Deliver at least two fundraising campaigns
• Launch Friends of Hackney Playbus
• Build new community and corporate partnerships
• Grow unrestricted income
• Strengthen local supporter relationships
• Create recommendations for future fundraising growth

Why join Hackney Playbus?

This is more than a fundraising role.

You’ll help shape a brand-new community fundraising programme from the ground up and play a key role in securing the future of an organisation that has supported children and families across Hackney for over 50 years.

If you’re passionate about community, partnerships and making a lasting local impact, we’d love to hear from you.