Partnership Fundraiser Jobs in Edinburgh
Location: Field Based
Salary: £34,311 - £37,295 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract type: Permanent
Contract hours: Full time
Weekly hours: 37.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 02/03/2025
We are seeking a Senior Relationship Fundraiser to join the Income Generation Team to help us ensure that when a child’s life will be short, Tŷ Hafan will walk alongside their family every step of the way – through life, death and beyond.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the highly ambitious and successful Income Generation team at Tŷ Hafan. It is a fast paced and dynamic role where no two days are the same. You’ll be working across the whole fundraising portfolio including promoting participation and sponsorship of our events, retail collaborations, cause related marketing, ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships and much more. Tŷ Hafan has a well established base of support from many of Wales’s top businesses. The role includes management of existing relationships from many varying business sectors and the acquisition of new businesses to support the Charity.
About you
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a client account management/sales environment or corporate fundraising for another charity. You will also be able to demonstrate achieving ambitious income targets and managing multiple priorities. The successful candidate will also have experience in building long term relationships and providing excellent customer service.
The ability to work flexibly to include evenings and weekends and to align working hours with the needs of our supporters is essential.
The benefits of working for Tŷ Hafan include:
- Holiday entitlement of 30 days (rising to 32 days with service) plus Bank Holidays
- Life assurance (death in service benefit)
- Wellbeing support - employee assistance program, which provides a range of free services including counselling, financial and legal support
- Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP as well as a range of other health experts
- Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio
- Cycle to work scheme
- Technology, mobile phone and will writing schemes
- Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts (including 25% of all purchases from any Ty Hafan Retail shop)
Ty Hafan’s ambition is that when a child’s life will be short, no family should have to live it on their own. Sadly, we know that thousands of families in Wales are struggling alone through the fear, exhaustion and uncertainty that comes with caring for a child whose life will be short. We believe that no family should have to live this on their own and we are determined to walk alongside every family through life, death and beyond.
At Ty Hafan we are experts at caring for children with life-shortening conditions and our services support families in our hospice, in community settings, local hospitals and in families’ homes. We understand that the needs of each child and their family are unique and we know that caring for a child with a life-shortening condition is often extremely demanding. Our aim is to make sure that no one doing this is alone. Our colleagues, volunteers and supporters are crucial in the delivery of our ambition – we know that everyone plays a huge part in making sure that no family faces their child’s short life alone.
Our Vision: A Wales where every child with a life-shortening condition lives a fulfilling life, supported with the compassion and specialist care they and their family need.
Our Purpose: No family should have to face the unimaginable loss of their child alone. With children and families at the heart of all we do, we provide free care and support in our hospice and in the community, offering a lifeline throughout the child’s short life, at end of life, through bereavement and beyond.
Our Values: At Tŷ Hafan we make a difference by living our values: Demonstrating Compassion, Providing Excellent Service, Working Together and Taking Ownership.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.
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Please note this role is subject to the outcome of a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, two satisfactory references and pre-employment medical clearance.
Tŷ Hafan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd March 2025
Interview Date: Friday 14th March 2025
A Wales where every child with a life-shortening condition lives a fulfilling life, supported with the compassion and specialist care they need.



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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
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 seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to temporarily join us to increase our supporter base across the North East, while our team member takes Maternity Leave, we anticipate for this to be a one year fixed term contract.
As a key part of our fundraising efforts in a high-performing region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year
Key Responsibilities:
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Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events
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Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
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Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
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Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research
Requirements:
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At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
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Strong experience in supporter stewardship
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
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Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact and help us to grow our supporter base across the Northeast. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you!
Salary: Circa £31,000
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Grants Fundraiser
Would you like to use your fundraising expertise to help disadvantaged young people access life-changing educational support? We Are Seeking a Freelance Fundraiser to work flexibly over 8 days a month.
Position: Freelance Fundraiser
Daily Rate: Circa £250 per day
Location: Home-based, with monthly travel to London
Hours: 8 days per month (flexible)
Closing Date: 24th February 2025
About the Role
Team Up is looking for a passionate and experienced Freelance Fundraiser to drive our fundraising efforts and secure vital funding to support our mission. You will develop and implement fundraising strategies, focusing on securing income from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWI’s).
Key responsibilities include:
· Developing and executing a fundraising plan to meet annual targets (c. £300k).
· Researching, writing, and submitting compelling funding bids.
· Building and managing relationships with funders, ensuring long-term partnerships.
· Driving multi-year funding opportunities, securing grants of £10k-£50k+.
· Overseeing the work of a junior part-time fundraiser focused on small grants.
· Managing all grant reporting, ensuring timely submissions to funders.
· Ensuring compliance with GDPR and fundraising best practices.
· Supporting the CEO with corporate and strategic HNWI fundraising projects.
About You
You will need to be a self-motivated and proactive fundraiser with a strong track record of securing income for small to medium-sized charities.
Essential skills and experience include:
· Proven success in fundraising from trusts, foundations, corporates, and HNWIs.
· Ability to research funders, write compelling bids, and manage relationships.
· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
· Ability to work independently and meet targets.
· A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Desirable:
· Experience working with education or socio-economic disadvantage charities.
If you thrive in an environment that values responsibility, accountability, and results, this role is perfect for you.
About the Organisation
Team Up helps disadvantaged young people double their expected progress through high-impact tutoring. Our volunteers, supported by qualified teachers, not only improve academic attainment but also build confidence and resilience. We have ambitious plans for regional growth and new programme offerings, making this an exciting time to join our team.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising Consultant, Grants Manager, Development Manager, Trusts and Foundations Lead, Bid Writer, Fundraising Manager, Freelance Grants Fundraiser, Grants Programmes Manager, etc.
Apply today for a fantastic opportunity to work flexibly while making a real impact in a growing charity!
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Community Fundraiser – West 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 seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team in the West Midlands, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire.
As a key part of our fundraising efforts in a high-performing region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events
- Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
- Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
- Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research
Requirements:
- At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
- Strong experience in supporter stewardship
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
- Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact. If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you!
In return, we offer a competitive salary based on a 35 hour working week and will have access to our pension scheme, life assurance, health care plan, an employee assistance support scheme, a personal safety app and access to an electric car scheme on successful completion of your probation period
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
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 seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team as we prepare to increase our supporter base across Essex.
As a key part of our fundraising efforts in a high-performing region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year.
Key Responsibilities:
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Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events
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Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
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Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
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Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research
Requirements:
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At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
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Strong experience in supporter stewardship
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
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Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact and help us to grow our supporter base across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk.
If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you!
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Pratham is one of the largest and most respected education charities in India. We developed a model that can teach a child to read and do basic maths in as little as 30 days for £14. We also have preschool, vocational and women's education programmes. We work closely with JPAL who have run a number of RCTs on our work, and it was also recomended as just one of three smart buys by the What Works Hub for Global Education.
We have strong support from the UK Indian diaspora and are in a period of significant growth, having tripled in size in three years. We now raise £1.5m a year and are ambitious to at least triple again.
While you will work in a small, fully remote team daily, you will be part of the global Pratham network. The team in India has over 6,000 staff, and they raise $28m locally. Pratham USA has 14 chapters and produces around 12 galas annually, contributing to its $30m income. We have recently launched Pratham International, and we will work with them to reach more children worldwide in the years ahead.
The Senior Grants Manager is a key strategic role focused on securing large grants for Pratham’s flagship Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) program and vocational training work in India, while also supporting Pratham International’s expanding global initiatives.
You will play a vital role in building meaningful relationships with institutional donors, trusts, and foundations across the UK and Europe. With a strong evidence base underpinning our programs and global recognition of Pratham’s impact, this role offers significant scope for both growth and influence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Surrey, West Sussex, Hampshire (Home-based with travel as required)
Salary: Up to £32,000 FTE (21 hours per week)
Contract Type: One-year fixed-term contract
Are you a skilled fundraiser who is ready to make a difference?
GRACE is a charity dedicated to supporting women diagnosed with gynaecological cancers. Our team is seeking a dynamic Trust and Corporate Fundraising Manager to help grow our vital income streams so we can increase our research and support programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, passionate team during a time of transformation, and to play a pivotal role in helping even more women with gynaecological cancers across our network to not just live, but to live well.
The Role
As Trust and Corporate Fundraising Manager, you will:
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a fundraising strategy to secure income from trusts, foundations, and corporate partners.
- Create tailored funding applications and build long-term partnerships.
- Monitor income targets and report on impact.
- Collaborate with the team to create innovative campaigns.
About You
- You’ll have proven experience in trust and corporate fundraising with a successful track record.
- Possess excellent communication, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills.
- Most importantly, you’ll be passionate about making a difference and supporting women with gynaecological cancers.
What We Offer
- A supportive and flexible, where practical, work environment.
- An opportunity to be part of a team leading on the sustainability and transformation of the charity.
- A chance to transform lives and drive meaningful change.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about fundraising and want to use your skills to support women facing gynaecological cancers, we’d love to hear from you.
Let’s beat gynaecological cancers, together.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships
Location: Homebased with some travel for meetings & events
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £36,649 per annum
Contract: Permanent
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 Senior Prospect Research Officer
- The prospect research officer will join a dynamic team contributing to the overall growth of our Partnerships and Philanthropic income and sits within the newly formed Research and Engagement team.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for providing detailed knowledge and insight on donors and potential sources of philanthropic funds. Underpinning the team's ability to increase opportunities to build successful donor relationships alongside ethical gift acceptance processes, pipeline, and information management.
About the Philanthropy & Partnerships team:
- We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
- Our team is responsible for ensuring direct fundraisers are equipped to make compelling asks and steward donors. We cover prospect research, KPI and pipeline reporting, high value events, stewardship and engagement asset creation, and cross team operational support.
What we are looking for in our Senior Prospect Research Officer
- Significant experience of charity fundraising within a high value giving team and prospect research using a variety of sources and methods
- Extensive experience of developing strong relationships with key stakeholders across philanthropy and corporate fundraising teams
- Experience of using a CRM database and working with existing identified prospects
- Extensive knowledge of prospect research processes and sources used in post GDPR research activities.
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: 17th February 2025
Virtual interview date: Week commencing 24th February 2025
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 you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats


The role of Supporter Care Officer is a key post in the organisation working to maximise CLAPA’s income from the community. It’s a very exciting time to join the CLAPA team, we have an ambitious Income Generation Strategy in place to increase our income diversity. This role will play an active part in this strategy by providing excellent customer service and building strong relationships with our donors, community fundraisers and event participants.
You will be responsible for delivering and supporting outstanding customer service to supporters, so that their experience of CLAPA is second to none, leaving them feeling valued and committed to on-going support. You will act as the first point of contact for our supporters when they contact CLAPA by phone, email or in person, with all manner of queries. With excellent communication skills and good attention to detail, you will be self-motivated and capable of multi-tasking and prioritising.
The role focuses on the key areas of:
· Supporter Engagement and Communication
· Donation Processing and Acknowledgement
· Data Management and CRM Administration
· Administrative Support and Process Improvement
An empathetic, friendly and helpful attitude will ensure that our supporters feel valued and respected, and you will take great pride in responding to and thanking them in a consistent and timely manner. You will work closely with the Fundraising Coordinators to develop and implement processes to ensure we are delivering an excellent service, every time. Alongside this, the team are responsible for financial processing - ensuring income is captured correctly on our database, Salesforce.
Please see the recruitment pack for a full list of key tasks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The vacancy
We help young people to build life-long belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their passions and discover talents they never knew they had. Because when you prove yourself that you’re ready for anything nothing can hold you back.
We are looking for an enthusiastic events fundraiser to join our Fundraising Events Team to help us create and deliver memorable experiences for our donors.
The Fundraising Events team plays a significant role in supporting income generation across the wider Fundraising Team through an exciting and varied events portfolio, including fundraising dinners, donor engagement events, golf days, and a clay shoot.
As an Events Executive, you will assist the Fundraising Events Team with the delivery of our annual portfolio of events. You will assist with all aspects of delivery including guest communications, supplier liaison, customer service, data management and income tracking.
You will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Corporate Partnerships and Major Gifts teams to ensure we are delivering great experiences for our supporters.
Your key accountabilities include:
- Support with the delivery and management of all aspects of a successful event including supplier selection and liaison, supporter management, budget and project plans.
- Deliver and manage specific events, as designated.
- To support the development of our events programme by researching venues and suppliers as required.
- To source, negotiate and manage supplier contracts as required and to work with the team to reduce event costs and maximise event income and ROI.
- To source and manage prizes and gifts in kind for auctions and events and be responsible for co-ordinating and managing item information to promote the prizes in event materials.
- To support team members to ensure deadlines are met and events are successfully delivered, and any other tasks as required.
- To create and maintain accurate budget sheets and financial records for events as required and process all income and expenditure for designated events.
What are we looking for?
- Experience of working within an events team, ideally within the charity sector.
- Exceptional project management skills.
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
- Able to work well under pressure, balancing priorities and workload to achieve deadlines and targets.
- Results driven.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders both internally and externally.
Desirable
- Studying towards or hold a qualification in Event Management or similar.
- knowledge of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award or an award holder.
Due to the nature of the role, you will be flexible with regular travel, evening work and occasional overnight stays within the UK.
If you are passionate about being part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s incredible legacy to empower young people with the confidence, skills and resilience to make a real difference to themselves and the world, we would very much like to hear from you.
Closing date for all applications: 16th February – Midnight
1st Interviews WC: 24th February – to be held virtually via MS Teams.
2nd Interviews WC: 3rd March – Venue to be confirmed if required.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.
The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g., DBS/PVG or similar), including 2 years references covering any gaps in education/employment, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
**The geographical allowance payable on top of the pay rate for staff member having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 (pro rata) per annum.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Based in the Birmingham area, you will report into the Regional Director of Development (North West), and be responsible for significantly growing our income in the Midlands. Backed by a fantastic brand and reputation, you will lead through a transformative period of growth as we raise funds to make a real and immediate difference in the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children and young people.
At Variety, the Children's Charity, we believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential. We fund and deliver life-changing programs that give disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK a better future. 2024 was our 75th year in the UK, and we are part of a global network that has raised and donated close to £1.6 billion to positively impact the lives of children in need.
We are one of the most well-recognised and trusted charities as a result of this illustrious track record. Today, in the UK we have a team of 20 dedicated staff, which will grow over the next 12 months, who support our work and an enviable network of committed supporters and volunteers across the country.
We’re not content to rest on our laurels – we have recently completed a leadership transition that will provide the strategic and operational foundation for the charity to be more effective than ever. We plan to double our income in the next three years and grow our support for children and young people across the UK.
To do this, we need a dynamic, forward-thinking fundraiser who can engage effectively with staff, Trustees, volunteers, donors, and beneficiaries. Someone who knows how to make the most of the unparalleled showbiz and business networks our trustees bring to the organisation. Who can demonstrate a deep understanding of fundraising, a commitment to achieving ambitious financial targets, the ability to lead by being fully accessible to various stakeholders and can actively participate in key Variety events, including the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards, Variety Props Awards and the Variety Disability Sports Awards. Success in the role will make a huge difference to the lives of the children and young people we support.
Summary of role:
· The Fundraising Manager is responsible for raising income for Variety in the Midlands area with a focus on unrestricted income. This entails supporting, managing, and developing a wide range of existing and new contacts, events and charitable activities.
· To drive and develop new fundraising opportunities, events and maximising regional income across all areas of activity.
· To work closely with Variety’s Midlands Committees to maximise income and ensure successful planning and implementation of regional fundraising programmes, events, and activities.
· To work closely with Variety’s other fundraiser managers to help achieve overall organisational goals and income.
· Professionally represent Variety, ensuring compliance with Variety’s operating policies and procedures.
Person Specification
· Strong work ethic, committed to helping disadvantaged children.
· Ability to organise events
· Exceptional communications and networking skills.
· Able to manage/work with regional personnel, directly or indirectly.
· Ability to control and produce budgets, and non-financial targets.
· Ability to communicate and present at all levels including to directors in both writing, or in oral presentations.
· Numerate and IT literate.
· Ability to manage and prioritise workloads to ensure that deadlines are met.
· High standard of personal presentation.
· Self-motivated and ambitious.
· Able to reflect the values, and behaviours of Variety in all aspects of work.
· Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the UK as and when required.
Benefits
· Pension (7% contribution from Variety with 2% employee contribution).
· 25 days annual leave (pro-rata).
· Membership to a health and well-being cash plan scheme on completion of a six-month probationary period.
· 'Death in Service' scheme (Life Assurance).
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion is one of our key values. It is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.
Deadline for applications: 24th February 2025
Please send an up to date CV along with a covering letter.
If you would like to apply, then please submit the following:
1. CV (up-to-date)
2. Cover letter (max 1 page) on why you are interested and how you meet the essential and desirable skills and experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Are you motivated by the opportunity to play a key role in delivering Clan Childlaw’s vision of a Scotland where all children and young people are empowered to use their rights? We are looking for someone who wants to work as part of a dynamic, supportive team on the development and implementation of a bold fundraising strategy that will secure diverse and robust funding to sustain our important work. There is also significant scope and opportunity for the Fundraising Manager to develop support for our work through individual giving and corporate partnerships.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser with a genuine drive to make a meaningful impact, who is comfortable with responsibility If you have a proven track record in securing significant grants from trusts and foundations, through writing compelling funding proposals and managing donor relationships, then we want to hear from you. You will need to be a highly effective and engaging communicator with exceptional organisational skills who is confident with responsibility for securing funding and managing funder relationships.
“There is nobody else like them in Scotland. They have got credibility, integrity and reach as well. There are lots of advocacy providers, and that is really important, but actually being able to legally represent young people in Scotland, there is nobody else that does that, not as purely as they do it, other people do it attached to other law firms but that complete commitment to the upholding of children’s rights is a really unique thing”. (Stakeholder).
About Clan Childlaw
Clan wants a Scotland where all children and young people’s rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled. For that to happen, Scotland has to be a place where all children and young people can stand up for their rights. That means children and young people need:
- Lawyers that are experts in working with children
- People around them who can enable them to use their rights and amplify their voices
- To be respected as rights-holders, who are entitled to hold duty-bearers to account if their rights are not fulfilled.
Clan is an award-winning, independent children’s charity that actively supports children and young people to take ownership of their rights. We are the only charity in Scotland that provides free, independent legal representation exclusively for children and young people, which is child-centred by design. Because our lawyers work directly with children and young people whose lives are affected by legal decisions, we bring that unique practice-based knowledge to every aspect of our work. This includes our specialist training, our helpline supporting others who help children to use their voices and their rights, and our work to influence children’s rights respecting changes to practice, policy and law.
What We Do
- We stand with others who help children use their rights –
Through our membership and training for legal professionals and in legal education we are making being a “children’s lawyer” an accredited legal skill set in Scotland. Our practical training and helpline and support for advocacy in Children’s Hearings provides adults that support children and young people information and guidance that they can use to empower young people to stand up for their rights.
- We stand out through the excellence of our work –
We want our work to have as much impact as possible. We listen to what children and young people tell us about what they need from lawyers and others who support them to use their rights. We use what we learn to develop and design the services they need and talk about why young people’s rights matter, and why children and young people need lawyers.
- We stand for change –
We are lawyers for children and young people representing children and young people in court, at Children’s Hearings, and in important meetings working to give them equal opportunity to heard and use their rights. We take cases that make change for individual children and young people and help shape better rights respecting policy and practice. We use our knowledge of the law, and experience as practicing lawyers for children and young people, to ask decision makers and lawmakers to change the law and the way the law is used to make sure that children and young people's rights are respected, protected and fulfilled.
Our Values
Our values are the principles we uphold in all our work, no matter what. They are the foundation of our workplace culture. Everyone who works at Clan shows our values in all they do and say.
We are supportive: We listen and respond, we provide encouragement and emotional help to children and young people, to others who support young people, and to each other.
We are bold: We are confident and courageous in amplifying the voices of children and young people. We are prepared to take risks when we need to, to defend children and young people’s rights.
We are dynamic: We are always active, always progressing. We are positive, full of energy and new ideas. We ask for change where it is needed.
"I love my job at Clan. It's busy and varied and no two days are ever the same. We have a great team here and everyone is really supportive." - A member of the Clan Childlaw team
What we can offer you
Clan Childlaw’s mission is very important to us, but our people are important too. We recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and a friendly supportive work environment. We offer:
- 33 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) increasing to 35 after 2 years’ service
- Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme after 3 months service
- Offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, and the option to choose the base location that works best for you.
- Flexibility around your working day, with the opportunity to work your hours within the hours of 7am to 7pm, and the option to work from home some of your working week.
- Access to our employee counselling service.
Learning and development is important to us and our team. We hope it’s important to you too. You will be encouraged to engage in learning and continued professional development.
"I have never worked in such a lovely organisation before! I feel valued, seen and heard as an individual here." - A member of the Clan Childlaw team
Closing date for application is noon on Wednesday 5 March and we expect interviews to take place on Monday 17 March via Microsoft Teams. If this is not suitable, please let us know and we will endeavour to accommodate an alternative interview format.
Clan Childlaw is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status.
Please note: To become an employee at Clan Childlaw you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work and undergo a basic disclosure check