Relationship Fundraiser - West London

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for stewardship and relationship building with supporters within the region.
• Identify and apply for 'Charity of the Year' partnerships with corporates in the region, account manage these relationships up to a value of £50,000 per annum and support the Partnership Development Team with national partnerships in your region.
• Support existing volunteer fundraisers to encourage continued loyalty to the charity and to maximise funds raised, in accordance with fundraising legislation and good practice.
• Recruit new fundraising supporters in line with strategy.
• Support the Relationship Fundraising Manager (RFM) and Head of Relationship Fundraising (HORF) in developing the Relationship Fundraising strategy for ARUK to increase income within this stream.
• Support and extend volunteer networks within geographical area in line with strategy.
• Ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed to deliver budgets, targets and income in line with strategy.
• Provide excellent customer service to fundraising supporters, with prompt responses to enquiries, to acknowledge support and increase long-term loyalty.
• Provide high-quality account management to volunteer groups in geographical area.
• Effective management of volunteer relationships within geographical area.
• Support, motivate and develop local fundraising volunteers, ensuring they have a clear understanding of ARUK to enable them to represent the charity's work effectively.
• In liaison with the Partnership Development Managers and Partnership Officers, provide high quality account management to corporate supporters within specified geographical area and/or of relevant value.
• Keep up to date with fundraising legislation and codes of practice to be able to provide relevant advice to fundraisers.
• Ensure volunteers and fundraisers have all necessary materials for fundraising initiatives.
• Use own initiative to extend volunteer networks, develop new groups and supporters, and respond to fundraising opportunities within geographical area, in line with strategy.
• Manage recruitment process of new ARUK volunteers in geographical area, providing relevant support and training.
• Liaise with local community organisations (predominantly golf clubs) – both previous and new potential supporters – to extend income and activity in line with strategy.
• Provide face-to-face talks and presentations to community organisations for recruitment/cultivation purposes.
• Arrange appropriate volunteer representation at events in the community, spreading the charity's reach cost-effectively.
• Identify, research and target prospective community organisations, in liaison with RFM.
• Identify, research and target prospective local corporates in liaison with RFM / HORF and ARUK's Partnership Development Managers and Partnership Development Officers, in line with strategy.
• Accurately track and record contact with both community and corporate prospects for planning and reporting purposes.
• Ensure that your activity is monitored and evaluated, clearly communicating progress to your Relationship Fundraising Manager.
• Manage relevant information on the charity's database, keeping detailed, up-to-date records of activity and income.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in partnership fundraising and/or relationship building.
• Experience and confidence in public-speaking, such as giving presentations and talking at events.
• Knowledge of recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters.
• Experience and a keen interest in building long term relationships with supporters.
• Proven ability of providing excellent stewardship.
• An ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently.
• Live within defined region.

Additional Information:

• As part of our Remote ways of working you will be home based. You will only need to attend the office for specific requirements of the role and the business needs.
• Roles that are classed as part of the Remote ways of working are able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.
• If successful applicant owns a vehicle and will be driving for the role, they will be eligible for a car allowance of £3,500.
• Salary: Circa £33,500 per annum, plus benefits and associated travel expenses.
• Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
• The closing date for applications is the 1st February 2026, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed.
• We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
• We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.
• Any offer of employment is subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
• We will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality.