About the role
Do you live in Edinburgh or the surrounding area?
As a senior community fundraiser, you’ll be an important part of the team building Breast Cancer Now’s presence in Scotland, with a particular focus on Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.
We’re looking for someone who is an experienced relationship builder, someone who can find and develop new supporters. You’ll need excellent local knowledge, and the enthusiasm to develop a brand-new fundraising region.
The successful candidate will also be part of the team working on our large-scale project supporting and growing Asda Tickled Pink, our award-winning partnership with Asda and CoppaFeel! which has already raised over £100 million.
You’ll work directly with passionate colleagues across Asda stores in your region driving new fundraising initiatives, inspiring communities and celebrating incredible successes.
No two days will look the same as you travel, connect and engage supporters to help us grow income to deliver our mission.
The role is initially offered as a 12-month contract with the potential to become permanent.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
Confident in approaching new contacts and are experienced in building a pipeline, developing new relationships from scratch. This may currently be in a customer service, account management or stewardship role.
Experienced in managing and building new and established relationships with a focus on retention and income growth.
Enthusiastic, proactive, organised and unafraid to test and try new ideas.
This role will involve being out and about in the community you’re building, so you must be able to work independently outside of the office in varying locations and enjoy being busy. A full clean driving license and unlimited access to a car is essential.
Previous experience working in a charity is not required.
Job description and benefits
The job description and our attractive benefits are available for you to download.
This is a remote role, and the candidate will need to be based in Edinburgh and able to travel using their own vehicle. Regular travel will be required to meet supporters and visit Asda stores in your region, as well as occasional travel to our London, Sheffield or Glasgow office.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is home based in the Edinburgh area.
The salary range is: £31,000 to £34,000 per annum
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please email Recruitment@breastcancernow.org
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who
we support.
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
Closing date: Wednesday 7 October 2026 11:59 pm
Interview date: Wednesday 14th October 2026
Senior Community fundraiser - Scotland employer: Breast Cancer Now
Breast Cancer Now is an exceptional employer, dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by breast cancer. With a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, our London-based team fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth and development. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, competitive salary, and the opportunity to contribute to vital policy initiatives that shape health outcomes across the UK.
