At a Glance
- Tasks: Organise major fundraising events across Scotland and drive innovative initiatives.
- Company: Join the British Red Cross, making a real impact in communities.
- Benefits: Flexible working, 36 days annual leave, and a contributory pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunity for extensive travel and career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that creates meaningful change through fundraising.
- Qualifications: Experience in fundraising events and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30539 - 31722 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid between home and our Edinburgh office, but supporting the whole of Scotland
Permanent Contract 35 hours per week (typically Mon - Fri, but with occasional out of hours work)
Salary Range: £30,539 - £31,722 per annum
A full UK manual driving licence and access to vehicle required for this role. Business mileage paid.
Have you the expertise and vision to organise major fundraising events across Scotland? Are you ready to make a real impact by driving innovative fundraising initiatives for the British Red Cross? As our Relationship Fundraiser (Special Events), you'll implement the regional fundraising strategy in Scotland aiming to raise income through organising fundraising events.
A day in the life of our Relationship Fundraiser (Special Events) will involve:
- Planning and promoting major fundraising events and activities to meet income targets.
- Building and maintaining relationships with local businesses, supporters, and volunteers to encourage fundraising efforts.
- Managing and updating the fundraising database to ensure accurate records of supporters and donations.
- Collaborating with other departments to maximise fundraising opportunities.
- Responding quickly to emergency appeals and adapting plans to take advantage of new fundraising opportunities.
- Regular and extensive travel across Scotland (access to own vehicle would be a practical advantage).
To be a successful Relationship Fundraiser (Special Events), you'll need:
- Ability to identify and develop new fundraising opportunities.
- Experience in planning and delivering successful fundraising events or projects.
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently (on your own initiative) as well as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills to engage and persuade a diverse range of people.
- Happy to communicate across different platforms (phone, email, online meetings etc) and face to face.
- Experience of volunteer management and of leading volunteer engagement and management initiatives.
- Good organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritise your workload effectively.
- Willingness to travel across Scotland and manage local fundraising events.
Interested? Closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 28th June 2026. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 13th July 2026.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll get:
- Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
Relationship Fundraiser (Special Events) in Fife employer: British Red Cross
The British Red Cross is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values flexibility and innovation in fundraising. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to extensive training opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact across Scotland through engaging with local communities and businesses. Enjoy generous benefits including 36 days of annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and the ability to work hybridly from home or our Edinburgh office, making this role both rewarding and accommodating.
