Fundraising Officer

Help turn corporate ambition into life‑changing impact. At Depaul UK, you’ll build and grow partnerships with businesses across the UK, securing sustainable income that helps young people move on from homelessness. Working closely with our Corporate & Regional Partnerships team, you’ll spot opportunities, support high‑value partnerships and create compelling proposals that deliver shared value. This role is ideal for a proactive relationship‑builder who thrives on action. You’ll research and develop a strong corporate pipeline, steward partners brilliantly, use CRM insight to track progress, and confidently represent Depaul UK externally. If you’re motivated by collaboration, purpose and results, this is your chance to make a visible difference—every partnership, every conversation, every win.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement (Offices in London, Manchester & North East); hence, applicants in different UK locations are encouraged to apply.

• Secure and grow low‑to medium‑value corporate partnerships, supporting delivery of ambitious income targets.
• Research prospective partners and build a strong, purpose‑led corporate fundraising pipeline.
• Support high‑value (£50k+) corporate partnerships through proposal development, applications and stewardship.
• Build trusting, long‑term relationships with corporate supporters, delivering excellent donor care and engagement.
• Develop tailored partnership proposals and sponsorship packages aligned to corporate CSR/ESG goals.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, track performance against KPIs and produce clear progress reports.
• Represent Depaul UK confidently in meetings, events and project visits with corporate partners.
• Work collaboratively across fundraising, communications and regional teams to maximise impact and income.

What we are looking for from you (Person Specification)

• Proven experience in charity fundraising.
• Understanding of income channels that could be utilised within a corporate and community fundraising setting.
• Strong networking and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of researching potential donors and building a pipeline.
• Confidence in presenting to senior stakeholders, briefing service staff and negotiating partnerships.
• Excellent organisational skills, including ability to work on own initiative and to effectively manage and prioritise workload.
• Knowledge of CSR trends and how UN Sustainability Goals feed into corporate ESG objectives (Desirable).
• Experience of writing grant applications (Desirable).
• Knowledge of Code of Fundraising Practice and Data Protection legislation (Desirable).
• Previous experience of using Raisers Edge (Desirable).

Other requirements

• Willingness to work variable hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Flexibility to travel to meetings as required within the UK.
• A willingness to work within the ‘Vincentian Values’ of Depaul, for example, doing what we say and being innovative in our approach.

You believe in people — their strengths, their rights and their potential. You bring empathy, energy and a solution‑focused mindset to your work. You communicate clearly, stay organised and adapt well in a fast‑moving environment. You’re committed to inclusion, fairness and continuous learning, and you turn values into meaningful action, whatever your role.