At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead community fundraising efforts and create engaging opportunities for supporters.
- Company: Compassionate organisation dedicated to helping communities in emergencies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, hybrid working, and wellness support.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to personal development and work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by connecting with your community and supporting vital causes.
- Qualifications: Experience in community fundraising and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
About Our Client
Our client exists to give everybody within their community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. They are here for you and your loved ones, in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. Whoever you are. Wherever and whenever you need them.
What They Are Looking For
Our client is looking for a Community Fundraising Manager to grow income from community supporters, groups and people giving in memory. You'll help create engaging fundraising opportunities, build strong local relationships and ensure every supporter feels valued. Our client is committed to giving everyone the best chance when the worst happens. Every day, they're called to life-threatening emergencies across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. But they can't do it without the generosity of their supporters — and that's where you come in.
Your Role
You’ll lead community, individual and in‑memory fundraising activity, turning plans into practical campaigns that inspire people to support our client. This role combines relationship building, income growth, supporter care and data‑led decision making. You’ll be responsible for:
- Leading community, individual and in‑memory fundraising plans.
- Growing income through supporter relationships, fundraising products and local partnerships.
- Creating positive supporter journeys across digital, phone, post and face‑to‑face contact.
- Managing budgets, forecasts, targets and reporting.
- Using data and insight to improve fundraising activity.
- Coaching and supporting the Community Fundraising Officer.
About You
You’ll be an organised, confident and empathetic fundraiser who can build relationships, manage priorities and make sound decisions. You’ll be motivated by community fundraising and committed to delivering excellent supporter experiences. They’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience in community, in‑memory, events or relationship‑led fundraising.
- Can plan, monitor and evaluate fundraising activity.
- Has achieved income targets and managed budgets or forecasts.
- Communicates clearly and builds strong relationships.
- Uses CRM systems and Microsoft Office confidently.
- Can work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, and has a UK driving licence with access to transport.
Why Join Them?
With our client, you’ll be part of a dynamic, compassionate, and forward‑thinking organisation. They’re proud of their culture — collaborative, inclusive, and committed to personal development. Our client cares deeply about the wellbeing of their team and offer flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work‑life balance.
Benefits
In return they offer a competitive salary and great staff benefits such as:
- 25 Days holiday / 267 Hours Holiday
- Hybrid Working (minimum 2 days in office)
- Holiday Trading
- Free annual Flu Vaccination
- Blue Light Card (Option to purchase)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Simply Health – Medical cash back scheme
- Disability Confident Employer
You must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship cannot be offered.
Our Client's Values
They live by their values every day: They care no matter what – for their patients, their families, and each other. They go above and beyond – in the care they provide and the work they do. They do the right thing – in how they act and the decisions they make. Together they save lives.
Diversity and Inclusion
Our client is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities they serve. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from candidates who feel underrepresented in the charity sector.
Safeguarding
Our client follows robust recruitment and safeguarding practices to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their staff, volunteers, and the people they support. Relevant checks (e.g. DBS) will be carried out where appropriate.
Vacancy Closing Date: 4th September 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 7th September 2026.
Our client is a Disability Confident employer.
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