At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fundraising efforts to support music programmes for children and families across Scotland.
- Company: Sistema Scotland, a charity focused on social change through music.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, competitive salary, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace celebrating diversity and offering career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help transform lives through the power of music.
- Qualifications: Experience in fundraising and writing compelling proposals for charities.
The predicted salary is between 40122 - 40122 £ per year.
Sistema Scotland (Hybrid working from home and office base at any of our Big Noise centres in Scotland) 21 hours per week £35,971 to £40,122 per annum (pro rata).
Sistema Scotland’s vision is to thrive together through music. Working with children, young people and their families, we focus on early intervention and stimulating generational social change. By playing music together in ensembles and orchestras, we aim to grow confidence, respect, teamwork and aspiration in the children, young people and communities we work with.
We deliver our work through six Big Noise programmes: in Raploch & Fallin in Stirling, Govanhill in Glasgow, Torry in Aberdeen, Douglas in Dundee and Wester Hailes in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation that truly champions fundraising. You will be welcomed into a successful team with the opportunity to make the role your own, bringing your skills and experience to grow income and make meaningful change to children and families across Scotland.
You will maximise income from trusts, foundations, and corporates through innovative and compelling proposals, applications and reports, supporting Sistema Scotland to deliver its Big Noise programmes. Along with a proven track record of raising significant income for charities, you will have experience of composing complex and compelling applications to corporate funders and trusts, and experience of identifying and researching funding opportunities.
This is a permanent, part-time post, working 21 hours a week (working pattern to be agreed with line manager). We believe our people should represent the communities we work with. That’s why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
We also welcome applications from all nationalities; however, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles, so before you apply for this post please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK. For more details on eligibility to work in the UK, please visit https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
Closing date for applications is Monday 24th August 2026 at 10.00am. The selection process will be held in Raploch, Stirling on 2nd September 2026. All successful applicants will be subject to PVG check. Scottish Registered Charity Number SC039119.
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Sistema Scotland is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, allowing you to make a meaningful impact through music in communities across Scotland. With hybrid working options and a commitment to employee growth, you will be part of a dedicated team that values diversity and innovation, empowering you to develop your fundraising skills while contributing to transformative social change for children and families. Join us in our mission to thrive together through music and enjoy the unique opportunity to work in various Big Noise centres, making a difference where it matters most.
