Fundraising Development Officer in London

Fundraising Development Officer in London

London Full-Time 40000 - 50000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
South West Community Chaplaincy

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Build relationships and create innovative fundraising opportunities to support our impactful charity.
  • Company: Passionate charity dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities.
  • Benefits: 26 days annual leave, flexible working, professional development, and employee support programmes.
  • Other info: Join a collaborative team where your contributions truly matter.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in fundraising, excellent communication skills, and a passion for social impact.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 Β£ per year.

About Us
We are a passionate and impactful charity dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities. Through our services, programmes, and partnerships, we make a real difference to the people we support every day.

We are now seeking an ambitious, relationship-focused, and creative Fundraising & Development Officer to help us grow our income, expand our corporate network, and raise the profile of our work. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, creating engaging communications, and developing innovative fundraising opportunities that deliver lasting impact.

The Role
As Fundraising & Development Officer, you will play a key role in developing and growing corporate relationships that generate sustainable income and long-term support for the charity. You will engage businesses through meaningful volunteering opportunities, helping to create pathways to financial support, sponsorship, and strategic partnerships. Alongside this, you will help raise awareness of the charity through compelling communications, social media content, presentations, and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with the Development Director, you will contribute to fundraising strategies, support income diversification, and help maximise opportunities across a range of fundraising activities.

About You
We are looking for someone who is:

  • A confident relationship builder with excellent communication and networking skills.
  • Passionate about creating meaningful partnerships that deliver social impact.
  • Experienced in fundraising, corporate partnerships, business development, account management, marketing, or a related field.
  • Comfortable presenting to a variety of audiences and representing the charity externally.
  • Creative and confident in producing engaging social media and communications content.
  • Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Skilled in developing compelling proposals, reports, and presentations.
  • Committed to the values and mission of the charity.

What We Offer
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees). An additional day's leave to celebrate your birthday. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential support and a helpline available to partners and dependants. A flexible working culture, including a flexi-time scheme that allows eligible employees to reclaim additional hours worked. Flexible working options, including home working where appropriate to the role. A generous contractual sick pay scheme, providing financial security while you recover. Access to the CycleScheme, enabling employees to save 25–39% on the cost of a new bicycle and accessories while spreading the cost through salary deductions. Access to the TechScheme, allowing employees to purchase technology and spread the cost through salary deductions. Ongoing opportunities for professional development and training. A supportive, collaborative, and values-driven working environment where your contribution makes a genuine difference.

Important information
Closing date: 9am Tuesday 13th July. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted as suitable applications are received. As a result, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications or identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. Early application is therefore strongly encouraged.

Fundraising Development Officer in London employer: South West Community Chaplaincy

As a passionate charity dedicated to transforming lives, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions truly matter. With generous annual leave, flexible working options, and ongoing professional development opportunities, we empower our employees to thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community. Join us as a Fundraising Development Officer and be part of a team that values creativity, relationship-building, and social change.

South West Community Chaplaincy

Contact Details:

South West Community Chaplaincy Recruitment Team

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