Description
Fundraising & Engagement Officer
🌟 Join Our Mission at Buckinghamshire Mind!
Do you have the skills to inspire others to support meaningful causes?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Buckinghamshire Mind is looking for a Fundraising and Engagement Officer to join our team. This role provides a great opportunity for someone to join our supportive fundraising and comms team at an exciting time when we look to expand the way we engage our local community and fundraise.
The Fundraising and Engagement Office role is pivotal in providing critical administration support to the team, to enable them to maximise income and provide an excellent stewardship experience that encourages supporters to remain engaged with Buckinghamshire Mind.
§ Contract Type: Permanent
§ Hours: 30 hours across a 3 or 4 day week
§ Location: Hybrid- working from our High Wycombe office 1-2 days a week, regular work in the community and homeworking.
§ Travel: Between our offices (High Wycombe and Chesham) and to and from community fundraising events. A drivers licence and access to a car is desirable for this role. Travel expenses will be paid for journeys that fall outside of the regular commute to and from the work location(s)
§ Salary: £19,459.46 (FTE £24,000)
About Us
Buckinghamshire Mind is an independent charity providing trusted mental health services in the heart of our local communities, in Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire. We are affiliated with national Mind and are part of a network of over 100 Local Minds. We promote wellbeing and recovery; we prevent mental ill health; we offer talking therapies and we provide support in times of crisis.
Key Responsibilities
* Support Income Generation- Provide administrative support to the fundraising and excellent stewardship to supporters to maximise income.
* Build & Strengthen Relationships – Support and lead communications with community groups, fundraisers, and event participants to inspire long-term support.
* Grow Community Awareness & Engagement – Manage new enquiries and attend events to build local awareness and fundraising support for Bucks Mind.
* Support Strategy & Growth – Provide insights for fundraising plans, budgets, and reports to enhance effectiveness.
The ideal candidate will have
* Administrative Experience – Proven success in providing admin support to a team with multiple needs.
* Strong Relationship Skills – Ability to engage and inspire key stakeholders, fundraisers, and community groups.
* Organised & Results-Driven – Skilled at managing multiple tasks, records, and activities efficiently.
* Proactive & Adaptable – Brings initiative, enthusiasm, and flexibility, with TOIL provided for out-of-hours work.
Why Join Us?
* Inclusive Employer: We are an Equal Opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all sections of the community, including those with lived experience of mental health challenges.
* Training and Development: We offer full training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role and further develop your skills.
* Supportive Environment: You’ll be part of a dedicated team, with the opportunity to make a tangible difference in your community.
For details of our culture and our benefits: Buckinghamshire Mind Careers
If you are interested in the role please send your CV and complete the mandatory questionnaire in our application page.
If you need to apply in a different format or need assistance to apply, please contact us at recruitment@bucksmind.org.uk
Closing date for applications – Friday 5th of September 2025
Buckinghamshire Mind is an Equal Opportunities and inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including those with lived-experience of poor mental health. If you meet all the essential criteria we welcome your application as training and development can be provided to give you further skills. Any offer made relating to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory Basic DBS check depending on the role.
*Please note we do not provide VISA sponsorship and unfortunately we cannot employ you if you do not have the right to work in the UK.
Key Responsibilities
Please see attached job description.
Buckinghamshire Mind is an independent charity providing high quality services to support and represent people with mental health needs in the local community. We work to provide a voice for people with mental health needs, to fight stigma and campaign to influence policy and decision making locally. We are committed to making sure our services are inclusive and meet the diverse needs of people in Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire.
Buckinghamshire Mind is run by local people for local people and is responsible for its own funding and the services it provides.
We are an independent charity that is proud to be affiliated with national Mind and to adhere to its quality standards of governance and service delivery. Buckinghamshire Mind is part of a network of over 100 Local Minds, which provide trusted mental health services to our communities.