Job details
Job reference
REQ004471
Date posted
01/09/2025
Application closing date
17/09/2025
Location
Leeds
Salary
£44,742 a year
Package
27 days holiday per year (full time equivalent) plus Bank Holidays, Excellent training and career development, Flexible, remote and hybrid working options, Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years Discounts at gyms, restaurants and more
Contractual hours
35
Job category/type
Full time
Senior Community Fundraiser (Leeds)
Job description
1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We're here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable. For more information go to
The Supporter Care Coordinator role sits within the Supporter Experience team, whose goal is to ensure that all Scope supporters, whether they are giving time, money, or voice, have the best experience each time they interact with us.
Permanent, full time (35 hours a week)
Location: Leeds Community Hub
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Wednesday 17 September 2025.
The role
As Senior Community Fundraiser, you will play a key role in helping Scope achieve its mission to create a fairer society for disabled people. You will lead community fundraising across the North of the UK, developing inclusive and engaging programmes that empower local volunteers, community groups, and businesses to support our work.
You will:
* Develop and deliver Scope's Community Fundraising strategy in the North, identifying opportunities that reflect the diversity of local communities.
* Build and nurture relationships with supporters, volunteers and stakeholders, ensuring everyone feels welcomed, valued and supported.
* Monitor and report on fundraising performance, helping to shape future plans and drive income growth.
* Collaborate with colleagues across Scope to ensure our fundraising activities are inclusive, accessible, and aligned with our values.
* Stay informed about sector trends and bring fresh, inclusive ideas to our fundraising approach.
You will report to the Community Fundraising Lead and work closely with teams across Fundraising, Brand and Marketing, Retail, and Services.
For more information about the role's responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please use the link to job description.
Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
* Has experience in fundraising and is passionate about engaging communities in meaningful ways.
* Is confident managing community fundraising programmes and volunteers, with strong organisational and project management skills.
* Brings creativity and innovation to fundraising, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
* Communicates clearly and respectfully, and builds inclusive relationships with people from all backgrounds.
* Understands the importance of accessibility, safeguarding, and compliance in community fundraising.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds.
We also ask you to share how you support Scope's values and contribute to our goal of creating a fair and equal future for disabled people.
Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please
Find out more about asking for adjustments at interview.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
* Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
* Company pension
* Excellent training and career development
* Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
* Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
Link to full benefits package
How to apply
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