Overview
Community Fundraiser - South West, Wales & West Midlands
The Brain Tumour Charity is leading the way in research, support, and advocacy for everyone affected by brain tumours. Our mission is to accelerate a cure and improve life for everyone affected. The Community Fundraising Team supports a diverse range of supporter-led fundraising activities and plans for 25/26. You will be one of 6 Regional Community Fundraisers, covering the South West, Wales & West Midlands, engaging Individuals, Supporter Groups, Community organisations, Regional Corporates & Volunteers through exceptional stewardship and fundraising support.
You will be passionate about the role and support the delivery of strategic plans and objectives across the Region. This is a remote role, contracted to the Fleet, Hampshire office, with a 37.5 hour week and regular out-of-hours and weekend work.
Location and Hours
Location: While contracted to our office in Fleet, Hampshire, this role is remote.
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week. Regular out of hours & weekend working is inherent in this role.
Salary
Benchmarked salary: c. £31,950 (dependent on level)
Responsibilities
* Developing & implementing a Regional Community Fundraising Strategy for 25/26.
* Achieving agreed regional fundraising KPIs & contributing to annual fundraising budgets and targets.
* Recruiting, building and maintaining relationships with the Community across the Region to increase fundraising and participation in events and activities.
* Recruiting, training and managing a network of regional volunteers to support activity in the Region.
* Collaborating with the wider Charity Team to identify fundraising opportunities and maximise income in the region.
* Keeping our CRM up to date with supporter information and using data to understand motivations and provide excellent stewardship.
Experience
* Record of achievement in a community, corporate or events team role.
* Experience promoting and supporting DIY & Supporter-led activities including livestreaming, virtual events & seasonal Community Fundraising products.
* Recruiting, supporting and supervising volunteers.
* Ability to work as part of a flexible team and contribute to group and individual goals & KPIs.
* Experience delivering high income targets and working remotely.
* Experience with a relational CRM database and cross-team collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Understanding of Community Fundraising & Supporter Groups and how they contribute to The Brain Tumour Charity’s goals.
* Current fundraising principles and practice; budgets and cost-effective fundraising.
* Marketing techniques to drive recruitment & participation.
* Organised, self-starter with initiative; empathetic to the Charity’s aims.
* Excellent, confident and persuasive communicator at all levels (written, oral, public speaking).
* Self-reliant IT user (email, databases, spreadsheets, desktop publishing and MS Office).
* Comfort with online social networking & relationship building.
* Ability to manage a varied and complex workload with competing priorities; travel within the UK and to meetings as required.
* Hold a UK driving licence and be willing to travel within the UK.
* Note: responsibilities are not exhaustive and the role may evolve.
Team, Benefits and Diversity
You’ll be joining a collaborative, bold and innovative team that puts the community first and is connected by a passion to make a real difference.
Our amazing benefits:
The Brain Tumour Charity is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. We strive to create a workplace that celebrates diversity and provides equal opportunities for all candidates.
Additional Information
* Visa sponsorship: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship. We seek candidates who are already authorised to work in the UK without sponsorship.
* Application process: Please apply by clicking the red ‘join our team’ button, attach your CV and a covering letter explaining why you want the role and what you would bring to the team. If needed, contact careers@thebraintumourcharity.org for alternate formats.
* Advert close date: 21st September 2025
* First interview date: 30th September 2025 (Teams)
* Second interview date: 8th October 2025 (Fleet office)
Past and Current Roles
Recent related roles and opportunities across the charity sector are noted in the posting, including various fundraisers and volunteering opportunities in Fleet, Woking, Guildford and surrounding areas.
Equality and Data
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