Wessex Community Action is a charity dedicated to strengthening Wiltshire’s charities, community groups, and grassroots organisations who deliver vital services and drive change. We provide resources, training, and support so these groups can focus on their frontline activities, while actively collaborating on a wide range of partnerships and projects. We also act as a collective voice for the sector, advocating for their needs and impact. We're seeking a focused and proactive Fundraising Development Advisor to help drive our mission forward. This role goes beyond raising funds; it’s about providing guidance and support to the people behind a wide range of charitable causes and activities. We’re looking for someone who can provide hands-on fundraising support to voluntary and community groups throughout Wiltshire. In this dynamic role, you’ll work closely with a wide range of inspiring organisations, helping them operate more effectively and sustainably by offering tailored guidance, identifying funding opportunities, and connecting them with the right resources and partnerships. You’ll also play a central role internally, working alongside our CEO to drive forward Wessex Community Action’s own fundraising goals, helping us grow our impact and build strong, collaborative relationships across the sector. Key responsibilities include: · Providing advice, guidance and support to new and established charities, community groups and social enterprises on areas including fundraising, income diversification and grant applications. · Developing tools and resources to support others, including the production of regular, fundraising focused communications. · Leading on the development and delivery of a regional Fundraisers Network. · Collaborating with the CEO in developing and implementing strategic fundraising plans and initiatives that advance the mission of Wessex Community Action. · Working with other community asset-based organisations to identify opportunities for best practice and collaborative working around building resilient, sustainable and thriving communities and services. The closing date for applications is Friday 29 August. Wessex Community Action are committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment procedures including safeguarding questions & scenarios within an interview, requesting appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service checks (where relevant), robust reference processes and a relevant probation period.