Job Description
Location: Home-based Scotland. The role will involve travel across Scotland and the North of England.
Salary: £34,600 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 10.00am
Interview date: Tuesday 21 April 2026 in person in Edinburgh or Glasgow to be confirmed
This is a permanent role.
Who we are looking for
Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Fundraiser High Value Partnerships (HVP) for Scotland and the North of England to help us build on this momentum.
As Senior Fundraiser HVP, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving forward our major donor and corporate partnerships programme. You’ll work alongside our Head of Scotland to deliver sustainable income growth, develop meaningful relationships with high value supporters, and bring unforgettable experiences to life — from intimate research briefings to our flagship annual Gala Ball.
This is a role with huge scope to make your mark. You’ll have the autonomy to cultivate your own portfolio, the support of brilliant cross UK colleagues, and the reward of knowing your work directly fuels scientific breakthroughs that change lives.
Experience required
You’ll have previous experience of:
* Experience working with major donors, corporate partners or demonstrable success generating income from senior stakeholders in a relationship driven role
* Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with confidence and calm
* Excellent communication skills — written, verbal and in presentations
* Emotional intelligence and the ability to build rapport authentically.
* A supporter focused, warm, and collaborative approach.
About Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
* Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
* Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
* Season ticket and cycle loan
* Pension scheme
* Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
* Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.