Job title: Fundraising & Business Development Officer
Hours: 20 hours per week
Salary: £25,000 to £27,000 (pro rata) plus 6% pension contribution
Staff benefits: All staff are offered 3 wellbeing days per year (these are in addition to the annual leave allowance)
Contract: Permanent
Line Manager: Communications Manager
Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 28th April 2025, 9am
We walk alongside people during life’s toughest challenges. Whether it’s food poverty, debt, homelessness, or social isolation, we provide practical help and a pathway to hope. Our projects empower people to rebuild, find resilience, and create a fresh start.
We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused Fundraising & Business Development Officer to help grow our charity’s income and partnerships. Working closely with our Communications Manager you’ll develop creative fundraising initiatives, connect with businesses, and find new opportunities to support our work.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising, excellent relationship-building skills, and a passion for our mission.
Key aspects of the role
- Nurture & maintain strong relationships with existing and potential major donors.
- Develop & run fundraising campaigns (eg. Around the Bournemouth run weekend)
- Provide excellent support to those running sponsored events.
- Identify and develop new business partnerships
- Nurture our existing business partnerships
Most important attributes
- Experience in fundraising, ideally within the corporate / events areas.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with good attention to detail.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- You will have a proactive and positive attitude.
- Willing to work flexibly.
If you would like to know more, please go to our website where you will find a job description and application form, or email hello@faith-works.org.uk
For an informal chat about this position please call the office (01202 429037) and speak to Rob our Communications Manager.
