Community and Events Fundraiser

Job in City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK

Listing for: Children First

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-08

Job specializations:

Non-Profit & Social Impact
Community Health, Fundraising / Charity, Non-Profit / Outreach, Volunteer / Humanitarian

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25155 - 30083 GBP Yearly GBP 25155.00 30083.00 YEAR

Position: Community and Events Fundraiser - 479487
Location: City of Edinburgh

Job Title: Community and Events Fundraiser

Reference number: CF26-31

Location: Edinburgh/Hybrid

Salary: Band B, £25,155- £30,083 per annum

Post Type: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)

Closing Date: 27th July 2026

Interview Date: 6th August 2026

In this role, you'll:

Build and grow strong relationships with supporters, volunteers, and community groups to drive engagement and maximise fundraising income
Support and empower Action Groups and community fundraisers to reach their full potential through guidance, motivation, and stewardship
Support to plan, deliver, and evaluate a diverse programme of community and third party fundraising activities and events, ensuring targets and objectives are achieved
Identify and secure new fundraising opportunities within the community, developing innovative ideas to expand Children First's reach and impact
Work collaboratively across teams to promote fundraising activity

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Experience in income generation or working in a target-driven environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write concise and engaging fundraising copy and promotional materials.
The ability to build meaningful relationships with a range of stakeholders.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
A proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to our values.

What we offer:

A workplace with values of with love, with purpose and with strength
40 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
Pension scheme and wellbeing support
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Access to Westfield Health, giving colleagues and their families confidential counselling support, wellbeing resources, and access to health and lifestyle benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing.
Blue Light card discount
A Fair Work accredited workplace

Our Values

Living our values, you will help create a workplace where our people can thrive, ensuring we deliver the best possible support to children and families.

With love, we put children first.

With purpose, we transform lives together.

With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland's children.

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