Individual Giving Officer

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday, 18 August 2026

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Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national charity working to support refugees to build new lives in Scotland. Our central ambition is for Scotland to be the best place for refugees to thrive, challenge injustice, achieve their ambitions and empower their communities, no matter where they have come from or how they arrived.

We are seeking an Individual Giving Officer to grow sustainable income to help us achieve our fundraising aims in providing support for people seeking safety. Working within the External Affairs directorate you will play a key role in donor retention and acquisition, and support our fundraising goals.

You will be passionate about helping to ensure that refugees receive the support that they need. You will have an excellent understanding of the donor journey, experience of fundraising campaigns and excellent written communication skills to interact with supporters and community groups.

This role will focus on supporting Scottish Refugee Council fundraising strategy and increasing our unrestricted funding.

Employee benefits package

• 39 days of leave (including public holidays)
• Progressive salary structure
• Flexible working options
• Training and development opportunities
• Union recognition
• Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office
• Enhanced pay benefits
• Enhanced pension
• Counselling & coaching service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care scheme
• Death in service & 24-hour GP service

Please note that we are unable to offer individual feedback on applications. Feedback will only be provided to those who reach the interview stage.

Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.

This post will be subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

Scottish Refugee Council is working towards being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community, irrespective of age; disability; gender reassignment; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion and belief; sex and sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status.

We are an accredited Scottish Living Wage employer.

Scottish Refugee Council is a Registered Charity. Charity Number: SC008639