Senior Fundraiser; Part-time

Location: Bristol / Hybrid / Remote

Contract: 12 months (with potential to extend)

Working pattern: 16 hours per week (Flexible and remote working offered to the right candidate.)

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in shaping Sift’s future at a pivotal moment in our journey. We support people affected by self‑harm with compassionate, non‑judgemental services, and demand for our work is growing. As we look ahead to the next phase of development, we are investing in fundraising to help us reach more people who need support.

Working closely with the CEO, you will lead our fundraising efforts and help us move from a reactive to a more proactive, strategic approach to income generation.

• Leading on fundraising for trusts and foundations
• Building and managing a strong pipeline of funding opportunities
• Supporting the development of a major donor pipeline
• Overseeing delivery of targeted appeals and up to two campaigns per year
• Strengthening funder relationships and long‑term stewardship

This role is central to our future. Your work will directly increase access to safe, compassionate support for people affected by self‑harm, and enable us to widen our influence across systems and communities.

• Real impact: Work that makes a tangible impact
• Flexibility: A part‑time role with flexibility
• Autonomy: Scope to shape and develop our fundraising approach
• Purpose‑driven culture: A small, collaborative team that puts people first
• A pivotal moment: Be part of an organisation evolving and growing its reach

• Proven fundraising experience (particularly trusts and foundations)
• Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively
• Strong writing skills and the ability to tell compelling stories
• Confidence in building and managing relationships
• A thoughtful, proactive approach with a high level of self‑direction

Joining the Sift team is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a charity that listens deeply to people with lived experience of self‑harm and works to challenge stigma at every level. If you’re looking for a role where you can shape strategy, work with purpose, and see the real‑world impact of your work, we’d love to hear from you.

Although we are based in Bristol, the role can be remote for the right candidate.

Sift is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively welcome applications from people with lived experience of self‑injury, disabled people, people from racially minoritised communities, and others underrepresented in the sector.