Community Fundraiser - South - Remote

South West England, South West TA1, United Kingdom

Full-time Permanent Officer

Posted 19 Oct 2026

Department: Income, Generation and Development

Location: Remote (based in Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Hampshire or Dorset)

Reporting to: Community Development Manager – West

Direct reports: None

Hours: Full Time - 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary Range: Circa. £31,000

Role Purpose and Context

One in three people in the UK knows someone affected by a brain tumour. This disease is indiscriminate; it can affect anyone at any age. What’s more, brain tumours continue to kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer yet, to date, just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease since records began in 2002.

Brain Tumour Research is determined to change this.

A powerful campaigning organisation, we are the leading voice of the brain tumour community. Unique and much needed, we are the only national charity focused on finding a cure for all types of brain tumours. Brain Tumour Research is campaigning to increase the national investment in research into brain tumours to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK.

Help fund the fight. Together we will find a cure.

Brain Tumour Research is an ambitious charity with a diverse range of exciting and fast-paced campaigns and activities. Our Community Fundraising Team is at the heart of everything we do, and responsible for income generated through Challenge Events, Regional Workplace Fundraising, Fundraise your Way (including schools, individuals and community groups), Fundraising Groups and our flagship campaigns which are Walk of Hope and Wear A Hat Day.

As the Community Fundraiser for South Central, you will play a crucial role in helping the charity meet its strategic plans and objectives, including fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK.

Your role will be to generate and grow our income through community fundraising activities, contributing to a regional team target of £900,000.

Strategic Responsibilities:

The list below is indicative rather than exhaustive. The postholder may be asked to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of the role.

• Recruit and steward community supporters across South Central, including the Channel Islands and Gibraltar — Build and grow a portfolio of individual supporters, challenge event participants, Fundraising Groups and Charity of the Year partners across the region providing excellent stewardship at every stage to retain supporters and maximise their fundraising
• Drive income growth to contribute to regional targets — Proactively seek and maximise new fundraising opportunities within your area, managing your own pipeline of activity to contribute to a regional team target
• Support delivery of key campaigns and events — Support Brain Tumour Research's flagship campaigns, including Wear a Hat Day and Walk of Hope, as well as challenge and sporting events, coordinating logistics, volunteer support and follow-up to ensure an outstanding supporter experience and strong fundraising outcomes
• Raise awareness and build lasting partnerships — Act as an ambassador for Brain Tumour Research across the region, engaging local communities, businesses and organisations with the charity's work, securing new partnerships and working collaboratively with internal teams including PR, Marketing and Research to amplify impact and grow the supporter base

Main Duties

• Ensure supporters, volunteers and fundraising groups have access to relevant fundraising advice, guidance and accurate…