Regional Fundraising Officer - South

Position: Regional Fundraising Officer -  South
Location: Shilton

Description

Contract:

Permanent, 35 hours per week, hybrid  
Salary: £27,567 - £32,055

Location:

Burford, OX18 4PF

Closing date:
Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Interview date:
Wednesday 11th March 2026  Do you have a head for fundraising and a heart for animals? This is your chance to become the face of Blue Cross in the south region! We are recruiting for a Regional Fundraising Officer (South) to join our community and events team. This is a hybrid based at our Burford office.
More about the role
This is a varied and vibrant position where no two days are quite the same. You will work closely with the Community & Events Manager to develop and bring to life regional community fundraising plans that truly resonate with local people across the South of England and Wales. A major part of your focus will be managing and stimulating growth in the areas surrounding our rehoming centres, retail shops and vet hospitals.

You will be championing our classic fundraising campaigns, such as Paws for Tea, while also spotting new opportunities to increase income and supporting our incredible "Do it Yourself" fundraisers to help them reach their full potential.  Beyond the numbers, this role is about relationships. You will be building and nurturing volunteer networks, recruiting new faces, and developing fundraising groups that can respond quickly to new opportunities.

You will also identify and apply for ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships with local businesses and managing those corporate relationships. Whether you are supporting local events, encouraging fundraisers to get involved through internal communications, or ensuring our donors feel valued through careful stewardship, you will be key to our growth. You will also be completing administration tasks to keep things running smoothly, such as financial coding, raising purchase orders, and liaising with our data team to ensure every penny is accounted for.
This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week from our Burford office. There will also be regular visits to our rehoming centres, retail shops and vet hospitals in the South region.
About you
To thrive in this role, you will be a confident and articulate individual who genuinely loves connecting with people. We are looking for a self-starter who can motivate themselves and others, seamlessly switching between chatting with a local volunteer group, pitching to a corporate partner, or collaborating with our internal teams. You should have a proven track record in community fundraising and the organizational skills to juggle multiple projects.

We are looking for someone with a flexible attitude who isn't afraid to make decisions and take the lead when necessary. You will have a proactive approach to growth, constantly looking for new opportunities to expand our fundraising reach and build on our income.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Full driving licence and have transport readily available  

Demonstrable experience in Community fundraising role

Demonstrable experience in running regional local fundraising appeals

Recruitment and managing volunteer fundraising groups and individual fundraisers

Planning of fundraising events programme and evaluation of fundraising opportunities

Working with other fundraising teams to deliver diverse activities including events, corporate partnerships and key supporter/cultivation activities

Excellent written and face-to-face communication skills, with an aptitude for interacting with colleagues and supporters on all levels

Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), databases and the Internet

Ability to demonstrate and apply Blue Cross values of compassion, courage and inclusivity

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Knowledge of fundraising databases (ideally Dynamics 365)

How to apply

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Tuesday 3rd March 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  
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