Community Fundraiser - South East England

Job Description

Position: Community Fundraiser – South East England Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week) Contract: Permanent Location: Home Working , South East England + Regional Travel Salary: Starting from £26,384 per annum, plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1 Charity You'll start at the entry point salary of £26,384 per annum, increasing to £28,033 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £29,682 after a further 6 months. About us We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it's this commitment that unites us across the UK. Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus. Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job Are you passionate about making a difference in local communities? Do you enjoy building relationships, inspiring supporters, and delivering successful fundraising initiatives? If so, we'd love you to join our team as a Community Fundraiser in South East England. In this role, you will play a vital part in developing and supporting fundraising activities, working closely with supporters, volunteers, local trust and local businesses to maximise income through active community engagement. You will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, supporting individuals, businesses and groups to reach their fundraising goals, and ensuring they receive excellent stewardship throughout. Collaborating with internal teams, you will contribute to regional fundraising strategies and innovative fundraising to grow support within your region to meet ambitious income targets. We are looking for a confident and proactive person with experience in fundraising or sales, who enjoys working with people and is skilled at building strong, lasting relationships. You will have experience in fundraising or a similar income-generating role, along with the ability to identify opportunities, engage with supporters, and manage multiple fundraising pipelines effectively. A passion for community fundraising and a drive to achieve ambitious targets will be key to your success. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious team, with the flexibility to develop your role and make a meaningful impact. If you are ready to take on your next challenge and help drive community fundraising forward, we would love to hear from you. N.B. A Driving Licence (or equivalent) is essential for this role. Closing date for applications: 5PM on Monday 23rd November 2026 Anticipated interview date: Week beginning 29 November 2026 Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and or people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds. We'd be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. Disability Confident Employer We're a Disability Confident Employer and we're committed to promoting equality and diversity. You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment. We currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with visa applications. Safeguarding We're committed to safe and responsible recruitment and to protecting the wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to support this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will not be required for this role. We have a wide range of employee benefits, including: Encouraging work-life balance 39 days' paid annual leave, including bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees Additional annual leave entitlement based on length of employment Smart working and flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay and enhanced leave for new parents Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave Free 24/7 access to a virtual GP and a confidential support helpline Special leave, disability leave and carers' leave options Cycle to work and death in service schemes Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn and access to lifestyle savings and wellbeing offers Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans and a wide range of training opportunities Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities Modern offices designed for in-person and remote collaboration Supportive employee networking groups and opportunities to influence how we work Four days' paid volunteering leave each year across MS Society and other charity activities No agencies please. 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