Community Fundraiser - Forth Valley & Fife

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

At Marie Curie, our Community Fundraising team plays a vital role in supporting our mission to provide care and support through illness. We are a dedicated and collaborative group of professionals and volunteers who share a deep commitment to making an impact in communities across the region.

As a Community Fundraiser, you will be the driving force behind our regional fundraising efforts. Your role will involve building relationships with supporters, engaging with volunteers, and creating opportunities for individuals and groups to contribute to our life-changing work. You’ll help grow our presence in the community and deliver campaigns that make a tangible impact.

What you can achieve:

• Increase community engagement with Marie Curie’s mission.
• Empower and motivate volunteers to reach new heights in fundraising.
• Deliver campaigns that leave a lasting legacy for those in need.

Main responsibilities:

• Build and develop a network of fundraising groups and volunteers, providing them with excellent stewardship.
• Deliver local elements of key national campaigns, such as the Great Daffodil Appeal and Blooming Great Tea Party.
• Create opportunities to grow community involvement and financial support through proactive outreach and relationship building.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including local media, businesses, and community groups.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and fundraising policies while maintaining accurate financial records.

Key Criteria:

• Proven experience managing volunteers or community engagement in a paid or voluntary capacity.
• Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate.
• Strong organizational abilities, including planning, prioritization, and working to budgets and targets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management.
• A full UK driver’s license and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Experience with corporate partnerships, local media engagement, and campaign implementation.
• Knowledge of PR/marketing principles and fundraising operations.

Application & Interview Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and Cover Letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: Sunday 9th February 2025

Salary:  £26,370 - 29,297 depending on experience

Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)

Based: Home-based role within Forth Valley & Fife (with regular travel to Edinburgh/Glasgow)

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Car