Area Fundraiser Bristol

AWE; Bristol; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Bristol seeks an Area Fundraiser to drive community fundraising efforts and raise awareness of its services. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, with experience in fundraising or sales. This role involves working evening and weekend events across various locations. A UK driving license is essential. Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits offered.

Benefits

33 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution

Occupational health and wellbeing services

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Energetic and enthusiastic about fundraising and community engagement.
• Proven success in a relevant role such as fundraising or sales.
• Full UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive fundraising and community engagement in the Bristol area.
• Raise awareness of Children's Hospice South West through events and communications.
• Lead volunteer management and achieve financial targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Fundraising experience

Sales experience

Job description

Could you be our next Area Fundraiser in Bristol?

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic fundraiser to join our team in Bristol - driving fundraising and community engagement to increase support for CHSW’s vital work with children and families.

Children’s Hospice South West is a well-established and successful charity dedicated to the provision of hospice care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families in the South West. We aim to recruit passionate, friendly and enthusiastic staff who are motivated to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who visit us.

£33,139 - £38,908
Dual based (Charlton Farm and home) with regular travel across the Bristol area
30 - 37 hours per week (with regular weekend and evening work) Full time or 0.8 FTE considered

Join our busy team in a role where you can bring your enthusiasm and drive to develop income, build relationships, grow event support and initiate opportunities across the community.

An engaging and inspiring communicator, you will raise significant awareness of Children's Hospice South West by achieving demanding speaking engagement and other non-financial and financial targets. Leading volunteer management within the area, excellent organisational skills and proven success in a relevant role such as fundraising or sales will be a huge advantage.

This interesting and varied role has a requirement to work during evenings and at weekends and at different locations across the South West and the UK at times. Work will be undertaken from home, Charlton Farm hospice (Wraxall on the southern edges of Bristol) and across the community. A full UK driving licence is an essential requirement.

Closing Date: 18th August 2025
Anticipated Interviews: w/c 25th August 2025

CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Registration Number 1003314

Why Work For Us

Our employees work hard every day to make the most of short and precious lives. We are proud to support them with a range of enhanced benefits which include:

• 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
• enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
• personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
• group life insurance scheme
• training and development opportunities
• environmental and green agenda
• a supportive and inclusive environment
• a chance to make a real difference

This fantastic opportunity will give you the chance to explore the wonders of the South West, whether you are already located here, you are a returner or looking for a different way of life; the South West offers a high quality of life and great leisure opportunities. These environmental attractions are matched by the excellent reputation of the highly successful Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) as an organisation and local employer.

You may also have experience in the following: Fundraiser, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Grants, Trusts, Donor Management, Fundraising, Not for Profit, Business Development, Grants Fundraiser, Foundations, Donations, Major Gifts, Trust Fundraiser, Client Relationship etc.

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