Business Development and Fundraising Officer

Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 32,238 - 39,403; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension

Flexible working options

Job summary

A community advice charity is looking for a Business Development and Fundraising Officer. This role involves identifying income streams, managing fundraising frameworks, and developing relationships with stakeholders. The successful candidate must have proven experience in securing funding, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. This position supports the bureau's mission to provide impartial advice and improve community welfare, offering a salary of £35,821 per year and opportunities for hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in securing charitable funding and business development.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify additional income streams through grants and donations.
• Develop and manage the fundraising framework.
• Work with the CEO to build relationships with funders and stakeholders.

Skills

Charitable funding

Business development

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Proposal writing

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Digital platforms

Education

Institute of Fundraising qualification

Job description

Business Development and Fundraising Officer

Location: Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau (Hybrid / Remote with dedicated time in bureau)

Hours: 33 hours per week

Contract: 24 months ringfenced initially

Salary: £35,821 p·a. (plus employer pension and flexible working options)

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Closing date: 23 January 2026
Interviews: Early February 2026

About the Bureau

Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau is an independent local charity and a member of the Scottish Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux. We provide free, confidential and impartial advice to people across Dundee, as well as Tayside and Scotland through national project delivery. We support people to resolve problems, understand their rights and improve their lives. We are committed to equality, inclusion and the delivery of high‑quality, nationally accredited advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify additional income streams, including new grants, donations, and unrestricted income.
• Develop and manage the fundraising framework.
• Work with the CEO to develop and maintain relationships with funders, stakeholders, and the broader community.
• Help implement a marketing strategy to enhance the bureau’s visibility.
• Create a self-sustaining role within the organisation with measurable results.
• Drive the growth of charitable funding and strengthen relationships with new and existing supporters to continue delivering trusted, quality‑assured advice and support to the community.
• Shape new opportunities, build partnerships and ensure the bureau remains responsive to local needs.

Our annual income is currently £850,000 - £900,000 per year. We aim to increase this to over £1 million within the next 12-24 months. We currently spend over 90% of our income on staffing costs with very little unrestricted income to work with.

All fundraising activity must comply with the bureau’s funding framework and adhere to the principles of the Fundraising Guarantee and Good Fundraising practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in securing charitable funding and business development.
• Ability to produce high-quality, high-value funding proposals.
• Strong organisational skills with a collaborative, proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑management skills.
• Commitment to the aims and values of the Citizens Advice Bureau.
• Proven track record of securing charitable funding from a variety of sources with ability to create multi‑year project budgets and knowledge of full cost recovery model.
• Working knowledge of online trust fundraising research.
• Demonstrable experience in a business development and/or fundraising role.
• Experience of building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce high‑quality proposals, reports, and marketing materials.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team, contributing to shared goals and supporting colleagues across functions.
• Understanding of ethical fundraising standards, including Good Fundraising principles.
• Qualified member of the Institute of Fundraising (Certificate or Diploma) or working towards one.
• Knowledge and experience of strategy development and implementation, particularly within the third sector.
• Understanding of the key principles and methods of data collection, monitoring, and evaluation for service improvement.
• Ability to positively influence stakeholders and manage strategic relationships.
• Experience of using evidence and evaluation data to support funding applications and reporting.
• Experience in managing communications across a range of mediums, including strong understanding of social media and digital platforms for public engagement.
• Understanding of the financial pressures facing Third Sector agencies.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Aims and Principles of the Citizens Advice Bureau.
• Experience of securing unrestricted or core funding in a charity setting.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and strategic with a strong commitment to the values and aims of the Citizens Advice Bureau. They will combine proven experience in charitable fundraising and business development with excellent communication and relationship‑management skills. The postholder will demonstrate initiative and a collaborative approach by working effectively across teams and with external partners to ensure the bureau’s long-term sustainability and visibility.

Please attach an up-to-date CV with a covering letter outlining your main skills, experience and suitability for the role. One of your referees should be your present or most recent employer. If you have not been employed or have been out of employment for a long time, please give the name of someone who knows you sufficiently well to confirm the information you have given and to comment on your ability to do the job. This should not be a relative or friend.

Equal Opportunities

Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process.

Applications should be returned digitally, where possible. If you require information in an alternative format or need support with your application, please contact Claire Christie on 07354 847026 or email [e-mail].

We look forward to receiving your application by the closing date of 23 January 2026.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industry: Capital Markets