Centre Fundraising Manager - Aberdeen

Maggie's Centres; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,577 - 43,836; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Generous sick leave

Tailored learning and development opportunities

Workplace pension

Travel and cycle loans

Job summary

A prominent charity organization in Aberdeen is looking for a Centre Fundraising Manager to develop and implement a fundraising strategy aimed at raising income from various sources. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of fundraising experience, strong IT skills, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Responsibilities include managing the fundraising portfolio, enhancing existing relationships, and generating new business leads. The role includes attractive benefits such as holiday entitlement, a supportive working environment, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• At least three years fundraising experience including community and corporate.
• Excellent understanding of data protection and GDPR obligations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for raising centre income through new business opportunities.
• Oversee and manage the fundraising portfolio.
• Prepare and deliver innovative proposals for funding.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Relationship management

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Membership of the Institute of Fundraising

Job description

Overview

The purpose of the role is to develop and implement a centre specific fundraising plan to raise income from the community through a variety of fundraising sources.

As Centre Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for effectively and autonomously managing the full portfolio of activity relating to the centre and to manage complex networks and relationships which have a wider national focus. You will be responsible for fundraising across a range of income streams including businesses, individuals, community groups, volunteers and media contacts. There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as occasional overnight stays and UK travel.

Please note that interviews will be held on Monday 26th January in Maggie's Aberdeen.

Details

Application Deadline: 19 January 2026

Department: Centre Fundraising

Location: Aberdeen Centre

Compensation: £35,577 - £43,836 / year

Responsibilities

• Responsible for raising centre income through prospecting new business opportunities and retaining and maximising existing relationships through pro-active account management.
• With the support of the Head of Fundraising North you will oversee and manage the fundraising portfolio and understand priority activities to meet targets.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising to manage a budget and meet financial targets.
• Ensure a robust pipeline of fundraising activity is built for the immediate, medium and long term to reach income targets.
• Identify and develop new business leads to meet targets in line with Maggie’s fundraising strategy and maximising Maggie’s network of existing senior level contacts.
• Prepare and deliver innovative proposals for funding to potential and existing partners.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• Membership of the Institute of Fundraising is desirable
• At least three years fundraising experience including community and corporate
• Excellent IT skills and understanding of data protection and GDPR obligations
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Job benefits

• You’ll spend time at one of our incredible centres to experience our programme of support and see first-hand the difference we can make.
• A structured orientation week will cover everything you need to get settled in your new role.
• Holiday entitlement that helps you create a manageable work life balance.
• Generous sick leave cover.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities.
• Kitchen facilities with free tea, coffee and fruit bowl.
• Workplace pension and free financial advice from an independent financial advisor to help you plan for your future.
• Option to keep a pre-existing NHS pension if eligible.
• Travel and cycle loans.
• Eye test expenses and money towards glasses.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Our buddy system links you with a colleague to give you extra support in your first few months.
• Facilitated stress management courses and access to our clinical psychologists for support.