Community and Corporate Fundraiser

Perth Autism Support; Perth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace Pension

28 days annual leave (including Xmas/

Annual leave bonus on birthday

Additional leave for nursery/Primary 1

Staff Health and Wellbeing Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Perth Autism Support in Perth, Scotland, seeks a dedicated fundraising lead to grow community and corporate fundraising income. You will build and steward relationships with businesses, schools and community groups while coordinating campaigns to meet the charity’s income targets.

The role focuses on developing fundraising events and campaigns, maintaining CRM records, and delivering a programme that supports autistic children and their families. This is a full-time role based in Perth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow community and corporate fundraising income for Perth Autism Support to hit the annual target of about £50,000.
• Develop strong relationships with businesses, community groups, schools, supporters and volunteers to create sustainable fundraising opportunities.

Job description

About Us

Perth Autism Support was founded in 2011 to address the gaps in support for autistic children, young people and their families across Perth & Kinross. In 2026, we have over 1400 families registered for services and support children, young people and families through the following service areas:Children’s ServicesTransitions Services (encompassing three project areas – Engage, Enterprise and Employability)Family and Education Services (including our Early Years project and Autistic Adults Peer Support).

We are governed by a Board of Trustees (6) and we have a staff team of 35. We are based in our centre in Perth City but work across the whole of the Perth & Kinross region. For more information, visit perthautismsupport.org.uk.

Benefits

• Workplace Pension
• 28 days annual leave (including Christmas/New Year closedown), with additional days for continuous service
• 1 extra annual leave day on employee's birthday if this falls on a usual working day
• 1 extra annual leave day if the employee has a child/young person starting nursery/Primary 1/S1
• Staff Health and Wellbeing Programme
• Extensive learning and development opportunities

Role Purpose:

To lead and grow community and corporate fundraising income for Perth Autism Support with an annual income target of approximately £50,000. The overall team target is around £1m. The postholder will develop strong relationships with businesses, community groups, schools, supporters and volunteers and individuals creating sustainable fundraising opportunities that increase income, awareness and engagement. This role will play a key role in delivering the charity's fundraising strategy, achieving agreed income targets and ensuring supporters receive an exceptional experience.

Success Measures (Year 1):

• Achieve agreed fundraising target of £80,000 with scope to increase over the next 5 years
• Increase supporter retention and repeat fundraising participation
• Deliver a programme of community fundraising events and campaigns
• Maintain accurate CRM records and reporting
• Contribute positively to the charity achieving its overall £1 million income target.

You will be an ambassador for Perth Autism Support, building relationships across the community to further our vision to support autistic children and young people to reach their full potential.