Community Fundraiser

Marie Curie UK; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and season tickets

Continuous professional development opportunities

Industry-leading training programmes

Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes

Enhanced bereavement and family friendly benefits

Access to Blue Light Card membership

Subsidised Eye Care

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Community Fundraiser to build and support a vibrant volunteer community in Bradford. The role involves engaging with local fundraising groups, leading campaigns, and fostering relationships to maximize volunteer impact. Ideal candidates will have experience in volunteer recruitment and engagement, strong communication skills, and organizational capabilities. This full-time position offers hybrid working, flexible hours, and attractive benefits including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with volunteers including recruitment, engagement, and ongoing support.
• Outstanding communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong organizational skills, including planning and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Grow, recruit and support volunteering and fundraising groups.
• Lead local delivery of flagship campaigns.
• Collaborate across teams and with external partners.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Microsoft Office

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Base pay range

This range is provided by Marie Curie UK. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Job Overview

As a Community Fundraiser, you’ll be at the heart of building and championing our volunteer community. You will work closely with local fundraising and volunteering groups, inspiring them to create meaningful activities that raise vital funds for Marie Curie. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Region, you’ll collaborate with passionate fundraising colleagues to grow and energise our volunteer network - helping new and existing volunteers feel empowered, supported, and excited to make a difference in their communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow, recruit and support volunteering and fundraising groups, building trusted relationships and nurturing an engaged, motivated volunteer community.
• Lead local delivery of flagship campaigns, including The Great Daffodil Appeal, working alongside volunteers to maximise reach and impact.
• Champion volunteering in your area, increasing community involvement through active outreach, events, and relationship‑building.
• Collaborate across teams and with external partners, ensuring volunteers have what they need to thrive and succeed.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold excellent fundraising practice, safeguarding volunteers and supporters.
• Use social media and local communication channels to celebrate volunteer achievements and inspire new supporters to get involved.

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience working with volunteers including recruitment, engagement, and ongoing support.
• Outstanding communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to inspire confidence in individuals and groups.
• Strong organisational skills, including planning, prioritising and managing budgets.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience using databases or CRM systems.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region, including some evenings and weekends.

Application Process

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please cite your preferred location.

Close date for applications:

Sunday 4th January 2026 (due to the festive period we aim to shortlist candidates w/c 5th January 2026.)

Contract:

Full time hours (35 hours per week)

Based:

Hybrid role, 3 days in Bradford Hospice

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 Care

Diversity and Inclusion

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We’re happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [e-mail]