Community Fundraiser

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's hospice is seeking a Community Fundraiser in Loughborough. The role involves building relationships and coordinating fundraising activities in the Derbyshire area. Candidates should have experience in fundraising or customer-facing roles, effective communication skills, and a valid UK driving licence. This position offers a hybrid working model after six months and various employee benefits including healthcare and pension schemes.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Hybrid working after 6 months

Healthcare Cashback plan

Life Assurance

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Affordable meals

Free access to an employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, customer-facing sales or marketing roles.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• A valid UK driving licence and ability to travel within the East Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for relationship fundraising activities.
• Build and manage relationships with community groups and individuals.
• Coordinate community fundraising activities and support third-party fundraisers.

Skills

Building relationships

Good verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Fundraiser

The closing date is 01 December 2025

Do you thrive on building meaningful relationships? Are you passionate about making a difference through fundraising, marketing, or customer service? Do you have strong local knowledge of Derbyshire and its communities? If so this could be your perfect role!

Main duties of the job

As our service continues to grow, we're looking for a passionate and people-focused Community Fundraiser to join our friendly, driven and dynamic Income Generation & Marketing Team and help us reach even more families. Location: You will be based at the Hospice in Loughborough full time for the first six months, moving to a hybrid contract thereafter. There is a requirement to travel around the East Midlands mainly covering Derbyshire and Northwest Leicestershire (Coalville, Ashby) for events, meetings and community engagement. Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, 9:00am‑5:00pm, with occasional evening and weekend work to support events and fundraising activities.

About us

Rainbows Childrens Hospice provides specialist palliative care and end‑of‑life support to over 750 babies, children, and young people living with life‑limiting conditions and terminal illnesses, as well as approximately 3,000 people including families, siblings and carers across the East Midlands. We are here to brighten short lives and support families wherever they are.

Job responsibilities

As Community Fundraiser you will be responsible for delivering relationship fundraising activity within Derbyshire. This includes building and managing relationships with:

• Community Groups
• Schools
• Local Authorities
• Community‑based Businesses
• Individual Supporters

With a focus on generating income, you’ll work to strengthen connections and inspire people to support Rainbows through donations, events and volunteering. Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Growing income by developing relationships with supporters in your area
• Maximising donor engagement, retention and loyalty through meaningful relationship management
• Coordinating and delivering community fundraising activities and supporting third‑party fundraisers
• Ensuring compliance with the Fundraising Code of Practice
• Maintaining accurate records and data using our CRM system
• Collaborating with colleagues to deliver tailored communication and cultivation strategies
• Recruiting, training and supporting proactive volunteers to represent Rainbows in the community

Further responsibilities can be found by downloading the Job Description.

Requirements

A fundraising, customer‑facing sales or marketing role. Building relationships with individuals from all walks of life. Delivering presentations or speaking confidently to groups. Communicating clearly and effectively both in writing and verbally. Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough
• Hybrid working location after 6 months (must be at the Hospice to start)
• Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop
• Healthcare Cashback plan
• Life Assurance
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough
• Free tea, coffee and fruit whilst at the Hospice
• Free access to an employee assistance programme
• Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Unofficial benefits: Fun events, all staff away days, guest visitors

For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Gary Farnfield, Community Fundraising Manager, on [e-mail].

To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

This role is subject to a Standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and comprehensive pre‑employment screening, including employment referencing covering the past five years.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Experience

• Working in a fundraising role, customer‑facing sales or marketing role.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and develop relationships with a variety of people from different backgrounds.
• Organising and planning own work, identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities to meet agreed objectives.
• Giving presentations/speaking to groups of people.
• Good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Internet Explorer, Word and Excel.
• Administrative and record‑keeping skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, clarity, tact and the ability to adapt communication to suit audience.
• Accuracy, consistency and attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to build relationships both within and beyond the organisation.
• Ability to engage with and interact with supporters at all different levels.
• Car Driver – valid UK driving licence.
• A willingness to travel within the East Midlands.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Physically capable of handling, setting up, and dismantling equipment at Rainbows events, in accordance with Manual Handling training and guidelines.
• One Team – working together with fairness and respect.
• People‑Centred – championing inclusivity, compassion and clarity.
• Aim High – adapting, learning and sharing our expertise.
• Own It – focused, committed and accountable.
• Fundraising for a similar organisation.
• Developing relationships with supporters or clients.
• Recruiting and working with volunteers.
• Experience of working collaboratively on proposals and projects.
• Access to Charity CRM Database.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Address

Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.