Community Fundraiser

Marie Curie UK; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Loan schemes

Professional development opportunities

Industry-leading training

Employee Assistance Programmes

Enhanced benefits

Blue Light Card membership

Subsidised Eye Care

Job summary

A leading end-of-life charity is seeking a Community Fundraiser to build and support its volunteer community. In this hybrid role, you will lead local fundraising campaigns and foster relationships with volunteers. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in volunteer management, outstanding communication skills, and strong organizational abilities. This full-time position offers flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits including annual leave and 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.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience using databases.

Responsibilities

• Grow, recruit and support volunteering and fundraising groups.
• Lead local delivery of flagship campaigns.
• Champion volunteering in your area, increasing community involvement.
• Collaborate across teams and with external partners.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold excellent fundraising practice.

Skills

Volunteer management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Database management

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie

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.

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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.

Close date for applications: Sunday 25th January 2026

Contract: Full time hours (35 hours per week)

Based: Hybrid role, 1-2 days in Bristol Office

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

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