Community Fundraising Manager - Scotland and North England

CHM; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Community Fundraising Manager to lead their regional fundraising team across Scotland and North England. This role involves developing innovative fundraising strategies, inspiring the team, and building relationships with supporters and partners. The ideal candidate will have proven success in community fundraising, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to making a difference for people affected by MS. The position offers flexible working and competitive salary of £33,044 per annum, with excellent benefits.

Benefits

38 days paid annual leave

Flexible working options

Generous sick pay entitlement

Free access to a virtual GP

Cycling to work scheme

Personalised development plans

Paid leave for volunteering

Qualifications

• Proven success in income generation and community fundraising.
• Strong leadership and team development experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Financial management expertise and ability to deliver against targets.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and CRM systems, with a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating a regional team to deliver income growth and operational excellence.
• Developing and implementing regional fundraising strategies and budgets.
• Building strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners.
• Identifying and securing new fundraising opportunities across multiple income streams.
• Ensuring compliance with fundraising standards and managing budgets effectively.
• Collaborating with internal teams to align fundraising activities with organisational goals.

Skills

Income generation

Community fundraising

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management

Microsoft Office competence

CRM systems

Job description

Position: Community Fundraising Manager Scotland & North England
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent
Location: Homebased (Covering Scotland & North England will be expected to travel widely within this area as part of the role)
Salary: £33,044 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Charity
You’ll start at the entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months.

About the Employer

This charity makes sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it’s this commitment that unites them across the UK.

Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus.

Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for fundraising and building strong community connections?
Do you thrive on leading teams, driving innovation, and achieving ambitious targets?

If so, the charity would love to hear from you! They are looking for a Community Fundraising Manager to lead their regional fundraising team across Scotland and North England.

In this role, you’ll develop and deliver innovative fundraising strategies, inspire and motivate your team, and build lasting relationships with supporters, businesses, and community partners to secure sustainable income.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and motivating a regional team to deliver income growth and operational excellence.
• Developing and implementing regional fundraising strategies and budgets.
• Building strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners.
• Identifying and securing new fundraising opportunities across multiple income streams.
• Ensuring compliance with fundraising standards and managing budgets effectively.
• Collaborating with internal teams to align fundraising activities with organisational goals.

What the employer is looking for:

• Proven success in income generation and community fundraising.
• Strong leadership and team development experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Financial management expertise and ability to deliver against targets.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and CRM systems, with a valid driving licence.

Why join this charity?

You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to making a real difference for people affected by MS. The organisation offers flexible working, professional development opportunities, and the chance to lead innovative fundraising initiatives that change lives.

Closing date for applications: 09:00 on Friday 12 January 2026

How to apply:

Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role.

Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage.

Equal Opportunities

This employer particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

Disability Confident Employer

Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they're committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact them to discuss. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about their employee benefits:

They have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):

• Encouraging work life balance

  • 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro‑rata for part‑time
  • More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
  • Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them)
  • Flexible working options

• Caring for you and your family

  • Generous sick pay entitlement
  • More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
  • Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
  • Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
  • Enhanced leave for new parents
  • Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
  • Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
  • 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro‑rata for part‑time
  • 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro‑rata for part‑time
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Death in service scheme
  • New family‑friendly benefits, including paid leave:
    • in the event of miscarriage or still birth
    • to support fertility treatments
    • for antenatal appointments for both parents

• Thinking about your finances

  • Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Discounted season ticket loan and interest‑free emergency loans
  • Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
  • New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

• Enriching your life at work

  • Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
  • Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
  • New, modern offices that embrace working together both in‑person and remotely
  • Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
  • Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
  • 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
  • 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours

Safeguarding

This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with.

This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment.

They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK

You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.