Events & Fundraising Lead

Scvo; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Physiotherapy and Occupational He

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Non-contributory Life Assurance Scheme

Workplace Pension

Savings Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Rewards

Significant Discount Opportunities

Job summary

Quarriers in Glasgow is seeking an ambitious Events & Fundraising Lead to grow fundraising, partnerships and events. You will build relationships with community groups, corporate partners and NHS partners, while showcasing the William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre as a premier venue.

You will take events from inquiry to delivery, manage sponsorship opportunities, and drive income generation with a creative, hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, events, business development or customer-focused commercial roles.
• Strong networking ability and talent for building lasting relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Grow community fundraising and develop new ways for people and organisations to support Quarriers.
• Build relationships with supporters, businesses, NHS partners, charities, universities and community groups.
• Support volunteers and coordinate fundraising events to engage communities.
• Create sponsorship and partnership opportunities delivering real value.
• Promote WQSEC’s conference, meeting and training facilities to grow venue income.
• Manage events from first enquiry to the big day, including bookings, catering and tech.
• Deliver excellent client and partner experiences to encourage repeat support.
• Own income generation targets and use creative approaches to maximise growth opportunities.

Skills

Fundraising

Events management

Relationship building

Communication skills

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

CRM / database systems

Job description

## Events & Fundraising Lead* Quarriers* Full time* £32,177* Hybrid: Glasgow* Closing 10th November 2026* Advertised from 27th October 2026* 35 hours per week.#### Role**Love bringing people together, creating brilliant events and turning great ideas into opportunities that makea difference? This could be the role for you.****Your new opportunity**We’re looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded **Events & Fundraising Lead** joinQuarriers and help us grow our fundraising, partnerships and events.This is no ordinary fundraising role. One day you could be building relationships with community groups and corporatepartners, the next you could be bringing a conference to life, developing a new fundraising idea or showcasingWilliam Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre (WQSEC) as a fantastic venue for events and training.You’ll have the freedom to build connections, spot opportunities and make things happen – all while generatingvaluable income that supports the work of Quarriers and WQSEC.**What you’ll be doing*** Growing community fundraising and developing new ways for people and organisations to support Quarriers.* Building exciting relationships with supporters, businesses, NHS partners, charities, universities and community groups.* Supporting volunteers and bringing people together around fundraising activities and events.* Creating sponsorship and partnership opportunities that deliver real value.* Promoting WQSEC’s conference, meeting and training facilities and helping to grow venue income.* Taking events from the first enquiry through to the big day – coordinating bookings, catering, technology, room set-up and everything in between.* Delivering a fantastic experience that keeps clients, supporters and partners coming back.* Taking ownership of income generation, target achievement and performance, using creative approaches to maximise growth opportunities.**What we’re looking for**You might already work in fundraising, events or business development – or you may have built your experience in acustomer-focused commercial role. What matters most is that you’re a confident relationship-builder who enjoysvariety, takes ownership and can turn opportunities into action.**You’ll bring:*** Experience in fundraising, business development, events management or customer relationship management.* A natural ability to network, engage and build lasting relationships.* Excellent organisation skills and the confidence to juggle different projects, events and deadlines.* A creative, proactive approach and plenty of ideas.* Strong communication and customer service skills.* Experience of working towards financial or income-generation targets.* Confidence using Microsoft Office and CRM or database systems.* A full valid UK driving licence with access to your own car is essential.Charity-sector, venue or conference experience would be a bonus, as would experience of working with volunteers orusing Raiser’s Edge – but don’t let that stop you applying if you have great transferable experience.**A role with variety and flexibility**This is a **full-time role working 35 hours per week**. We work in an agile way, so your week will be ablend of working from WQSEC in Glasgow, visiting communities and partners across Scotland, and working fromhome, depending on what you need to achieve.Fundraising and great events don’t always happen Monday to Friday, 9 to 5, so **occasional evening and weekendworking will be required** to support events and fundraising activity.If you’re looking for a varied role where you can be creative, build meaningful partnerships, deliver memorableevents and see the impact of your work, we’d love to hear from you.**About Us**Quarriers is one of Scotland’s leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerablechildren, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequalityof opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.**Benefits*** Free Physiotherapy and Occupational Health* 24/7 Access to Employee Assistance Programme* Non-contributory Life Assurance Scheme* Workplace Pension* Savings Scheme* Cycle to Work Scheme* Long Service Rewards* Significant Discount Opportunities#### Application notesFor further information and to apply, please visit our website.Interviews will be held face to face on **Tuesday 24th November***Please note: Quarriers cannot guarantee visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must have the right to work inthe UK or be able to secure this independently.*