Fundraiser

Premier; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier is seeking a Regional Fundraiser in Bedford to grow income across diverse streams, acting as a local ambassador for the charity. You will build strong relationships with supporters, businesses, and community groups, driving engagement and sustainable income.

The role requires driving flexibility, evening/weekend availability, and local travel. You will work with the Regional Fundraising Team Manager to implement plans and ensure compliant, impactful fundraising in the community.

Qualifications

• Driver with own car is essential.
• Passionate about working in the charity sector.
• Any experience of fundraising would be welcomed.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Experience using MS Office and CRMs to manage activity.
• Excellent networking, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel locally as needed.
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience preferred; driving license desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver net income targets across multiple fundraising streams.
• Develop and maintain connections with supporters, local businesses, community groups, and volunteers.
• Create and implement local fundraising plans aligned with our strategy.
• Ensure positive supporter experiences and accurate CRM records.
• Collaborate with hospice, retail, marketing, and fundraising teams to deliver initiatives.
• Maintain fundraising compliance and data management.

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

Communication

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

CRMs

Job description

# Fundraiser£27,700 yearly* CV-Library* Bedford, BedfordshirePermanent Charity### Job DescriptionAre you passionate about making a lasting impact in your local community? If you thrive on building relationships, creating opportunities, and driving meaningful change we have just the role for you. Our client is a prestigious charity seeking a Regional Fundraiser to support their fundraising plans. Their office is based in Bedford.As a Regional Fundraiser, you will deliver sustainable net income through a diverse range of income streams, tailored to your local community. You will be a visible ambassador for the charity, working closely with supporters, volunteers, businesses, and community groups to grow engagement and income. Collaborating with the Regional Fundraising Team Manager and colleagues, you will contribute to planning, delivery, and mitigation across key income streams, ensuring fundraising is effective, compliant, and impactful.This role is all about people, partnerships, and purpose - representing the charity in the community, nurturing relationships, and inspiring support for those who rely on our services.Your role:Drive Income Growth: Deliver net income targets across multiple fundraising streams, including corporate partnerships, in-memory giving, events, and volunteer-led initiatives.Build Relationships: Develop and maintain strong connections with supporters, local businesses, community groups, and volunteers.Strategic Delivery: Create and implement local fundraising plans in line with our overall strategy, collaborating with colleagues to maximise impact.Supporter Stewardship: Ensure every supporter has a positive experience, championing best practice and maintaining accurate CRM records.Cross-Team Collaboration: Work across hospice, retail, marketing, and fundraising teams to deliver innovative and effective fundraising initiatives.Compliance & Best Practice: Maintain high standards of fundraising compliance and data management, ensuring trust and transparency with all stakeholders.What We're Looking ForDriver with own car is essentialPassionate about working in the charity sectorAny experience of fundraising would be welcomedStrong relationship-building skillsExperience using MS Office and CRM's to manage activityExcellent networking, communication, and collaboration skillsFlexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel locally as neededDegree-level education or equivalent experience preferred; driving license desirableWhy Apply?This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in your community, building meaningful relationships and driving support for hospice care. You will be part of a motivated, passionate team, with opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development.Apply today and be part of something truly meaningful