Fundraiser, NFP PEOPLE

Guardian Jobs; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (7% employer)

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Group life assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Eye tests allowance

On-site leisure centre

NHS discount schemes

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programmes

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Guardian Jobs in Cambridge is seeking an Engagement Fundraiser on a fixed-term contract (9–12 months). The role offers 18.75 hours per week (part-time) or 37.5 hours (full-time) with a salary of £26,000 to £28,000 per annum, pro-rata depending on skills and experience.

You will support face-to-face fundraising, recruit regular givers, gain consent for future communications, and ensure an excellent supporter experience from the first interaction, with a focus on long-term income growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, sales, customer service, hospitality, retail, events or another public-facing role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence speaking to a wide range of people.
• Warm, friendly and positive approach, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Resilience, self-motivation and the confidence to approach members of the public.

Responsibilities

• Supporter engagement and recruitment of regular givers.
• Fundraising activities and public representation on-site.
• Meet targets with a focus on quality and reporting.
• Ensure compliance and provide supporter care.
• Collaborate with team and contribute to overall fundraising goals.
• Maintain accuracy in capturing supporter information.

Skills

Fundraising

Sales

Public-facing role

Communication skills

Customer service

Job description

Fundraiser

Do you have fundraising, sales, customer service, hospitality, retail, events or experience in another public-facing role?

Position: Engagement Fundraiser

Location: Cambridge, Biomedical Campus

Salary: £26,000 to £28,000 per annum, pro-rata (depending on skills and experience)

Hours: 2 x part time roles as part of a job share (18.75 hours per week) or 1 x full-time role (37.5 hours per week)

Contract: Fixed Term 9-12 months

Closing Date: Sunday, 23rd August 2026, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received or a successful candidate is found.

About The Role

This role is about more than raising funds. You will help people feel connected to a hospital that matters deeply to the community, showing how their support can make excellent care even better. Every conversation should be warm, honest and supporter-centred.

You will support the face-to-face fundraising activity by recruiting and welcoming new regular givers, encouraging consent for future communications, and ensuring an excellent supporter experience from the first interaction.

In this role, you will help grow long-term, sustainable income while keeping supporters at the heart of everything the charity does.

You will be confident, resilient and enthusiastic, able to work towards targets while acting with integrity at all times.

Main areas of responsibility include

• Supporter engagement
• Fundraising
• Public representation
• Targets, quality and reporting
• Compliance and supporter care
• Team contribution

About You

We are looking for someone who has the passion and personality to build lasting relationships.

You will have:

• Experience in fundraising, sales, customer service, hospitality, retail, events or another public-facing role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence speaking to a wide range of people.
• A warm, friendly and positive approach, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Resilience, self-motivation and the confidence to approach members of the public.
• Comfortable working towards agreed targets while maintaining high standards of supporter care.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when capturing supporter information.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently in different locations.
• A good team player who is willing to share learning and support colleagues.
• Empathy and a passion and enthusiasm for the work of ACT.
• Commitment to acting with integrity and following fundraising compliance requirements.
• Willingness to work in person, on site and at approved fundraising venues, including some outdoor or event-based activity.
• A Driving Licence or access to a car/transportation

Full training will be provided, you just need to bring the enthusiasm and passion!

We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities, every new team member brings a unique perspective, helping us enrich and diversify our charity.

In Return

This is an amazing place to work!

You will receive a fantastic benefits package including:

• Pension Scheme with 7% Employer Contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday off
• Group Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Annual Eye Tests + £65 towards computer-use glasses
• On-site Leisure Centre
• NHS Discount Schemes
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Other roles you may have experience in include Fundraiser, Fundraising, Fundraising Officer, Sales, Sales Executive, Customer Service, Customer Service Agent, Retail, Hospitality, Front of House, Events Officer, Event Coordinator, Account Manager.