Fundraising and Communications Officer

Europia; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days’ annual leave

Wellbeing hour (monthly)

Living Pension

Death in service cover

Flexible working

Learning & development opportunities

Supportive multicultural team

Job summary

Europia is seeking a dedicated Fundraising & Communications professional to join our Manchester team. You will develop fundraising activities across grants, individual giving, corporate partnerships, campaigns and events, and research funding opportunities for CEO review.

You will lead donor relations, maintain records, and report on performance while also directing internal and external communications, social media, and content production.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and donor management.
• Experience of communications or marketing campaigns.
• Strong written and spoken English; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop fundraising activity across grants, individual giving, corporate partnerships, campaigns and events.
• Research funding opportunities and draft proposals for CEO review.
• Build relationships with donors and supporters, maintain accurate records and report on fundraising performance.
• Lead internal and external communications, managing social media, website content and newsletters.
• Create accessible, inclusive content that demonstrates our impact and enables community members to share their stories.
• Work with colleagues, volunteers and partners to deliver events that raise funds and increase Europia’s visibility.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor management

Communications

Content creation

Social media

CRM systems

Tools

CRM software

Job description

You will combine fundraising with engaging communications, helping Europia reach new supporters and bring the experiences of our communities to a wider audience.

Working with the CEO, colleagues and our fundraising subcommittee, you will:

• Develop fundraising activity across grants, individual giving, corporate partnerships, campaigns and events.
• Research funding opportunities and draft proposals for CEO review.
• Build relationships with donors and supporters, maintain accurate records and report on fundraising performance.
• Lead internal and external communications, managing social media, website content and newsletters.
• Create accessible, inclusive content that demonstrates our impact and enables community members to share their stories.
• Work with colleagues, volunteers and partners to deliver events that raise funds, engage supporters and increase Europia’s visibility.

About you

You will bring experience in fundraising and donor management, alongside experience of communications or marketing campaigns. You will be confident in creating content, managing social media and using data to understand what works.

We are looking for someone with strong written and spoken English, excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. You should be comfortable using digital tools, CRM systems and databases, building relationships with varied audiences, and managing competing priorities.

Above all, you will share our commitment to respectful, inclusive and community-led work. Familiarity with Central and Eastern European cultures or languages is welcome but is not essential.

If you have not previously combined fundraising and communications in one role, we will offer informal mentoring from experienced professionals across the sector to support your development.

Key information

• Locations: Manchester
• Role Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Full-Time

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, and people with lived experience of migration or the asylum system.

For an informal conversation about the role or support with your application, contact Danail Georgiev, Operations Manager, at [e-mail].

More about this role

• Closing Date: Monday 7th December 2026 at 12:00pm
• Closing Time: 12:00 Noon
• Employee Benefits: 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.A paid monthly wellbeing hour.Employee Assistance Programme.Living Pension.Death in service cover after passing probation.Opportunities for flexible working, learning and professional development.A supportive, multicultural team where your ideas and contribution are valued.
• Working Pattern Details: This is a Monday to Friday: 09:00-17:00 position which is office based in the St. Thomas Centre
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes