Fundraising Coordinator, Aberdeen Science Centre

UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent science centre organization in Aberdeen is seeking a Fundraising Coordinator to develop corporate sponsorship income and support wider fundraising activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating inspired proposals, coordinating venue hire, and assisting in individual giving campaigns. Excellent networking and proposal-writing skills are essential. This position offers a competitive salary of £27,444.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing corporate sponsorship income.
• Proven ability to write and submit successful funding proposals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop corporate sponsorship income for Aberdeen Science Centre.
• Create proposals to attract new sponsors.
• Coordinate venue hire and manage related enquiries and bookings.

Skills

Networking skills

Proposal writing

Fundraising experience

Job description

Fundraising Coordinator, Aberdeen Science Centre

Deadline 10 Oct 2025 Organisation Aberdeen Science Centre Job title Fundraising Coordinator Location Aberdeen Salary £27,444

The Fundraising Coordinator will develop Aberdeen Science Centre’s corporate sponsorship income as well as supporting wider fundraising activities to support Aberdeen Science Centre.

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, the Fundraising Coordinator will support the achievement of the fundraising target for the organisation through acquiring sponsorship to benefit both its restricted and unrestricted activities, applying for trusts and grants, as well as undertaking other fundraising activities.

The Fundraising Coordinator will attend networking events, utilise their existing network and research new prospective sponsors. They will meet with prospective sponsors and create bespoke, creative and inspiring proposals to grow income.

An area of focus will be to generate unrestricted income to support the core aims of Aberdeen Science Centre.

Whilst identifying opportunities, writing and submitting proposals will be a significant part of the role, it will also support and facilitate others across the organisation in achieving their funding targets.

The Fundraising Coordinator will also coordinate venue hire including dealing with enquiries, managing bookings, contracting and invoicing, and working with the marketing team to promote venue hire. The Fundraising Coordinator will also assist in the development of Aberdeen Science Centre’s individual giving including our donation points, online donations and campaigns, and the creation of Friends of ASC.