Fundraising Development Officer

DYS Space Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension contributions

Employee assistance programme 24/7

Casual dress code

CPD opportunities

Chromebook and work mobile

Job summary

Space, a Devon-based charity, is seeking an experienced Fundraising Officer to grow income from non-government sources. You will join a small team to develop Space’s fundraising strategy and secure funding for youth programmes.

The role requires proven fundraising results, relationship building with donors, trusts, corporate partners, and campaigns. It offers 37 hours per week, permanent contract, and benefits outlined by Space.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated fundraising experience in charitable/community organisations.
• Proven track record securing funding from diverse sources.
• Ability to build and steward donor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Increase income from non-government sources for Space.
• Work in a small team to develop Space’s fundraising strategy.
• Build relationships with donors, trusts, foundations and corporates.
• Deliver fundraising campaigns, events and challenges.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor engagement

Grant applications

Relationship building

Job description

About the job

Location: Devon-Wide, based in Exeter

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £31,015 - £33,119 (starting salary subject to experience)

Deadline for application: 9am on the 30th November 2026

Interview Date: 9th December 2026

Job Reference: DYS366

About Space

We are an ambitious and innovative charity committed to ‘unlocking potential with young people and their communities’. Building on an established reputation of successful youth work and other services, Space is seeking to support even more young people by developing current and new services and increasing the scope of what we do.

Space’s core values are:

• Integrity - doing what's right even when no one is looking
• Respect - interacting with fairness, kindness and dignity
• Determination - we give people a second chance and a third, fourth
• Collaborative - doing great things together and with others
• Accountable - managing risk, taking responsibility and be accountable to each other and our stakeholders
• Dynamic - creating fun and a little bit of weirdness

What is the role

Space’s income comes from a variety of sources including:

• Government contracts and grants
• Grants from Trusts and Foundations
• Individual donations
• Community and Corporate Support

The postholder’s main priority will be to increase income from non-governmental sources. They will be working in a small team to contribute towards and develop Space’s fundraising strategy.

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Fundraising Officer who has a track record of securing funding and generating income for charitable or community-focused organisations.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who already has practical fundraising experience and is ready to use their skills to make a meaningful difference to young people across Devon.

This role is ideally suited to someone with professional fundraising experience who enjoys both building relationships and delivering tangible fundraising results. You will bring experience in some or all of the following areas:

• Corporate fundraising and partnership development
• Community fundraising and supporter engagement
• Trusts, foundations and grant applications
• Individual giving and donor stewardship
• Fundraising campaigns, events and challenges

What We Offer

• Annual leave: 6 weeks for the first 5 years then increased to 7 weeks (pro-rata’d for part-time roles)
• Additional 3 Statutory days given between Christmas and new year plus bank holidays
• Pension contributions starting at 6% rising to 8% in the third year
• Employee assistance programme 24/7
• Casual dress code
• Continuous Professional Development: Formal and informal training opportunities
• Chromebook and work mobile

Safeguarding Statement and Pre-Employment Checks

At SPACE, we work with young people and are fully committed to ensuring their safeguarding and welfare is a priority at all times. As part of our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, all of our employees, contractors and volunteers will be expected to comply. Upon a conditional offer of appointment being made, all employees will also be required to satisfy our pre-employment screening process which will include:

• An identity check (photo ID)
• Receipt of satisfactory references cover for 3 years to current
• Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK
• A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)