Fundraising Officer

Rainforest Foundation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An environmental advocacy organization based in Greater London is seeking a part-time Fundraising Officer to drive their income generation and donor engagement strategies. This hybrid role requires experience in fundraising and excellent communication skills. Key responsibilities include researching potential donors, assisting with grant applications, managing donor care, and supporting event initiatives. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture, aiming to tackle deforestation while enhancing community well-being.

Benefits

30 days annual leave (pro rata)

4% pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development allowance

Four weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in fundraising, ideally in a charity or international development context.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and thrive on collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising efforts and donor engagement strategies.
• Research trusts and foundations for support.
• Assist with grant applications and manage donor care.
• Support events like the London Marathon and implement digital strategies.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

CRM systems proficiency

Digital tools usage

Job description

About us

Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a values-driven organisation working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to protect the world’s rainforests and uphold their human rights. Since 1989, RFUK has partnered with forest peoples and grassroots organisations to secure land rights, challenge destructive industries, and influence laws and policies that safeguard forests and the people who depend on them.

Our mission is clear : to combine human rights and environmental protection to tackle deforestation. From the Congo Basin to the Amazon, our work has helped communities protect millions of hectares of rainforest. With a growing team of passionate advocates for social and environmental justice, we are committed to scaling up our impact to confront the accelerating climate and biodiversity crises.

About the role

Do you want to help drive fundraising efforts that make a global impact?

As Fundraising Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting RFUK’s income generation and donor engagement strategies. Working closely with the Senior Fundraising Coordinator, you’ll contribute to a range of activities:

• Research trusts and foundations
• Assist with grant applications
• Manage donor care
• Support events such as the London Marathon
• Help implement our digital engagement strategy

This is a part-time role (21 hours per week), fixed-term for 12 months with the possibility of extension. Based in London with hybrid working options, we offer flexibility, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a lasting difference.

About you

You’re an organised and proactive individual with demonstrable experience in fundraising, ideally within a charity or international development context. You have excellent communication skills, a strong eye for detail, and confidence in using CRM systems and digital tools to manage donor relationships. You thrive on collaboration, can juggle multiple tasks, and are committed to RFUK’s values of environmental and social justice.

If you’re passionate about protecting rainforests and supporting Indigenous communities, we’d love to hear from you.

Job description and benefits

• 30 days annual leave (pro rata)
• 4% pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning and development allowance
• Four weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility

Location

Hybrid role based in our Bethnal Green office. The postholder would usually be required to work in the office a minimum of one day per week during their probation period. This can be reviewed with their Line Manager thereafter.

Application Process

To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by Monday 12th January 2026, by 9AM. Please be aware that the form will be anonymised for review by the panel. If you have not heard from us within 10 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held on 28th January 2026. Please let us know in your application if you are available to attend an online interview.