Fundraising Officer

Northumberland National Park Authority; Hexham; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Northumberland National Park Authority is seeking a Fundraising Officer to enhance its fundraising efforts. This role involves developing grant applications and establishing relationships with funding bodies, all within a collaborative team environment. The position offers flexible working hours and membership in the Local Authority Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Membership of the Local Authority Pension Scheme

Flexible working and flexi-time

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in fundraising or communications.
• Ability to create compelling proposals and funding opportunities.
• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling grant applications to support conservation projects.
• Create persuasive funding proposals and build relationships with grant-making bodies.

Skills

Fundraising

Communications

Proposal Writing

Planning

Relationship Management

Job description

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Northumberland National Park is a landscape like no other. Stretching from Hadrian’s Wall to the Cheviot Hills, it’s a place where history, nature and people have coexisted for thousands of years. England’s most tranquil National Park, it is home to rolling moorland, rare wildlife, star-studded night skies, and a deep sense of peace. Yet it is also a place of energy, learning and ambition—a landscape alive with potential.

At Northumberland National Park Authority, we work to conserve and enhance this extraordinary place and open it up to more people from all walks of life. Now, we are looking for a talented and motivated Fundraising Officer to help us take that mission even further.

• Location: Based at Hexham, with some home working
• Hours: 22.2 hours per week (working pattern to be agreed)
• Contract: Permanent

Northumberland National Park Authority is expanding its fundraising team and seeking a passionate individual to help secure support for our vital work. As Fundraising Officer, you will play a key role in developing compelling grant applications to support our conservation and engagement projects.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small team in a highly rewarding environment. You’ll work with supportive colleagues to create persuasive funding proposals and help build lasting relationships with trusts, foundations, and other grant-making bodies. With significant prospect research already completed, you’ll be able to make an immediate impact.

We’re Looking for Someone Who Has:

• Demonstrable experience in fundraising or communications
• Proven ability to create compelling proposals and funding opportunities
• An enterprising attitude with the creativity to develop strong cases for support
• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills, able to meet tight deadlines
• A good understanding of funder expectations and experience in managing relationships effectively

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a supportive organisation with strong values and a clear mission. In return, we offer:

• Membership of the Local Authority Pension Scheme
• Flexible working and flexi-time
• A positive, collaborative culture
• Opportunities for professional development