Senior Relationships Fundraiser

Sobell House; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobell House is seeking a Relationships Fundraising Officer in Oxford to build and cultivate fundraising relationships within the Oxfordshire community. You will steward challenge event supporters and help drive income in line with the charity's strategy.

The role focuses on managing third-party events such as the Oxford Half, Blenheim 7k, Trail Escapes, Bike Oxford, Abingdon Marathon and the London Marathon, with a fixed-term contract of around 11 months starting February 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising in a community setting, paid or voluntary.
• Knowledgeable about challenge events.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Can-do attitude and teamwork mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop fundraising relationships in the Oxfordshire community.
• Provide excellent stewardship to challenge event supporters.
• Increase income and deliver the fundraising strategy.
• Oversee third-party challenge fundraising events (Oxford Half, Blenheim 7k, Trail Escapes, Bike Oxford, Abingdon Marathon, London Marathon).

Skills

Fundraising in community setting

Challenge events experience

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Teamwork and can-do attitude

Job description

Salary£34,854 Hours37.5 hours per week LocationSobell House Hospice Charity Office

Are you passionate about making a real difference and thrive on building meaningful, long-term relationships?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Relationships Fundraising Team that offers to contribute to the impactful work of Sobell House.

The main purpose of this role is to build and develop fundraising relationships in the Oxfordshire community by providing excellent stewardship to all challenge event supporters, in order to increase income and deliver the agreed fundraising strategy. You will be responsible for third-party challenge fundraising events, including but not limited to the Oxford Half, Blenheim 7k, Trail Escapes, Bike Oxford, Abingdon Marathon, and London Marathon alongside individual challenge fundraisers

This position is offered on a fixed-term contract for approx. 11 months, starting from February 2027.

Who we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who:

• Experienced of fundraising in a community setting on a paid or voluntary basis or of working in a related area.
• Is passionate and knowledgeable about challenge events.
• Has strong organizational skills and can manage multiple large projects.
• Communicates effectively and develop excellent relationships internally and externally.
• Possesses a can-do attitude and a passion for teamwork.

Sobell House Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The postholder will be required to undergo identity checks including a DBS check before taking up the role.

Our aim is to provide care at the heart of our community, and we can do this best when our staff truly reflects that community. To ensure that we represent and support everyone, we welcome job applications from people of all backgrounds and with differing experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other aspect of a person’s background.

We support flexible working where possible and welcome applications from people who need or want to work on a part-time basis and who might be interested in a job share.

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