VACANCY: FarmAbility – Fundraising Lead

ocva.org; Eynsham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Eynsham is looking for a Fundraising Officer to support the development and execution of a fundraising strategy. The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising and grant applications and will collaborate closely with the CEO, Impact team, and Communications & Events Officer. This hybrid role allows for remote work while requiring regular in-person attendance to engage with the team and community. The position is part-time (18.75 hours), with a fixed-term contract of 2 years, potentially extendable.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and grant applications.
• Ability to develop and deliver fundraising strategies.
• Strong communication skills to articulate the mission and impact.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO in developing fundraising capacity.
• Create and deliver a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
• Engage with donors and plan community-based fundraising activities.

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Role Summary

This role will support FarmAbility in developing our fundraising capacity. Currently, the majority of this work is carried out by the CEO and we are looking for an experienced fundraiser to support with the creation and delivery of a fundraising strategy, and with the practical work of submitting grant applications and stewarding current and potential new donors. Together with the CEO the Fundraising Officer will develop a comprehensive Fundraising Strategy for the charity incorporating major donors, trust & foundations, corporate support and community fundraising. The postholder will be engaged with our mission and eloquent in their expression of our work and its impact to external audiences. They will work closely with our Impact team to present our outcome messaging to funders and will also work closely with our Communications & Events Officer (C&EO) to plan and deliver community‑based fundraising activities for our supporters to engage in, helping to deliver online and social media‑focused campaigns and community events.

Work Arrangements

We are open to this role operating largely remotely with a hybrid workplace for the right candidate, with the expectation of a regular in‑person presence on site to understand our work, connect with the team and meet our wider community of participants and supporters at events and celebrations.

Growth & Development

This is a multi‑faced role, with opportunity to grow and develop. You’ll work with colleagues across the organisation. FarmAbility is a warm and friendly place to work and we put a lot of store on creating strong team relationships and a flexible, accommodating work environment. All staff share our goal of a more inclusive society and a determination to enable co‑farmers to achieve positive outcomes and experiences within our service.

Job Location

Hybrid. Main office Eynsham, Oxfordshire, plus regular visits to host sites in rural locations around the county.

Application Deadline

Applications close on: Midnight on Monday 5th January 2026

Hours & Contract

Hours: 18.75 Hours (0.5 FTE)

Contract is: 2 years fixed term – subject to extension funds allowing

Recruitment Pack

For the Recruitment Pack, visit the website here .

How to Apply

To apply, please follow the instructions on the website and in the Recruitment Pack.

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