Community Fundraiser

Thebha; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and social care charity in Manchester seeks a Community Fundraiser to develop fundraising systems and engage with diverse communities. This role involves planning culturally appropriate fundraising events and campaigns, establishing donor databases, and building relationships with marginalized groups. The ideal candidate will have experience in community fundraising, strong communication skills, and cultural competency. This permanent position offers 35 hours per week and hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday leave

Employee Assistant programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in generating income through community fundraising.
• Demonstrable experience with marginalized communities.
• Ability to plan and deliver fundraising events.
• Experience establishing fundraising systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop community fundraising systems.
• Plan and deliver culturally appropriate fundraising events.
• Develop digital fundraising campaigns.
• Create fundraising systems that align with values.

Skills

Community fundraising experience

Cultural competency and sensitivity

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Creative problem-solving

Job description

Community Fundraiser

Hours: 35 hours per week (full time)

Contract type: Permanent, subject to successful completion of probation period

Salary: NJC SCP 23 to 25 (£34,434 to £36,363)

Based: Home working, with regular travel across Greater Manchester and to our offices in Liverpool, Leeds, Wakefield and Coventry.

BHA is a leading health and social care charity that works to challenge health inequalities and support individuals and communities to improve their health and well‑being. We offer a range of unique services delivered at local, regional and national level in the areas of health promotion, community health education and engaging and involving communities in health and social care decision making.

The Community Fundraiser role is responsible for establishing and developing community fundraising systems and activities. This is BHA's first dedicated fundraising position, offering a unique opportunity to build sustainable income streams whilst building trusted relationships with Ethnic Minorities communities in and around Manchester, and others interested in supporting our cause.

You will plan and deliver culturally appropriate fundraising events, develop digital fundraising campaigns, establish donor databases and create fundraising systems that align with our values and mission. The successful applicant should bring proven experience in community fundraising with our target audience. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate success in generating income through community engagement, has experience planning and delivering fundraising events, and understands the principles of community‑centric fundraising.

You will be comfortable establishing systems and processes as needed, working independently whilst collaborating across teams. Cultural competency and sensitivity when working with diverse communities is essential, along with the ability to build trust and rapport with different community groups. Strong communication skills, attention to detail regarding compliance and data protection, and creative problem‑solving abilities will be crucial to your success in this role.

The post holder will have the following essential criteria:

• Experience in successfully generating income through community fundraising activities
• Demonstrable experience working and building relationships with marginalised communities, particularly LGBTQ+ and/or Ethnic Minorities communities
• Experience planning and delivering fundraising events
• Experience establishing or developing fundraising systems and processes
• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities in fundraising within diverse communities
• Prepared to abide by the values and ethos of BHA For Equality
• Prepared to regularly work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends for community events
• Must have the right to work in the UK at the time of appointment. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship. We carry out right to work checks fairly and without discrimination.

Benefits of working with BHA

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata
• Birthday leave
• Employee Assistant programme (includes income protection)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Flexible working

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Aydin Djemal at [e-mail] to arrange an informal telephone discussion.

You can apply by completing the Application Form on our website and sending it to [e-mail]. Your application MUST DETAIL how you meet the points asked for in the person specification. CVs will not be accepted, and applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K. Appointment is subject to a Basic DBS check. We only request information we’re legally entitled to and assess it in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and DBS filtering rule.

The closing date for applications is 23 rd February 2026

Interviews will be held w/c 2 nd March 2026

Reasonable adjustment: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications that represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve. As a disability confident employer, we actively seek to remove any barriers. Therefore, if you have a disability and have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application process, please email [e-mail]

Job Description - Community Fundraiser