Fundraising Assistant

Be Free Campaign; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A youth mental health charity is seeking a skilled professional to support its fundraising and partnerships strategy. This remote-friendly role involves developing sponsorship proposals and collaborating on outreach efforts. Strong communication skills and experience in fundraising or partnership development are essential. Join us to help empower young people and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Passionate about mental health and community change.
• Experience in building relationships with external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage time effectively and contribute to strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth of fundraising and partnerships strategy.
• Develop tailored sponsorship proposals.
• Collaborate with Partnerships and Engagement Officer on outreach.

Skills

Fundraising and income generation (corporate, community, or events)

Business development or partnerships

Marketing or communications

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Be Free Campaign is a youth mental health charity working across the North West to support young people through stigma-free programmes and wellbeing initiatives. This role supports the growth of fundraising and partnerships strategy, with remote-friendly, flexible hours.

What difference will you make?

Your contribution will help Be Free Campaign generate vital income and partnerships to expand our reach and deepen our impact. By supporting the development of strategic fundraising initiatives and building long-term partnerships, you’ll play a direct role in ensuring the sustainability and growth of our services. Your work will enable us to deliver more mental health support to young people across the region, equip schools and communities with resources, and amplify youth voices in conversations around mental wellbeing.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone passionate about mental health and lasting change in the local community. You can make this role your own, volunteering as much time as you are able and having a real voice in the work we do.

To be successful in this role, you will need

Essential Skills And Experience

• Fundraising and income generation (corporate, community, or events)
• Business development or partnerships
• Marketing or communications (with a focus on engagement or outreach)
• A track record of building relationships with external stakeholders or partners
• Strong communication skills, especially in writing compelling outreach emails, proposals, or reports
• The ability to work independently, manage your own time, and contribute to strategic thinking

Desirable Skills

• Experience writing or designing fundraising proposals, sponsorship packs, or partnership decks
• Familiarity with CRM systems or tools used for supporter management and tracking
• Understanding of the charity sector, particularly small or youth-focused charities

Qualities we value

• A genuine passion for mental health and youth empowerment
• A proactive, positive attitude with a collaborative approach to teamwork
• Creativity and openness to trying new approaches
• Respect for confidentiality and sensitivity when working with issues related to mental health

What will you be doing?

Be Free Campaign is a youth mental health charity working across the North West to support young people through stigma-free programmes and wellbeing initiatives. With increasing demand for our services, we are seeking a skilled professional to support the growth of our fundraising and partnerships strategy. You will collaborate with our Partnerships and Engagement Officer to research and engage prospective partners, develop tailored sponsorship proposals, and contribute to campaign and stewardship planning. We are particularly looking for someone with professional experience in one or more of the following areas: fundraising, business development, marketing, or CSR partnerships. This is a flexible, remote-friendly role where you can apply your expertise to high-impact work that directly supports young people\'s mental health.