Fundraising Officer (35 hours per week)

Blind Ambition; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in London seeks a Fundraising Officer to join a dedicated team, working hybrid between home and Hammersmith. The role involves managing community fundraising and individual giving, focusing on trusts and foundations. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and fundraising experience. Benefits include a salary of £30,000 – £32,000, a 10% pension contribution, and generous annual leave. To apply, submit a CV and cover letter to the provided email by the application deadline of 10am on 6 January 2026.

Benefits

10% employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Death in service scheme (3x annual salary)

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, particularly with Trusts and Foundations.
• Ability to write compelling applications and manage donor relationships.
• Experience in a charity environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage community fundraising and individual giving campaigns.
• Research and write applications to trusts and foundations.
• Develop and deliver fundraising events.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Fundraising experience

Strong organization and prioritization

Ability to inspire donors

Attention to detail

Job description

Fundraising Officer (35 hours per week)

Join our small and dedicated team and help raise vital funds to transform lives of people living with axial SpA

Salary:£30,000 – £32,000 Hours:35 hours per week Location:Hybrid – office (Hammersmith) and home Contract:Permanent Application deadline:10am on 6 January 2026

ARE YOU THE PERSON WE NEED?

Are you a good all-rounder in fundraising, including a background in Trusts and Foundations? Can you inspire and motivate donors and fundraisers?

If so, then join an ambitious organisation with a determination to transform the future for the 220,000 people in the UK living with axial spondyloarthritis.

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE SPECIAL

We are a small team, looking for a second Fundraising Officer to work alongside our existing Fundraising Officer to deliver activity across all our income streams, supported by a Fundraising Board. We’re aiming to grow income from individual giving, Trusts and Foundations, community and individual fundraising, trading and further build our community of legacy pledgers. 2026 is our 50th Anniversary, a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our achievements and grow our income.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You’ll be part of a two-person fundraising team with shared responsibility for community fundraising, events, individual giving, and day-to-day operations, plus sole responsibility for trusts and foundations and legacies. You’ll be first point of contact for supporters, develop individual giving campaigns, research and write applications to trusts and foundations, manage legacy notifications, maintain donor relationships, and deliver campaigns across communications and social media.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You’ll have charity experience with excellent communication and writing skills, able to inspire donors and write compelling applications to trusts and foundations. You’re highly organised, manage multiple priorities effectively, and work well both independently and as part of our small team, collaborating with colleagues across all departments. You’re considerate, diplomatic, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to building lasting relationships with supporters.

BENEFITS

• Salary £30,000 – £32,000 per annum
• 10% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Time off in Lieu scheme
• Professional development opportunities and training support
• Employee assistance programme
• Sight tests and spectacle contribution for eligible employees
• Death in service scheme (3x annual salary)
• Business travel expenses fully reimbursed

HOW TO APPLY

Download the full job description and person specification:

If this sounds like you, then please get in touch. We would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit the following to [e-mail]:

• Your CV
• A two-page covering letter explaining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the person specification

Application deadline:10am on 6 January 2026 Interviews:15 January 2026 (in person at our Hammersmith office)

For further information or to submit your application, contact: Dale Webb, CEO