Fundraising Officer – Southwest Region (Part time)

PIPS Charity; Belfast; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in the UK is seeking a motivated Fundraising Officer to support fundraising activities and develop relationships with donors. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service and communication skills, a background in fundraising or business development, and a driving license. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community, working flexible hours to meet clients' needs and contribute to vital fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in fundraising or business development within the last 3 years.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries.
• Flexible attitude towards working hours.

Responsibilities

• Support the promotion of PIPS mission and values.
• Develop and coordinate fundraising programs.
• Represent PIPS to organisations and schools.
• Respond effectively to enquiries from the public and volunteers.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Customer service skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Education

5 GCSEs (Grade A – C) or equivalent in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva or other design software

Job description

Job Role: Fundraising

Salary: £25,136 (Pro rata) per annum

Hours per week: 15.00

We are looking for a motivated, creative and well‑organised individual with desirable experience of fundraising, business development or other role generating income to join our team as Fundraising Officer in the Southwest region. Working alongside the Fundraising Manager, you will play a key role in driving forward fundraising activity to meet targets and grow income in line with PIPS’ strategic plans. With a focus on developing and stewarding supporters in the southwest, you will help to strengthen vital relationships with donors and partners across a range of sectors. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is proactive, people‑focused, and passionate about making a real difference in the community, inspiring others to support the life‑saving work we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the promotion of PIPS mission and values in working towards achieving our aims and objectives.
• To undertake your duties to achieve set objectives and KPI’s.
• To be an ambassador for PIPS and develop and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and co‑coordinate a programme of face‑to‑face fundraising and other activities to raise PIPS profile, brand and awareness.
• Deliver fundraising and other activities to contribute to the delivery of annual fundraising budgets, targets and plans within the community.
• Support the development of Corporate Partnerships.
• To represent PIPS to organisations, schools and other potential stakeholders.
• Respond to enquiries from the public and volunteers effectively.
• Any other reasonable management request.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (Grade A – C) or equivalent in English language and Maths.

Skills and Attitudes

• Ability to work independently.
• Superb customer service skills with the ability to provide excellent supporter care.
• A talent for building and nurturing great working relationships.
• A flexible approach and positive outlook.
• An engaging and inspiring individual.
• Confident and skilled in all aspects of communication.
• Excellent IT skills – particularly Microsoft Office, Canva or other design software.
• Enthusiastic and self‑motivated.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate boundaries in all matters related to their work.
• Flexible attitude towards working hours to meet clients’ needs and as demanded by requirements of the job.

Driving

• To apply for this role, you must have a full driving licence and access to a motor vehicle, or a means to transport.

Desirable Criteria

Experience

• 1 year’s demonstratable experience gained within the last 3 years in a fundraising, business development or other role generating income, providing excellent customer care.

Fundraising Officer Application Form – December 2025.pdf

Fundraising Officer Job Description and Specification – December 2025.pdf