Community Fundraiser x3

Job Introduction

Are you enthusiastic, confident, and passionate? Can you build relationships with a diverse range of supporters, and inspire them to do good for their community? Do you want to work with amazing people, in a leading fundraising team? Then this might be the role for you.

At Diabetes UK, we understand the value of community fundraising and engagement. We are working towards a vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm, but to achieve that we need to work in partnership with communities and organisations across the UK.

Throughout the pandemic, our Community Fundraisers played a crucial part in retaining dedicated support within local communities. As we recover from covid-19, we are now growing our Community Fundraising Team, and this role will play a crucial part in engaging new supporters and providing amazing experiences that build loyalty and create long term value for the organisation.

We are looking for Community Fundraisers to cover the following areas:

• South Central or South East Coast & London
• Scotland (Eastern)
• Northeast & Yorkshire

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our ‘Connected Working’ framework which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role of course. We do not dictate the number of days you have to attend the office.

Interview Date: 21/11/2022 - 02/12/2022

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.  You might find the following resources useful:

• To view a full list of accepted documents and the checks employers are required to make click here
• To view guidance on proving your right to work to an employer click here

If you have any questions, please contact HRAdvice@diabetes.org.uk   

Role Responsibility

As an experienced Fundraiser, you will be responsible for overseeing the fundraising activity in a defined area of the UK – demonstrating the confidence and creativity to attract new support and providing excellent stewardship to maximise income. You will independently manage your own patch, whilst working collaboratively with your peers, in a brilliant team of regionally based Fundraisers.  

Demonstrating your excellent fundraising experience, you’ll forge robust relationships to raise awareness of the charity’s work, aims and goals. You’ll focus on creating amazing experiences for individuals, corporates and community organisations, building loyalty and lifetime value for the organisation.

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be able to develop and implement acquisition plans across your region, using local insights and your own innovation to attract new support. You’ll be an excellent communicator, offering the highest standard of customer experience to help your supporters exceed their fundraising targets, and form loyalty with Diabetes UK.

You will have stacks of emotional intelligence, with the ability to engage with a range of different supporters, from individual fundraisers to regional corporates.  You will work collaboratively with peers in your area to identify opportunities to gain new partnerships and build relationships that can drive income growth.  

As an organised and efficient fundraiser, you’ll be confident working across multiple workstreams and managing your time to achieve your objectives.

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays 
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

About the Company

For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there’s no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.

With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.

We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.

We can’t do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they’ve been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.

But there’s more to do. And you can be part of it.

We’re a really diverse bunch and we recognise and respect your value as an individual. As well as helping people with diabetes, you’ll be part of one of the top 30 Best UK Charities to Work For, and one of the top 75 Best Large Companies in London.

We’re committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and we need our staff and volunteers to support this.

Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.

To find out more about what we do, check out our website.

Diabetes UK