Community Fundraising & Communications Officer in City of London

Job description

Community Fundraising & Communications Officer

Healthcare Charity

Up to £34,000 plus pension contribution

Permanent, full-time

West London, Hybrid, 2–3 days per week in the office

1-SMH-HE/RVF

About the Organisation:

This specialist health charity funds research, education, and patient care. With a turnover of around £2m, it supports projects that improve lives and collaborates closely with healthcare staff, patients, and families.

Job Summary:

The Community Fundraising & Communications Officer will grow community fundraising and lead communications that inspire support. This role suits someone proactive, compassionate, and creative, who enjoys building relationships and writing compelling content.

Community Fundraising

• Steward and grow relationships with community fundraisers and groups.
• Secure new supporters through proactive outreach.
• Build links with healthcare staff to generate leads.
• Lead the seasonal appeal and contribute to campaigns.
• Produce reports and prioritise financially beneficial events.

Communications

• Edit the annual newsletter and produce monthly e-news.
• Manage social media with a focus on fundraising impact.
• Write engaging copy for appeals, stories, and website.
• Maintain positive links with internal comms teams.

Donor Engagement

• Ensure donors are thanked promptly and appropriately.
• Use CRM (Raiser’s Edge NXT) to track giving and update data.
• Lead thanking mailings and grow regular giving.

Corporate Fundraising

• Support partnerships through platforms like Work for Good.
• Contribute to sponsorship and matched funding.
• Recruit new companies to support appeals.

Personal Development

• Show appetite for learning and share knowledge.
• Apply best practice in project management, data, and technology.
• Explore innovative tools, including AI, to improve impact.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience in a community fundraising role.
• Strong writing skills across social media, newsletters, appeals, and websites.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with CRMs, ideally Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, resilient, and confident on the phone.
• Empathetic, organised, and results-driven.
• Interest in learning, data, and innovative approaches.

Desirable

• Experience in healthcare charity or hospital setting.
• Proven appeal writing success.
• Corporate fundraising experience.
• Basic project management knowledge.
• Awareness of fundraising regulations.
• Driving licence and access to a car.

Why Join

This role combines community fundraising with creative communications in a supportive, mission-driven environment. You’ll join a collaborative team, contribute to life-changing work, and develop your skills while making a meaningful impact.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

13-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English