Trusts and Grants Fundraiser
Employer: Child Bereavement UK
Location: Remote with occasional travel UK-wide for meetings and events as required
Working hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: 19,800
Closing date: 16th June 2026 at midnight
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As the Challenge Events Fundraiser, you will manage the charity’s sporting, runs and challenges event places, working with the fundraisers to maximise income.
You will help shape and deliver our Challenge Events Fundraising strategy. You will develop new ways to engage supporters, review and improve our fundraising events, and make sure our activities are inclusive and impactful.
Main Responsibilities
Be the main Child Bereavement UK sporting/race/challenge event contact, co-ordinating and managing all event activities with race organisers and participants.
Manage and deliver fundraising Challenge events and from start to finish
Work with the Challenge and Mass Programmes Manager to secure and liaise with volunteers for event attendance. Provide suitable volunteer requests and briefings and manage volunteers on event days.
Assist in the development and implementation of Child Bereavement UK’s Challenge Events Fundraising strategy, embedding an audience-led approach to innovation
Support the review of performance, opportunities, and help take action to leverage opportunities that maximise income, engagement, and brand exposure, and minimise risk.
Contribute to driving innovation and identifying opportunities to grow income.
Support the Special Events team and Regional Fundraising team on Child Bereavement UK events, promoting the events to Challenge Event participants and attending events as and when required.
Put our supporters first by developing inclusive supporter journeys and materials
Present the work of Child Bereavement UK at individual fundraiser and community events, schools, conferences and other venues where a speaker is required. This includes giving informational presentations to audiences and accepting cheques and donations from fundraisers.
Accurately input supporter information onto our database in accordance with the Data Protection Act, ensuring that all communications are up-to-date at all times.
Work with Finance and Supporter Experience teams to ensure timely and accurate recording of donations and delivery of thank you letters
Regularly report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and support business planning
Prepare appropriate documents/policies in relation to fundraising at Child Bereavement UK as required.
All Staff
Contribute to the vision and mission of Child Bereavement UK; whilst embedding the values into your daily work activities.
Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in accordance with Child Bereavement UK policy.
Contribute to the overall success of the charity’s fundraising needs by providing case studies, attending events and adding value to the experience of our supporters as required.
Contribute to the brand and reach of the charity by working alongside our Marketing & Communications Team when relevant press opportunities arise or when required for social media and online content (including the use of photography).
Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager.
Undertake specific projects and other ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required.
Take an active part in the Quarterly review process and participate in training agreed with your line manager.
Recognise and champion the lived experience of children and young people with bereavement within your work.
Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues, volunteers and visitors in accordance with Child Bereavement UK policy.
Person Specification
Essential
Proven successful experience of event organisation and supporter care
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people at all levels
Experience of overseeing fundraising activity, including the development, support and management of volunteers
Proven relationship-building skills and a track record of establishing and stewarding partnerships
Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines
A creative thinker and quick to respond to opportunities
Ability to be passionate and inspiring when communicating about the work of Child Bereavement UK
Experience of using databases and excellent general IT skills.
Strong attention to detail and project management skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally and as part of a team environment.
Willingness to work out of normal office hours, with time off in lieu (TOIL).
Desirable
Understanding of child bereavement.
Thorough understanding of relevant legislation/charity law affecting fundraising practice, including Health and Safety
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: 16th June 2026 at midnight
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.
First Stage Screening Interviews
You may be asked to attend a 10-minute Screening Interview on MS Teams with the Hiring Managers for the vacancy, to assess your suitability for the role. During the interview, you will be asked two skills-based questions.
Second Stage Interviews
If you are progressed to a second stage interview, you will be invited to attend a 1-hour formal interview on MS Teams with the Hiring Managers for the role. It is our policy to share the role-specific interview questions with applicants ahead of the interview, to aid their preparation. You may also be asked to complete an interview task, which will also be shared with you in advance.
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