Fundraising Officer
We are looking for a Fundraising Officer to join this charitable programme based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus with a mission of working in partnership to improve healthcare globally.
Position: Fundraising Officer
Location: Hybrid working to include days in the office on Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Salary: £28,000 – £31,000 per annum FTE (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Initial two-year fixed-term contract (part-time considered)
Closing date: Sunday 27th April 2025 – however, they reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received or a successful candidate is found.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and expanding team at a pivotal time in their development. As Fundraising Officer, you will play a vital role in helping to secure funding across multiple income streams to support healthcare improvement projects in the UK and internationally.
You will work closely with the Fundraising Lead and wider team to grow support from trusts and foundations, individuals, corporate donors and community fundraisers. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build your skills across diverse fundraising activities, contribute to compelling funding proposals, and support stewardship and events.
Some of your key responsibilities will be to:
Write high-quality funding proposals and donor reports.
Provide excellent stewardship for supporters, including thanking and ongoing communication.
Research and develop new income opportunities from trusts, corporates, and individuals.
Support the delivery of CGHP fundraising and stewardship events.
Promote and manage CGHP's Giving Circle and help CGHP members with their own fundraising.
Work with the Communications Lead on fundraising campaigns and promotional materials.
Maintain accurate records and financial data using a CRM database.
About You:
To be successful in the role of Fundraising Officer, you will need fundraising experience and be highly organised, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about global health.
You will also need to have the following skills and experience:
A strong interest in and commitment to global health work.
A proven track record in fundraising, particularly writing proposals and reports.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with high attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work proactively within a small, collaborative team.
A self-starter who can use initiative and think creatively.
Willingness to work flexibly, occasionally outside of normal hours, and to travel if required.
A sense of humour and enjoyment of being busy!
Desirable: Experience working across multiple income streams and with volunteers would be an advantage.
In return:
This is an amazing charity to work for! Global Health is about improving health and achieving health equity for all people worldwide. They have been strengthening health systems across the world through education, reciprocal learning, and relationship building. The charity uses a health partnership model - working with hospitals, governments and health organisations in Cambridgeshire and East of England region and in global majority ( low- and middle- income countries (LMIC) to provide specialist expertise, support shared learning and encourage sustainable change.
You’ll join a supportive team and benefit from a generous package that includes:
Pension Scheme
Group Life Assurance (4x salary)
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
Annual Eye Tests + £65 towards computer-use glasses
Leisure Centre on site
NHS Discount Schemes
Health Cash Plan – Medicash
Employee Assistance Programme
25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday off (increases to 29 days after 2 years)
Cycle to Work Scheme
We strongly encourage candidates of different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new team member is an opportunity for the organisation to bring in a different perspective and further diversify the charity.
Other roles you may have experience in could include Fundraising Coordinator, Development Officer, Fundraising and Communications Officer, Trusts and Foundations Officer, Donor Relations Executive, or Engagement Officer.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
