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Community Fundraising Manager - North

Job description

Are you an experienced community builder with a passion for purpose-driven work? Do you thrive in a dynamic, mission focused environment where relationship-building, leadership, and strategic thinking make a lasting impact?

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Manager - North to lead and expand outreach efforts across the North of England. This full-time position is remote based, with regular travel across the region.

As a Community Fundraising Manager – North, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing a small team of regional fundraisers

  • Building networks with community leaders, clergy, schools, and donor groups

  • Developing and implementing outreach and fundraising strategies in line with wider organisational goals

  • Supporting and recruiting volunteers and public speakers (Community Appealers)

  • Contributing to national campaigns, events and conferences

  • Driving digital engagement through collaboration with a national social media team

You will be the key liaison between local communities and the national office, ensuring consistent communication, support and innovation in regional engagement.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and support Community Fundraisers in the region to achieve strategic goals

  • Strengthen relationships with existing donors, high-value supporters, and volunteers

  • Coordinate speaking engagements and event presence at parish, school, and community levels

  • Represent the organisation at large scale national events and conferences

  • Deliver quarterly performance and financial reports

  • Collaborate closely with internal teams in communications, events, fundraising, and support services

Essential skills and experience:

  • Background in community engagement or fundraising

  • Strong public speaking and presentation skills

  • Excellent relationship building and leadership abilities

  • Organised and self motivated with a strategic mindset

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

  • Willingness to travel regionally with occasional overnight stays

Desirable:

  • Experience using CRM databases (e.g. Raiser’s Edge)

  • Understanding of Catholic diocesan structures

  • Experience working in the charity sector

 

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Location: Remote, You must be based in the North of England with regular travel across the region

Recruitment process: CV and Supporting Statement

Contract type: Permanent

Deadline: On rolling basis

 

 

 

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.