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Senior Fundraising Officer

Job description

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of refugees and asylum seekers? Do you have a proven track record in fundraising and an understanding of the Catholic community? Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a refugee charity to recruit an ambitious and creative Senior Fundraising Officer to help grow and diversify the income that supports the charity vital services.

What You’ll Do:

As a Senior Fundraising Officer, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering. The charity’s fundraising strategy, with a focus on community fundraising and challenge events. You’ll lead exciting initiatives like the London Marathon fundraising, collaborate with parishes and schools, and identify new opportunities to grow the charity’s income. Your work will help sustain the vital frontline services that the charity provides to refugees.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the charity’s  long-term fundraising strategy.

  • Lead community fundraising events, such as the London Marathon.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with religious orders and Catholic communities.

  • Champion refugee voices in fundraising communications.

  • Ensure compliance with GDPR and fundraising regulations.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Professional fundraising experience.

  • Strong understanding of the Catholic community and its structures.

  • Excellent interpersonal and supporter care skills.

  • Sympathy for the mission of the charity and an understanding of the challenges faced by refugees.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of a compassionate community that values dignity, hope, and justice. 

We particularly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of the UK asylum or immigration system.

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum

Contract type: Permanent, full time, 37.5 hrs

Location: London, hybrid working

Deadline: On rolling basis

Recruitment process: CV and supporting statement