Area Fundraiser and North East BANES

Overview

Could you be the next Area Fundraiser in Bath and North East Somerset (BANES)? Our client is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic fundraiser to join their team in Bath and North East Somerset - driving fundraising and community engagement to increase support for our client's vital work with children and families.

Our client is a well-established charity dedicated to the provision of hospice care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families in the South West. They aim to recruit passionate, friendly and enthusiastic staff who are motivated to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who visit them. Join their busy team in a role where you can bring your enthusiasm and drive to develop income, build relationships, grow events, support and initiate opportunities across the community.

An engaging and inspiring communicator, you will raise significant awareness of our client by achieving demanding speaking engagements and other non-financial and financial targets. Leading volunteer management within the area, excellent organisational skills and proven success in a relevant role such as fundraising or sales will be a huge advantage.

This role requires working during evenings and at weekends and at different locations across the South West and the UK k will be undertaken from home, Charlton Farm hospice (Wraxall on the southern edge of Bristol) and across the community. A full UK driving licence is an essential requirement.

• Drive fundraising and community engagement to increase support for the charity’s work with children and families.
• Develop income, build relationships, grow events, and initiate opportunities across the community.
• Lead volunteer management within the area.
• Achieve demanding speaking engagements and other non-financial and financial targets.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; engaging and inspiring when presenting to diverse audiences.
• Strong organisational skills with a track record in a fundraising, sales, or related role.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required; willing to travel to different locations.
• Experience in leading volunteers is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Salary: £33,139 - £38,908 per annum
• Location:
  
  Hybrid - Home or Dual Based with nearest hospice
• Contract:
  
  30 - 37 hours per week (with regular weekend and evening work);
  Full time or 0.8 FTE considered

• 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
• Enhanced sick pay scheme, rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
• Personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• Family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• Occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
• Group life insurance scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Environmental and green agenda
• A supportive and inclusive environment
• A chance to make a real difference

This fantastic opportunity will give you the chance to explore the wonders of the South West, whether you are already located here, you are a returner or looking for a different way of life; the South West offers a high quality of life and great leisure opportunities. These environmental attractions are matched by the excellent reputation of the highly successful organisation and local employer.

Closing Date: 1st April 2026

Anticipated Interviews: 9th April 2026

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. They welcome applications from all sections of the community.

You may have experience in the following:
Area Fundraiser, Community Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive, Events Fundraiser, Charity Fundraiser, Regional Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager, Philanthropy Executive, Community Engagement Officer, Volunteer Coordinator.

-227 235