Fundraiser

Mission statement

Together with people who have experienced mental health challenges, we provide quality services and support that reduce stigma and promote positive mental health and wellbeing.

Job details

Job title

Fundraiser

Location

Based at Allesley Head Office, Coventry, with some travel around Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire where required.

Salary

£15,810.81 (£26,000 full time equivalent)

Hours

22.5 hours per week

Job type

Fixed-Term 14-Month Contact From 1st August 2026 to 30th September 2027

Why join us?

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges?

Do you have the confidence, creativity and drive to inspire others to support a great cause?

We are looking for an outgoing, proactive and motivated fundraising professional to join our team at Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind. You will play a key role in helping us generate vital income, build relationships and grow support for our services across the region.

About the role

We are looking for an outgoing, proactive individual who enjoys working as part of a team and on their own initiative. Working within the Community is required and the post holder will have the ability to build relationships, be creative, and able to work at a fast pace along with being flexible.

Our ideal candidate would be approachable, supportive and ready to hit the ground running.

To support the Fundraising team in increasing fundraising income by providing first class stewardship, organising and promoting challenges and events and coordinating a team of Community Fundraising Volunteers.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate an ability to provide the above functions both digitally and in person.

Key responsibilities

• Support community and corporate fundraising activity.
• To assist with fundraising events, campaigns, supporter engagement and networking events.
• To respond to enquiries from supporters, volunteers, fundraisers and members of the public by phone, email, post and in person.
• To support donor stewardship and relationship building with supporters and partners.
• To assist with social media and promotional activity relating to fundraising campaigns and opportunities
• To support the development and maintenance of relationships with current and prospective corporate partners.
• To assist with securing donations, sponsorships, fundraising participants and corporate support

Pleas see the Job Description at the bottom fo the page for a full outline of responsibilities.

Essential requirements

• Supporting fundraising activities in a voluntary or paid capacity.
• Administrative support and maintaining accurate records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate empathy and understanding towards people experiencing mental health challenges.
• Computer literate, including experience using databases, CRM systems, and social media.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in using Canva to create engaging fundraising graphics, social media content, and promotional materials.
• Car driver with access to a vehicle and willingness to travel across Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire where required.

What we can offer you

The following are just some of the benefits that Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind offer its employees:

• Working culture –based on core values of trust, honesty, inclusivity, enabling, effective and an unapologetic drive for excellence.
• Annual leave –25 days plus bank holidays plus an extra day for every two completed holiday years.
• Wellbeing day– 1 day, per holiday year, to be used to take care of your own mental health and wellbeing.
• Life insurance policy –Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind are covered by a Life Insurance policy. The death in service payment is 2 x gross salary (tax free).
• Employee development –Active encouragement not only to assist performance in the current role but also for the benefit of personal development via various means. Access to Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind CPD training and opportunities to access external CPD training.
• Flexible working –A range of options available for all employee’s dependant on role and responsibilities.
• Pension –Minimum 5% employee and 3% employer contribution, with an ethical investment policy option.
• Sick pay –On completion of a 6-month probationary period, Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind employees will be eligible to a period of paid sick leave.

Mandatory questions

If you are submitting a CV, you MUST include answers to the following questions (these can also be found on our application form):

• Do you have any unspent convictions or conditional cautions?
  If yes please give details of date(s) of offence(s), nature of offence(s) and sentence(s) passed.
• Are there any restrictions regarding your employment in the UK, e.g., do you require a work permit? If yes, please provide details. (Please note, we cannot offer work sponsorship)
• Are you the partner or relative of anyone currently connected with Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind (either as a volunteer, service user or employee)? If yes, please confirm their name and project, if known.
• Do you hold a UK driving license?

  You will be required to have appropriate business insurance on your vehicle to enable you to travel across Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire as part of the requirements of this role

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Closing date: Tuesday 23rd June 2026

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

Ref: LK FTF 23.6

For an application form and full job description, please use the links below:

Only successful applicants will be notified. We reserve the right to close the application window early and without notice should a suitable number of applications be received.

Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind values diversity and difference. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly under-represented groups and people with lived experience of mental health issues.

Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind is a leading mental health service provider and an equal opportunities employer.