Fundraiser

Fundraiser

Post: Fundraiser
Location: National Office (Great Michael House, Edinburgh, or any other Change Mental Health office)
Salary: £29,176.75 – £32,359.45
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent 
Closing date: 26th May 2026

How to apply

Apply on our BreatheHR portal by completing the online application with your CV and cover letter by 26th May 2026.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you consider yourself to have a disability, please complete the relevant section within the application pack to inform us of any arrangements that we may make to the interview process.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier or later than stated, so please don’t delay your application to avoid any disappointment.

Interviews will be help upon receipt of successful applications so we advise that applicants do not delay submission to the closing date. Previous applicants should not apply in this instance.

About the role

Change Mental Health is looking for a Fundraiser to support delivery of the fundraising strategy with a focus on Community Fundraising, Individual Giving and Corporate Partnerships. The successful candidate will be responsible for building relationships with supporters, partners and businesses while growing income through events, campaigns, and supporter-led activities. Ensure a positive and engaging supporter experience.

Key responsibilities

• Community & supporter engagement:You’ll build and maintain relationships with individual fundraisers, volunteers, community groups, schools and local businesses, identifying and acting on new opportunities for support.
• Events & activities:You’ll support the planning and delivery of events and challenges, helping to grow participation and income while creating positive supporter experiences.
• Corporate fundraising:You’ll manage existing corporate relationships and develop new partnerships.
• Volunteers:You’ll recruit and support volunteers, helping to create a positive and engaging experience.
• Data & reporting:You’ll maintain accurate records across CRM systems (Donorfy, Monday.com), support reporting and forecasting, and ensure compliance with GDPR.
• Collaboration:You’ll work closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications and the wider organisation, and represent the charity at events and meetings.

Essential criteria

• You’ll have proven fundraising experience with a track record of generating income

• You’ll be confident working independently and managing competing priorities

• You’ll be skilled in building relationships and communicating effectively

• You’ll have strong organisational skills and good financial awareness

• You’ll be confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office

• You’ll understand supporter care, GDPR and fundraising regulations

• You’ll hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car

• You’ll have strong attention to detail and a proactive, hands-on approach

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and the charity and are a “Happy to Talk Flexible” employer.

If you are passionate about enabling Change Mental Health to deliver a valuable service to the Scottish community and feel your profile matches this role’s criteria, then we want to hear from you!

Benefits

• Professional development including funded opportunities.
• A generous 37 days’ holiday.
• A 35-hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan.
• A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
• 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
• Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
• Paid Mental Wellbeing Days
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Blue Light discount card