Fundraising Officer
Location: The Withywood Centre, BS13 8QA, Hybrid working
Salary: £28,192 per annum
Contract: Full time (35 hours per week) Permanent
Help Older People in Bristol to Age Well
We want to ‘change the way we age’, improving people’s ability to live well in later life through greater physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. All of our services are focused on these aims. We’re now looking for a creative and motivated person to join our team to be our Fundraising Officer, to ensure we have the funding we need to achieve our goals. We are looking for someone who is keen to learn how to hone their existing skills and adapt to meet our needs and the changing environment. Experience of community fundraising is welcomed – a positive, proactive and compassionate approach is essential.
Why this Role Matters
You’ll play a key role in bringing in funds to Age UK Bristol through corporate or public donations, events and campaigns all the time promoting a greater awareness of the benefit of our work.
What you'll be Doing
Working with the senior management team, you will develop our Fundraising Strategy and Action Plan carrying out a range of interesting duties that require good interpersonal skills and an organised approach. Typically this will include:
- Supporting long term relationships with our regular supporters and donors.
- Building new relationships with potential donors and volunteers, whether those are organisations or individuals.
- Phoning and visiting local businesses and groups, giving talks about our work, raising awareness of our great work and securing their support whether that’s through volunteering, fundraising or donating.
- Co-ordinating our fundraising campaigns and community events, enlisting volunteer support as required.
- Proactively seeking new fundraising ideas and innovation and evaluating our fundraising activity.
- Managing JustGiving pages linked to our campaigns and designing leaflets and posters for fundraising campaigns.
- Ensure our community fundraising policies and procedures are up to date and in line with current legislation and the Fundraising Code of Conduct.
- Working closely with our Communications Officer to maximise the potential to promote our work.
What You'll Get in Return
Membership of a values-driven team where older adults are at the core of everything we do.
You will benefit from:
- Bike to work scheme
- Flexible working including flexitime and hybrid-working
- 25 days holiday pro rata, plus bank holidays
- 6% employer pension contribution
- Ongoing training, support and development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- An employer which values its staff
What You'll Bring
- Experience of community fundraising either in a paid or voluntary role
- Enthusiasm for learning and passion for Age UK Bristol’s work
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships
- Creativity.
Why this Role Is for You
If you're passionate about making a difference in older people’s lives, this role could be for you. You'll be working with people who share your values of compassion, honesty, and responsiveness - creating lasting impact. Your support will help shape a future where we change the way we age.
Ready to make a Difference?
Apply today to become our Fundraising Officer and be a part of our mission to change the way we age.
To apply, please email hr@ageukbristol.org.uk to request an application pack.
Please note, we may decide to close the advert early, depending on the number of applications receive, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
Closing Date: 9am on 5 February 2026
Interviews: 13 February 2026