Job Description

Job details

Job reference

REQ004480

Date posted

01/09/2025

Application closing date

17/09/2025

Location

London Office/Remote Worker

Salary

49,677 a year

Package

27 days holiday a year (full time equivalent) plus bank holidays, Excellent training and career development, Flexible, remote and hybrid working options, Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years Discounts at gyms, restaurants and more

Contractual hours

35

Job category/type

Full time



Community Fundraising Lead

Job description

1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We're here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.



Together we will be unstoppable. For more information go to

www.scope.org.uk

We are looking for an experienced community fundraiser to join Scope at an exciting time. This brand-new role will work across teams to develop our income from individuals, local groups, and businesses.



You will lead a team of two, helping them set clear goals and track progress. You will also make sure that our fundraisers and volunteers have a great experience, so they will want to keep supporting us in the future.

Permanent, Full time (35 hours a week)

Location:

Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW and working from home.

Closing date for applications:

11:59pm GMT, Wednesday 17 September 2025.

The role

As Community Fundraising Lead, you will play a central role in helping Scope achieve its mission to create a fairer society for disabled people. You will lead the strategic development and delivery of Scope's Community Fundraising programme, ensuring it is inclusive, impactful and aligned with our values.



You will:


Develop and implement Scope's Community Fundraising strategy, identifying opportunities that reflect the diversity of local communities Lead and support a high performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement Build and nurture relationships with supporters, volunteers and stakeholders, ensuring everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported Monitor and report on fundraising performance, budgets and key milestones, helping to shape future plans and drive income growth Collaborate with colleagues across Scope to ensure fundraising activities are inclusive, accessible and aligned with our charitable goals Stay informed about sector trends and bring fresh, inclusive ideas to our fundraising approach Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant with relevant regulations and Scope's internal policies

You will report to the Head of Supporter Led Fundraising and work closely with teams across Fundraising, Brand and Marketing, Retail, Services and Strategy.



For more information about the role's responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please use the

link to the job description

.



Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.

About you

We are looking for someone who:


Has significant experience in fundraising and is passionate about engaging communities in meaningful and inclusive ways Is confident leading community fundraising programmes and teams, with strong organisational and project management skills Brings creativity and innovation to fundraising, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement Communicates clearly and respectfully, and builds inclusive relationships with people from all backgrounds Understands the importance of accessibility, safeguarding and compliance in community fundraising Is confident managing budgets, analysing data and reporting on performance Enjoys working collaboratively and values different perspectives and lived experiences

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds.



We also ask you to share how you support Scope's values and contribute to our goal of creating a fair and equal future for disabled people.

Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.



Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.



If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email

recruitment@scope.org.uk

Find out more about

asking for adjustments at interview

.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.



We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.



We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.



We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.



You can find out more about

our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

on the Scope website.

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:


27 days holiday plus bank holidays Flexible, hybrid and remote working options Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years Company pension Excellent training and career development Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+ Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

Link to full benefits package

How to apply

Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form.



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