Job Description

Are you a proactive fundraiser with a heart for social impact?

Do you want to help a growing charity move from reliance on contracts to sustainable, philanthropic income?

We are looking for a confident and strategic

Fundraising and Development Lead

to join us during an exciting phase of growth. This is a new part-time role, ideal for someone who enjoys building systems, nurturing relationships, and writing compelling funding bids.

About the Disability Resource Centre

We are over 31 years old charity based in Bedfordshire supporting disabled people and carers to live with independence, dignity and inclusion. We are growing fast -- with a new digital platform, rebrand, and group structure in development. We are also shifting how we fund our work. This post is critical to that journey.

Your focus will include:

Leading our fundraising strategy and developing income pipelines Writing grants and trust applications (with CEO support) Developing individual giving campaigns using LocalGiving, HubSpot and GoHighLevel Building relationships with donors, local corporates, and community allies Creating supporter journeys and basic CRM systems for donor stewardship Providing regular reporting and insight to support board-level decisions

We are looking for someone who is:

An excellent communicator, able to build trust with funders and donors Skilled in fundraising strategy, trust writing, or individual giving Digital-literate and comfortable with CRM tools (we use HubSpot + GHL) Comfortable working independently in a small, collaborative team Passionate about inclusion, equity, and creating a lasting social legacy

What we offer

Salary: 35,000 FTE (21,000 actual for 0.6 FTE) Hours: 3 days per week Contract: 12 months (with potential to extend) Flexible working hours and hybrid setup Supportive team culture and mission-driven environment A chance to shape how a charity grows and thrives in the next 5 years Peer support and mentorship for continued professional development Employer pension contribution of 3% Free on-site parking at our Flitwick office

Closing date:

1st Oct 2025

Interviews:

Week starting 6th October. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the post may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found.

To apply:

Please submit your CV tailored to the specification and a supporting statement (max 2 pages). Unfortunately, we will not consider generic CV submissions.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all.

We welcome applications from disabled people and people with long-term health conditions and people with caring duties.

If you meet the minimum essential criteria for the role and declare a disability, you will be offered a guaranteed interview under our inclusive recruitment policy.

Please contact us if you need any adjustments at any stage of the process.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 21,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Flitwick, MK45 1AH