Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
We’re the UK fire family’s charity, providing timely clinical care and wellbeing support to members of the UK’s fire services and their families, helping them to adapt to physical, emotional and social challenges, to adapt to conditions, injuries and illness, and to transition to life after service.
We are looking for a relationship-driven fundraising professional to take on this varied role, to support engagement across Fire and Rescue Services in Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk.
You will have flexibility to plan and manage your workload in line with the strategy you develop for your region. You will build strong partnerships across fire stations, control rooms, training programmes, and corporate networks. Your focus will be to grow sustainable income by increased engagement with Fire and Rescue Service personnel, volunteers, and the wider community.
You will work collaboratively with internal teams, volunteers, and key stakeholders to identify and maximise fundraising opportunities, support local committees, and deliver impactful campaigns. The role also involves supporting volunteers, analysing performance against targets, and ensuring all fundraising activity meets best practice and compliance standards.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you will manage relationships, deliver engagement plans, and contribute to raising awareness of the charity’s services-helping to make a real difference to the Fire and Rescue community.
This role is part-time at 22.5 hours per week (average), there will be the occasional evenings and weekends required, and we can discuss flexible options.
Actual salary is £23,402.04 per year, with an additional £3,400 per year car allowance paid monthly (terms and conditions apply).
Responsibilities
- Build strong partnerships across fire stations, control rooms, training programmes, and corporate networks.
- Develop and manage engagement plans to grow sustainable income.
- Collaborate with internal teams, volunteers, and key stakeholders to identify and maximise fundraising opportunities.
- Support local committees and deliver impactful campaigns.
- Ensure all fundraising activity meets best practice and compliance standards.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
- Proven experience of growing income across fundraising streams.
- The ability to develop, manage, and deliver plans, budgets, and KPIs.
- Experience building and maintaining effective partnerships and networks.
- Effective organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Nice to Have
- Confident using IT systems, including CRM tools and Microsoft Office.
- Comfortable using digital and social media to support engagement.
- Knowledgeable about fundraising best practice, data protection, and compliance requirements.
- Experienced in working with and supporting volunteers.
We Offer
- Flexible working options.
- Opportunity to make a real difference to the Fire and Rescue community.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
About the Company
Fire Fighters Charity
We offer specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to live happier and healthier lives.
Locations:
- Essex, United Kingdom
- Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
- Norfolk, United Kingdom
- Suffolk, United Kingdom
Salary:
£39,004 per year
Employment Type:
Part-time
Categories:
- Health
- Mental Health
- Social Welfare