Recruiting Now: Communications & Fundraising Officer

We are delighted to be advertising this exciting opportunity to join a small, thriving charity with a big plan to help families in need.

In this exciting new role you will develop and deliver strategic communications and fundraising activities targeted to our key audiences.

The aim of this work is to:

• Raise awareness of Big Hearts as a charity dedicated to supporting families in need across Edinburgh and surrounding areas.
• Promote the positive impact of projects being delivered/supported by Big Hearts in the community.
• Generate the recruitment and support ongoing management of a strong network of Big Hearts volunteers.
• Support the delivery and promotion of all fundraising activities/events and the recognition of funders/fundraisers.

You will be a first rate communicator with a proven track record of delivering effective communications across the ‘mix’ – including marketing, PR, digital and social media. You will also have experience of managing fundraising events and producing compelling funding proposals.

A varied and busy role, you will have experience in working on a number of projects simultaneously and the ability to work under pressure.

This is the perfect role for someone with experience within communications and fundraising events who has the ambition to build a successful and varied career in the charity/football sector.

Interested candidates should send a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the role profile to communications@bighearts.org.uk.

A full job description is available for download below.

Job Description – Comms & Fundraising Officer