Fundraising Officer – Individual Giving & Community

Company: Depaul UK
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Location: London
Job Description:

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Location: National – Hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of two days onsite (Offices in London, Manchester and North East).

Salary: £29,344 – £32,844 per annum.

Closing Date: 26 July 2026.

Employment Type: Permanent.

Hours per week: 37.5.

About the Role

Want to use your fundraising skills to help prevent youth homelessness and create brighter futures? Join the charity and play a vital role in growing income, deepening supporter relationships and inspiring communities to back life‑changing work. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated fundraiser who loves great storytelling, values brilliant supporter experiences, and wants their work to have a clear, visible impact every single day.

In this role you’ll primarily shape and deliver engaging Individual Giving campaigns across print and digital channels, using insight and creativity to strengthen retention, increase engagement and grow income. You’ll also support community fundraising and stewardship activity, including writing segmented email copy that helps supporters feel valued, informed and inspired to stay connected. Working across these areas, you’ll help build repeated donor interactions and ensure excellent stewardship drives both income and loyalty.

The role offers a Hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of two days onsite, enabling applicants in different UK locations to apply.

Why Join the Team

In this role you won’t just take on a job; you’ll become part of a values‑led charity working to end homelessness and change lives. Their work is inspired by the Vincentian tradition: practical, compassionate action that puts dignity, respect and real human connection at the heart of everything they do.

  • Make a tangible difference for young people at risk of homelessness.
  • Work in a collaborative team environment where learning, curiosity and continuous improvement are encouraged.
  • Build experience across Individual Giving campaign delivery, community fundraising and supporter engagement.
  • Benefit from hybrid working with a minimum of two days onsite at a UK office.
  • Enjoy a culture shaped by Vincentian values, where compassion, dignity, accountability and action are lived daily.

About You

You’ll bring experience in managing and delivering fundraising marketing campaigns that strengthen supporter engagement, retention and income. You’ll be highly organised, able to manage your own time and projects across competing priorities, and motivated to improve performance through thoughtful planning, strong execution and close attention to detail. You’ll know how to create compelling supporter journeys, including segmented email communications, and you’ll understand how excellent stewardship builds repeat donor interactions, deeper commitment and long‑term loyalty. You’ll be proactive, collaborative and excited to contribute to a values‑led, ambitious charity that helps people realise their potential.

What Success Looks Like

Success will mean delivering strong Individual Giving activity that increases supporter engagement, strengthens retention and helps grow sustainable income. You’ll build thoughtful supporter journeys, create communications that feel relevant and timely, and ensure stewardship encourages donors to give again and stay connected. You’ll also manage projects effectively, spot opportunities to improve performance and contribute to a positive, ambitious team culture focused on learning and impact.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Solid experience delivering Individual Giving fundraising activity, with a strong understanding of how supporters engage across email, print and digital channels.
  • Experience creating compelling supporter communications, including segmented email copy.
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage time and projects effectively across multiple priorities.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and turn insight into action.
  • Experience working with a CRM system such as Raiser’s Edge/NXT or similar.
  • Experience using bulk email software.
  • Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
  • Proven ability to work towards targets in a results‑driven environment.

Desirable Skills and Experience

  • Experience of community fundraising or supporter stewardship activity.
  • Experience of briefing and managing external suppliers.
  • Experience of social media engagement.

What You’ll Receive

  • Tailored training and development.
  • Flexible working options where suitable.
  • 26 days annual leave, rising with service.
  • Family‑friendly leave policies.
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7 %.
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access.
  • Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more.
  • Cash health plan for you and your family.
  • Death in service benefit.
  • Access to legal and practical support.
  • Safer Recruitment.

About the Organisation

The charity was founded in 1989 by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE in response to the rise of youth homelessness in London. What began as a single housing project in North London has expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England, providing accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people each year.

The charity is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly.

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Posted: July 11th, 2026