Durham County Carers Support
Trusts and Community Fundraising Officer (17.5 hrs)
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17.5 hours per week | £31,500 per annum pro rata (based on 35 hour working week) | Hybrid working
We have an exciting opportunity to join Durham County Carers Support as our new Trusts and Community Fundraising Officer.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person who can help us grow our fundraising and generate vital income to support our work with unpaid carers across County Durham and Darlington.
This is a varied role where you’ll lead on developing fundraising opportunities, from researching trusts and foundations and preparing high-quality funding applications, to building relationships with local businesses, community groups and supporters.
About the Role
You’ll work with colleagues across the organisation to identify funding opportunities and help us demonstrate the difference our services make to carers.
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Your work will include:
- Researching trusts, foundations and other funding opportunities
- Preparing funding applications, proposals and expressions of interest
- Developing community fundraising and individual giving
- Building relationships with local businesses, community groups and supporters
- Developing corporate partnerships, sponsorship and Charity of the Year opportunities
- Supporting local people and groups who want to fundraise for us
- Preparing reports for funders and helping us demonstrate the impact of their support
We’re looking for someone with experience in fundraising, business development, grant applications or income generation, alongside strong written communication and relationship-building skills.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, proactive and shares our commitment to improving the lives of unpaid carers.
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The Details
Job title: Trusts and Community Fundraising Officer
Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Salary: £31,500 per annum pro rata
Location: Hybrid working across our DCCS offices, with travel across County Durham and Darlington as required.
Closing date: 25th September 2026
Interview date: 8th October 2026
If you have the skills, enthusiasm and ideas to help us develop our fundraising, we’d love to hear from you.
A full driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role.
How to Apply
Applications must be made using a completed DCCS application form - Trusts and Community Fundraising Officer (part-time 17.5 hours per week) - Durham County Carers Support
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Send completed application forms to: liz.johns@dccarers.org
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