Community Fundraiser – Lanarkshire and Dumfries & Galloway

Job Description

Company Description

Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie 
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most. 

Job Description

Your Role in Our Vision 
As a Community Fundraiser, you’ll play a vital role in our mission by empowering supporters in your local area to raise essential funds for Marie Curie. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Region, you’ll collaborate with talented fundraising professionals to inspire individuals and groups to achieve their goals, ensuring their efforts make a lasting impact. 
Key Responsibilities 
Build and nurture a network of fundraising groups and volunteers 
Deliver local elements of national campaigns, including The Great Daffodil Appeal 
Grow community involvement and financial support through outreach 
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders 
Ensure compliance with fundraising policies and maintain accurate records 
Ese of social media to promote local work 
Actively committed to Marie Curie’s values, role models behaviours with authenticity and purpose. 
What You’ll Need 
Proven experience in volunteer or community engagement 
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills 
Strong organisational and budget management abilities 
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management 
A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including evenings and weekends 
Please see the full job description here. 
Application Process  
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter.  Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.  Please cite your preferred location. 
Close date for applications: Sunday 12th July 2026
Salary: £28,274 – £31,415
Contract: Full time, Permanent role 
Based: Home based in Lanarkshire or Dumfries & galloway.
Benefits you’ll LOVE: 
Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage. 
25 days annual leave including 8 flexi bank holidays 
Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%) 
Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets 
Continuous professional development opportunities. 
Industry-leading training programmes 
Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes 
Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits 
Access to Blue Light Card membership 
Subsidised Eye Care 
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. 
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. 
We’re happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.  Please email any requests to [email protected] 
 

Additional Information

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding.  We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings.  We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.

Compensation: GBP 28274 – GBP 31415 – yearly