Fundraising Officer
- Part time
- £26,548 – £29,890 pro-rata
- On site: North Ayrshire
- Closing 4th September 2026
- Advertised from 21st August 2026
- Hours: 21 Hrs Contract: Fixed Term – Initial 1 year period
Role
Help us build a sustainable future for women experiencing domestic abuse
North Ayrshire Women’s Aid (NAWA) has been delivering vital services to women in North Ayrshire who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic abuse since 1980.
For more than four decades, NAWA has worked to support women and families, provide specialist services and contribute to creating safer communities.
We are delighted to be recruiting for a new and exciting role within the organisation:Fundraising Officer.
This is an important opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional to help shape and develop NAWA’s fundraising approach and secure the resources needed to sustain and develop our services.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference, has excellent fundraising and relationship-building skills, and can identify opportunities to generate sustainable income for the organisation.
About the role
As our Fundraising Officer, you will take the lead in developing a sustainable pipeline of funding opportunities and maximising income against agreed targets.
You will:
• Develop and deliver NAWA’s fundraising plan, achieving and exceeding agreed income targets.
• Research and identify new opportunities with trusts, foundations and statutory funders.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective and existing funders.
• Write high-quality, compelling and tailored funding applications, proposals, cases for support and expressions of interest.
• Develop excellent funding reports and impact updates that demonstrate the difference NAWA’s work makes to women and families.
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with funders and provide excellent stewardship to encourage repeat funding.
• Work with colleagues across NAWA to gather outcomes, data, case studies and financial information to strengthen funding applications and demonstrate impact.
• Contribute to the development of our wider fundraising and income-generation strategy.
• Keep up to date with developments within the fundraising sector and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Use fundraising data, insight and pipeline analysis to support planning, forecasting and decision-making.
• Ensure fundraising records, deadlines, reporting requirements and funding commitments are accurately maintained.
• Ensure fundraising activity complies with GDPR, charity law and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
About you
We are looking for an experienced fundraiser who can combine excellent relationship-building skills with strong research, writing and organisational abilities.
You will have a proven track record of identifying funding opportunities and developing successful applications and reports. You will be confident communicating with funders and external stakeholders and able to build professional relationships based on trust and a clear understanding of their priorities.
You will be highly organised, able to manage competing deadlines and comfortable working independently while also collaborating closely with colleagues across the organisation.
Most importantly, you will share NAWA’s commitment to supporting women affected by domestic abuse and understand the importance of securing sustainable funding to protect and develop our vital services.
Why join North Ayrshire Women’s Aid?
This is more than a fundraising role. Your work will directly contribute to the sustainability of services that support women experiencing domestic abuse.
You will have the opportunity to shape and develop NAWA’s fundraising approach at an exciting time for the organisation, working closely with the Chief Officer, Board of Directors and service teams.
You will be joining an organisation with a long history of supporting women in North Ayrshire and a strong commitment to making a lasting difference.
About North Ayrshire Women’s Aid
Established in 1980, North Ayrshire Women’s Aid provides support to women in North Ayrshire who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic abuse.
Our work is focused on supporting women, promoting safety and wellbeing, and ensuring that women affected by domestic abuse have access to the information, advocacy and support they need.
We are committed to developing our services and ensuring they remain sustainable and responsive to the needs of women in our communities.
Application notes
How to apply
If you are an experienced fundraiser who is passionate about making a difference and would like the opportunity to help shape the future of fundraising at NAWA, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your application to admin@nawomensaid.co.uk
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Chief Officer Mary Beglan – marybeglan@nawomensaid.co.uk
Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026
Interview date: W/C 21st September
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This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.
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- Maternity Leave / Parental Share Leave
- Training
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Applicants can check their qualifications here.
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This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.
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- Maternity Leave / Parental Share Leave
- Training
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- Part time
- £26,845 pro-rata
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 3rd September 2026
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You can find out more about SAY Women, our work and the difference we make for young women through our website and social media channels.
What We Offer
We recognise that supporting survivors of trauma requires organisations to support the wellbeing of their staff. We are committed to creating a positive, reflective, and sustainable working environment grounded in feminist values and practice.
Employees benefit from:
- Funded clinical supervision appropriate to the role.
- An annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training budget to support ongoing learning and professional growth.
- Monthly wellbeing hours to support work-life balance and personal wellbeing.
- An annual wellbeing fund that staff can access to support activities that promote physical, emotional, or mental wellbeing.
- Employee Assistance Programme membership.
- A generous annual leave allowance as well as an additional two-week leave during our Christmas closure period. A commitment to reflective practice, learning, and staff development.
- The opportunity to work within a specialist feminist organisation dedicated to ending violence against women and girls.
- Progressive feminist employment policies that promote equality, wellbeing, flexibility, and a healthy work-life balance.
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