JOB TITLE: Fundraising Champion
REPORTING TO: Head of Fundraising
WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week (including occasional evenings and weekends)
LOCATION: Reuben’s Retreat offices at Glossop & Ashton-under-Lyne

SALARY: £26,050

Overview
Born from the loss of Reuben Michael Graham in August 2012 at just 23 months old, Reuben’s Retreat is a charity offering practical and emotional support to families of child loss and families who have a child living with medical complexities.
Our Retreat is a sanctuary offering a space for families to relax, recharge, remember, and rebuild, and our aim is to relieve the distress of these families, walking side by side with them on their journey.
The Role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hard-working individual to join our fundraising team as a Fundraising Champion. This is a fast-paced and varied role where you’ll help deliver events, develop relationships with supporters, and contribute to income generation across the organisation.
Whether you have experience in fundraising or come from a background in business development, events, or customer engagement, we’re open to hearing from you. You’ll be a team player with a warm approach, a passion for people, and a strong belief in our cause.
You’ll work closely with the Head of Fundraising, colleagues across departments, and our CEO to help achieve Reuben’s Retreat’s wider fundraising goals.
Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Experience of working towards financial targets, ideally within fundraising, events, or sales
• A track record of planning and delivering projects or events from start to finish
• Confident in presenting to a range of audiences and adapting communication style
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Able to work independently, take initiative, and manage a varied workload
• Competent with Microsoft Office and comfortable using social media platforms

Desirable (But Not Essential)

• Experience working in a fundraising or charity role
• Familiarity with CRM systems or supporter databases
• Knowledge of local communities and the voluntary sector
• Understanding of fundraising techniques such as corporate giving, events, and community engagement
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle for local travel

Personal Qualities

• Warm, friendly, and approachable personality
• Passionate about making a difference and upholding the values of Reuben’s Retreat
• Ambitious, self-motivated, and goal-oriented
• Creative, enthusiastic, and a true team player
• Flexible and willing to work some evenings or weekends as needed
• Empathetic and able to connect with our cause and the families we support

What We Offer

• A supportive and passionate team environment
• Opportunities for training and development in fundraising and charity work
• A role where you can see the impact of your efforts on real lives
• A workplace that values authenticity, compassion, uniqueness, and trust
• The opportunity to work in a cause-led, values-driven organisation where your work truly matters

Additional Information
This job description outlines the general duties required of the post holder. It is not exhaustive and may be amended in line with the changing needs of Reuben’s Retreat. We will consult with the post holder in advance of any significant changes.

Please refer the Job description for details