Do you have a passion for community, sustainability and making a difference locally? Are you a confident communicator with an interest in fundraising and building relationships?
Oxford City Farm is looking for a Fundraising Officer to help us grow our fundraising activities and build a more sustainable future for our much-loved community farm.
Could this be you?
It could suit someone looking for a flexible, part-time role that fits around childcare, caring responsibilities or other commitments, while still offering meaningful work and the opportunity to make a real contribution.
Equally, this could be a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their fundraising career, including graduates or those at an earlier stage of their professional journey who have relevant writing, relationship-building or community engagement experience.
About Oxford City Farm
Based in East Oxford, Oxford City Farm is a welcoming green space connecting people to food, nature and one another. Through sustainable farming, animal care, growing, cooking and accessible outdoor activities, we support hundreds of people every week, bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds.
As we enter an exciting period of growth, we're looking to strengthen our fundraising and develop new ways for our community to support the farm.
About the role
Working closely with our Farm Lead, you'll help develop and coordinate our fundraising strategy. This is a varied, hands-on role with opportunities to:
- Research funding opportunities and write compelling grant applications to trusts and foundations.
- Develop relationships with existing and potential funders.
- Grow our individual giving and regular supporter schemes.
- Coordinate crowdfunding campaigns, seasonal appeals and community fundraising initiatives.
- Work with colleagues to share the impact of our work and tell the farm's story.
- Help build a more sustainable and diverse income stream for the farm.
You'll have the opportunity to shape and develop the role, bringing your own ideas and initiative to help our fundraising grow.
Who we're looking for
We're keen to hear from someone who:
- Has experience writing successful grant applications.
- Is a confident and engaging written communicator, able to tell compelling stories.
- Enjoys building relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Is organised, proactive and able to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
- Can work independently while being part of a friendly, collaborative team.
- Shares our passion for inclusive community spaces, sustainability and connecting people with nature.
Experience of community fundraising, donor engagement, fundraising platforms or CRM systems would be an advantage.
See the job advert on our website for full list of the selection criteria.
What we offer
- 15 hours per week (0.4 FTE).
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working.
- Salary of £27,417–£30,000 FTE, depending on experience (pro rata).
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
- Employer pension contribution of 5%.
- Opportunities for professional development, training and to shape the role.
Location: Oxford City Farm, Cornwallis Road, Oxford, OX4 3NH (hybrid working available).
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