Fundraising Coordinator

Salary: £25,184 - £26,392* per annum (dependent on experience) + generous pension scheme and other benefits *Salary will be revised in line with annual salary award, 1 April 2026
Contract: Full Time/Substantive
Location: Hybrid: Nearest SU Office/Home
Start date: Spring 2026 (Some flexibility on dates may be possible)
Closing date: 4pm, 25 March 2026
Interview date: 31 March 2026

“It’s been a real privilege gaining an insight into how generous people have been with their donations”.

(Former Fundraising team member)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people by helping to raise funds to support our ministry? Then we’d love to talk with you. We are seeking to recruit a fundraising coordinator to support all our fundraising initiatives and events. This might include organising a fundraising dinner or creating a brand-new campaign to support one of our regular appeals.

This is an excellent opportunity if you’re interested in exploring a career in fundraising. The successful applicant will be working in a fun and dynamic team, with the opportunity to learn about all aspects of fundraising. We’re keen to invest in the professional development of the postholder, offering key learning opportunities, courses and training.

WHO WE ARE

Scripture Union Scotland is a national charity, with around 140 staff and over 2,500 volunteers. Our vision is to see every child and young person of Scotland exploring the Bible and responding to the significance of Jesus.

PURPOSE

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, the Fundraising Coordinator will be part of the Fundraising team, helping to deliver our fundraising and development priorities. Your role will encompass diverse responsibilities across multiple income streams, including trusts, major donor, individual giving and legacies. The role will also contribute to reporting of Scripture Union Scotland’s impact - collecting data, case studies and updates from across our ministries to report back to funders. The post holder will also be involved in research to find new funding sources and prospects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising Administration – efficiently managing the administrative tasks associated with fundraising activities;
Supporting Colleagues – providing day to day support to the Major Donor and Trusts Manager and Individual Giving manager as well as providing general support to the wider staff team in fundraising.
Supporter Care – contributing to the administration and stewardship of donors and improving supporter care processes.
Resource Coordination – coordinate the creation and distribution of fundraising materials and resources
Event Management – Coordinating key fundraising events and work with other teams to coordinate SU’s presence at Christian festivals and events.
Impact Reporting – playing a pivotal role in highlighting the impact of SU Scotland’s initiatives by collecting and analysing data, case studies, and updates from our ministries to report back to funders.
Participating fully in the life and ministry of Scripture Union Scotland.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The successful applicant will have excellent organisational abilities and good research and analytical skills. Strong interpersonal and communications skills are also key with the ability to develop positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

For this post, it is important that you are committed to SU Scotland’s ethos, working principles and vision and candemonstrate this through your commitment and motivation. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act - part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is a committed Christian.

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If you’d like to find out more, our Head of Fundraising, Jen Babb, would love to hear from you at Jennifer.babb@suscotland.org.uk . Alternatively, you can email us at hr@suscotland.org.uk.

At SU Scotland we want everyone to feel that they are welcome, valued, and respected. Having a diverse team allows for a range of perspectives and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Scripture Union Scotland is an equitable employer and operates a safeguarding policy.

Scottish Charity No. SC01122