Fundraising Lead

Application Deadline: 1 November 2026 Department: Fundraising & Communications Location: Bucks - High Wycombe/Hybrid Compensation: £32,320 / year Description 🌟 Join Our Mission at Buckinghamshire Mind! Are you an organised and personable individual with a passion for supporting a meaningful cause? Buckinghamshire Mind is looking for a Fundraising Lead. The Fundraising Lead is responsible for ad efforts to increased income primarily from community, corporate and individual fundraising by growing our supporter base and ensuring excellent donor relations.

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Hybrid- working from our High Wycombe office 2 days a week
• Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week
• Salary: £32,320 per annum About Us Buckinghamshire Mind is an independent charity providing trusted mental health services to our communities. We are affiliated with national Mind and are part of a network of over 100 Local Minds. We promote wellbeing and recovery; we prevent mental ill health; we offer talking therapies and we provide support in times of crisis. Key Responsibilities
• Build local awareness and fundraising support for Bucks Mind through proactive work with community groups, events, and activities.
• Attend community fundraising events and assist with activities on the day, including set up and take down, preparation of event materials, assisting volunteers /fundraisers. Including evening and weekend work as required.
• Maintain fundraising database, to administer and manage all donor/funder information and fundraising activities
• Manage and support the Fundraising and Engagement Officer ensuring that they are working effectively towards clear objectives
• Work with the CEO and Head of Finance to create and monitor Fundraising budget The ideal candidate will have
• Experience in community, events and/or individual fundraising
• Knowledge of online fundraising tools
• Attention to detail, and efficient record keeping
• Proven ability to develop and maintain good working relations with a wide range of people and audiences Why Join Us? § Training and Development: We offer full training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role and further develop your skills. § Supportive Environment: You'll be part of a dedicated team, with the opportunity to make a tangible difference in your community. For details of our culture and our benefits: Buckinghamshire Mind Careers If you are interested in the role please send your CV and complete the mandatory questionnaire in our application page. If you need to apply in a different format or need assistance to apply, please contact us at recruitment@bucksmind.org.uk Closing date for applications – 1st November 2026 Interview dates - TBC
• Please note we do not provide VISA sponsorship and unfortunately we cannot employ you if you do not have the right to work in the UK. Travel expenses will only be paid for journeys that fall outside of the regular commute to and from the work location(s). If the role is home-based, all travel will be paid for on expenses. Key Responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description.