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Fundraising Manager

Job details
Posting date: 12 January 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 February 2026
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: YMCA Derbyshire
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: N/A

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Summary

Fundraising Manager

Based: London Road, Derby

Salary: £26,500 - £29,000pa

Hours: 35hrs per week

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join YMCA Derbyshire, a vibrant local charity that has been supporting young people and communities since 1847. We focus on the following key areas of work:

Housing - We provide over 200 bed spaces for individuals who are at risk of homelessness. Our housing supports people to rebuild their lives by creating a safe, stable environment where they can learn, grow and realise their potential, regardless of their past or present circumstances.

Family and Youth Work - We provide high-quality early years education and care through our nurseries, holiday clubs and schools initiatives. Family support services are also available through our Padley Community Hub.

Support, Advice, Health, Wellbeing - We offer a wide range of community services, including youth programmes, mental health support, horticultural activities, food provision and access to warm, welcoming spaces.

Training and Education - Through YMCA Key College, we offer vocational training, work experience and employment pathways for young people who find mainstream education challenging.

As Fundraising Manager, you will be part of the marketing and fundraising team responsible for the planning and execution of successful fundraising events. You will have excellent inter-personal skills and take the lead on building successful relationships with businesses and organisations across the city and county, raising awareness of the vital work that we do, and growing our income from donors and sponsors. Working closely with marketing and communications colleagues, you will also support with the development of compelling and engaging campaigns to effectively promote all fundraising activity.

For this vital role, we are looking for a passionate, experienced fundraiser, with the presence and credibility to build long-lasting relationships internally and externally. You will have experience of planning successful events, along with experience of managing budgets and fundraising expenditure, with the ability to report impact and return on investment.

A driving license and use of own car is essential


At YMCA Derbyshire we aim to transform the lives of the people we work with for the better. We are looking for brilliant people who will ensure that safeguarding the people we work with is a priority.


YMCA Derbyshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to thorough safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with our safeguarding policies and a six-month probationary period.

Other information
YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis?

If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.

For an informal chat please contact Grace Harrison on 01332 579550 during the hours of 9am – 4pm


Closing date; 2nd February @8am

Interview Dates: We will arrange interviews as soon as we have sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date.


Important Information

To ensure compliance with our GDPR policy and maintain a fair and consistent shortlisting process, please ensure that you complete the full application form with all required details. CVs and covering letters will not be reviewed during the shortlisting stage. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Equality and Diversity Statement:

YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome people from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

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