Individual Giving Officer
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Colchester, Essex |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Work Relief Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
WR Fundraising Recruitment is very proud to be working with an inspirational local charity that provides the most crucial support to members of the community
We're looking for an experienced fundraiser to join a small team in a newly created Individual Giving Officer role.
Working with an amazing management team, this role is the perfect bridging role to take you into a manager – level position.
It provides a platform for you to develop individual giving and mid-level donor streams while having a wealth of knowledge and experience to utilise from your colleagues.
The charity enjoys phenomenal local support, and following a highly successful winter appeal, have some exciting relationships to explore.
This is a hugely exciting time to join an already successful fundraising team that has reached a point of growth and expansion.
Individual Giving Officer
Full Time, Permanent
Colchester, Essex with hybrid and flexible working
Starting salary up to £30,000 per annum plus benefits
Drivers licence and access to own vehicle essential.
Duties will include:
• Manage the day-to-day development and execution of individual giving campaigns to generate repeat gifts and grow income
• Maximise retention and long-term value of the supporter base through effective stewardship and data-driven engagement.
• Develop and implement innovative methods for acquiring new supporters and reactivating lapsed donors.
• Developing specific strategies and stewardship plans to cultivate relationships with mid-level donors and increase their giving over time.
• Develop effective welcome and thanking programs to enhance supporter experience.
• Support the growth of income from raffles and prize-led fundraising.
• Working closely with the marketing team, external agencies and freelancers to best effect
Ideal candidates will have:
• Experience of working on individual giving campaigns, regular giving / supporter engagement or donor acquisition / retention
• Knowledge of fundraising campaign best practices with the ability to apply theory and experience to grow income.
• Knowledge of a range of direct marketing techniques associated ROI expectation
• Knowledge of database marketing, the importance of ensuring data integrity and data protection laws incl. GDPR
• Experience of working in a fundraising and/or direct marketing role with good knowledge of direct response across multiple channels
To apply or for further information, please email in the first instance.
WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We know your next move has to be right for you. If you’d like to discuss your requirements, drop us a line and one of our lovely team will be more than happy to help.
We're looking for an experienced fundraiser to join a small team in a newly created Individual Giving Officer role.
Working with an amazing management team, this role is the perfect bridging role to take you into a manager – level position.
It provides a platform for you to develop individual giving and mid-level donor streams while having a wealth of knowledge and experience to utilise from your colleagues.
The charity enjoys phenomenal local support, and following a highly successful winter appeal, have some exciting relationships to explore.
This is a hugely exciting time to join an already successful fundraising team that has reached a point of growth and expansion.
Individual Giving Officer
Full Time, Permanent
Colchester, Essex with hybrid and flexible working
Starting salary up to £30,000 per annum plus benefits
Drivers licence and access to own vehicle essential.
Duties will include:
• Manage the day-to-day development and execution of individual giving campaigns to generate repeat gifts and grow income
• Maximise retention and long-term value of the supporter base through effective stewardship and data-driven engagement.
• Develop and implement innovative methods for acquiring new supporters and reactivating lapsed donors.
• Developing specific strategies and stewardship plans to cultivate relationships with mid-level donors and increase their giving over time.
• Develop effective welcome and thanking programs to enhance supporter experience.
• Support the growth of income from raffles and prize-led fundraising.
• Working closely with the marketing team, external agencies and freelancers to best effect
Ideal candidates will have:
• Experience of working on individual giving campaigns, regular giving / supporter engagement or donor acquisition / retention
• Knowledge of fundraising campaign best practices with the ability to apply theory and experience to grow income.
• Knowledge of a range of direct marketing techniques associated ROI expectation
• Knowledge of database marketing, the importance of ensuring data integrity and data protection laws incl. GDPR
• Experience of working in a fundraising and/or direct marketing role with good knowledge of direct response across multiple channels
To apply or for further information, please email in the first instance.
WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We know your next move has to be right for you. If you’d like to discuss your requirements, drop us a line and one of our lovely team will be more than happy to help.