Development Officer
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Location: | Isle of Skye, IV47 8SW |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | HIJOBS |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 397722 |
Summary
This post is a fixed-term contract (initially for one year, subject to continued funding), funded through Highland Council’s Community Regeneration Fund, and will play a key role in increasing community resilience across Skye and Lochalsh by securing funding, strengthening donor relationships and raising awareness of our work.
Demand for early intervention counselling services in our rural and island communities continues to grow. This new role will focus on developing and implementing a funding strategy, diversifying income streams, improving impact reporting, and building strong relationships with funders, partners and community supporters. The successful candidate will help ensure our service remains sustainable, accessible and responsive to local need.
We are looking for someone with:
- Proven experience in fundraising or income generation
- Strong written skills and experience preparing funding applications and reports
- The ability to build positive relationships with funders and community stakeholders
- An understanding of the voluntary sector and community-based services
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the long-term sustainability of an essential local service and make a tangible difference to community wellbeing.