Role: Community Fundraiser
Location: Home Working – Based in East or North Scotland
Salary: Entry point salary of £26,384* per annum, increasing to £28,033* after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £29,682* after a further 6 months.
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, Flexible Working Arrangements Available
The Organisation
The MS Society is committed to placing people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) at the heart of everything they do. As a trusted voice in the community, they campaign at all levels, fund pioneering research, and provide award-winning support and information, all to improve the lives of over 150,000 people across the UK affected by MS.
By investing in world-leading scientists, the MS Society drives progress in the search for new treatments. They provide individuals access to expert advice and vital services, empowering people to live well with MS. Their advocacy work also ensures that voices are heard, rights are upheld, and no one feels alone.
The MS Society is more than an organisation though. It's a vibrant community made up of people living with MS, their families and friends, carers, healthcare professionals, researchers, volunteers, and campaigners with one goal in mind – A world free from the effects of MS.
About The Role
The MS Society is looking for a Community Fundraiser to join their team, based in the East/North of Scotland. The role involves identifying new opportunities, offering guidance and encouragement to supporters, and ensuring they feel valued every step of the way. The successful candidate will also collaborate with internal teams to develop creative fundraising ideas that boost support in the area.
In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering local fundraising strategies, helping to secure vital income and grow the organisation’s supporter base. You'll assist in identifying new funding opportunities, building relationships with individuals, businesses, and community groups, and raising awareness of the MS Society’s work. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll contribute to community events and ensure fundraising activities are well-organised and effective. This role can be shaped around your strengths, with flexibility to focus on the opportunities you believe will have the greatest impact.
About The Candidate
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn. If you enjoy meeting new people, building relationships, and working as part of a team, this could be the perfect role for you.
While experience in fundraising would be a bonus, it’s not essential. We’re also keen to hear from candidates with backgrounds in customer service, hospitality, retail, or sales — roles where communication, problem-solving, and people skills are key.
The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, comfortable speaking to individuals and groups, both in person and over the phone. Strong organisational skills will help you manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines, while a positive, can-do attitude will enable you to take initiative and find creative solutions.
Flexibility is important, as no two days will be the same. Above all, we’re looking for someone who’s passionate about making a difference and committed to supporting people affected by MS.
If you’re ready to take your first steps into the world of fundraising, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
Please email recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com to request an information pack.
Closing Date: 23:59, Tuesday 15th April
First round interviews (Virtual): Tuesday 29th April or Thursday 1st May
Second round interviews (In Person): Tuesday 6th May
You are advised to contact BTA well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application.
If you plan on submitting an application or enquiry for the role we require the following Equality and Diversity Form to be completed. Ensure to send this in response to your enquiry formatted as a word document: https://www.mssociety.org.uk/sites/default/files/2020-10/MS-Society-equality-and-diversity-form.doc
This search is being conducted for MS Society by BTA. Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.
We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age; ethnicity; gender; gender identity and expression; nationality; parental status; physical, mental and developmental abilities; race; religion; sexual orientation; skin colour; socioeconomic status; and human styles.