Regional Development Officer - Fundraising

?Role Overview

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with an amazing charity on a fantastic Regional Development Officer role. This position offers an opportunity to build and implement region-specific growth strategies, engage local communities, and strengthen supporter relationships to expand the organisation’s impact.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver an insight-driven regional growth plan, focusing on income generation, supporter engagement, and visibility.

Use data and local insights to prioritise initiatives that unlock the highest potential for growth.

Identify, cultivate, and convert prospective supporters, volunteers, and partners into committed contributors.

Empower and collaborate with volunteer networks to facilitate local events, talks, and community outreach activities.

Represent the organisation across schools, churches, community groups, and local networks, fostering meaningful relationships.

Deliver engaging presentations, organise visits, and participate in regional activities to increase awareness and support.

Build and nurture diverse relationships with potential donors, partners, and community leaders.

Collaborate across teams to ensure regional activities align with organisational branding, messaging, and supporter journey standards.

Adapt national campaigns and messages to regional audiences, sharing stories and successes to enhance local visibility.

Maintain accurate records of supporter interactions, activities, and outcomes using CRM systems, analysing data to refine strategies.

Manage local budgets and report insights, learnings, and opportunities to organisational leadership.

Uphold organisational values in all interactions, ensuring conduct reflects warmth, respect, and compliance with safeguarding and data protection standards.

Person Specification

Demonstrable experience in fundraising, community engagement, or supporter development.

Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to connect authentically with a diverse range of people.

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan strategically and execute multiple initiatives.

Confident communication skills, capable of delivering presentations and public talks.

Data literacy, with the ability to interpret insights and adjust activities accordingly.

Ability to work independently with high autonomy, as well as collaboratively across organisational teams.

Creative problem-solving and proactive approach to identifying opportunities for growth.

Preparedness to travel and work on-site across the designated region.

Nice to Have Skills

Experience working within the charity or non-profit sector.

Knowledge of local community networks, faith groups, and regional influencers.

Basic digital marketing or storytelling skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

Prior experience in donor development, community relations, or regional growth roles.

Proven success in managing relationships and local programmes.

What’s on Offer

Salary: £30,000-£35,000

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

If an opportunity to shape local growth, strengthen community relationships, and empower volunteers feels like the right fit, apply today.