Trusts and Community Fundraising Officer at Durham County Carers Support
Contract Type: Fixed term
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Part time
Application deadline:
Based: Hybrid
Salary: £31,500 Pro Rata
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: County Durham
Role description: Officer
17.5 hours per week | £31,500 per annum pro rata (based on 35hour working week) | Hybrid working
We have an exciting opportunity to join Durham County Carers Support as our new Trusts and Community Fundraising Officer.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person who can help us grow our fundraising and generate vital income to support our work with unpaid carers across County Durham and Darlington.
This is a varied role where you’ll lead on developing fundraising opportunities, from researching trusts and foundations and preparing high-quality funding applications, to building relationships with local businesses, community groups and supporters.
About the role
You’ll work with colleagues across the organisation to identify funding opportunities and help us demonstrate the difference our services make to carers.
Your work will include:
- Researching trusts, foundations and other funding opportunities
- Preparing funding applications, proposals and expressions of interest
- Developing community fundraising and individual giving
- Building relationships with local businesses, community groups and supporters
- Developing corporate partnerships, sponsorship and Charity of the Year opportunities
- Supporting local people and groups who want to fundraise for us
- Preparing reports for funders and helping us demonstrate the impact of their support
We’re looking for someone with experience in fundraising, business development, grant applications or income generation, alongside strong written communication and relationship-building skills.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, proactive and shares our commitment to improving the lives of unpaid carers.
A full Job Description and Person Specification are available on our website.
A full driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role.
How to apply
Applications must be made using a completed DCCS application form.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Please visit our website to download the full Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form.
Closing date: 25th September 2026
Interview date: 8th October 2026