Charity Fundraising Executive

Our team:

Cash for Kids is the in-house charity of Bauer Media, dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children across the UK. From poverty and illness to neglect and additional needs, we work with grassroots organisations and families to bring hope and opportunity where it’s needed most. With 22 regional teams, we’re a close-knit, passionate group committed to changing lives — one child at a time.

Role purpose:

As a Charity Fundraising Executive, you’ll be at the heart of our Greater Manchester team, leading fundraising efforts, building strong local partnerships, delivering creative campaigns, and helping grow our presence in the community. This is a dynamic, hands-on role where no two days are the same. From organising events to managing donor relationships and supporting our flagship campaign, Mission Christmas, you’ll play a vital role in driving our impact.

What you’ll be doing:

• Building and nurturing relationships with local businesses, schools, and community groups.
• Planning and delivering fundraising events and campaigns.
• Supporting the Charity Manager with day-to-day operations, including financial admin and grant processes.
• Managing your own KPIs and contributing to team income targets.
• Representing Cash for Kids at networking events and in the media.
• Keeping our website and social media channels fresh and engaging.

What we’re looking for:

• A confident communicator with a flair for relationship-building.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently.
• Creative and enthusiastic, with a passion for community impact.
• Experience in fundraising, sales, or events — but attitude and drive are also key.
• Willingness to travel across the region and attend events.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What we offer:

• Flexible working approach with one day a week in the office.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with autonomy and flexibility.
• Annual performance-based bonus.

What’s in it for you:

• You’ll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin colour, disability in our house.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email [email protected] we would love to hear from you.

About Cash for Kids

Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity helping the children that need it most across the UK.

Our mission is to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in our communities who are affected by poverty, illness, neglect or have additional needs. We believe that all children should be able to express their individuality, achieve their potential and live life to the full.

We work with grass-roots organisations that aim to make a difference to young lives, directly supporting families who often have nowhere else to go.

Collectively Cash for Kids are forecasting to have raised £21.5 million across the UK in 2024, supporting 583,957 children. https://cashforkids.org.uk/