Fundraiser (Fundraising Officer)

We're looking for a Fundraising Officer to join the team at The Big House.

This is a full-time role in our Islington space where you'll work alongside our fantastic fundraising team (and our office dog, Nellie). We're open to a range of experience, including fresh graduates - as long as you're passionate and excited, we want to hear from you!

Closing date for applications: Friday 11 September 2026

First Round Interviews: Week commencing 21 September 2026 (TBC)

Start date: ASAP/depending on notice period.

Primary function of the role

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Fundraising Officer to support our fundraising team in

delivering the outcomes of our Fundraising Strategy.

This role will be mentored by the Fundraising Executive and focus on income generation from Trusts and Foundations. It will involve bid writing, nurturing current and generating new funding relationships and the day-to-day administration of The Big House’s reporting deadlines.

Key responsibilities include supporting the Fundraising Executive on the everyday management of the

fundraising pipeline to make sure that we have a strong list of relevant prospects and that the weighted pipeline value covers our funding gap.

About The Big House

The Big House has a simple mission: to enable care leavers to fulfil their potential.

Through drama and individualised long-term support we help care leavers overcome traumas

experienced in childhood so they can make the complex transition from looked-after child to

independent adult. The Big House's main activities are: weekly drop-in drama and employment

workshops and the 3-month Open House Project which runs twice yearly, and standalone

co-productions in our venue and across the UK.

Through our work we have seen the transformational effect that drama can have on young people’s lives. The strict discipline required to produce professional theatre imparts vital transferable skills including time keeping, focus, team working, effective communication, ability to regulate emotions and make better informed decisions; empowering and equipping young people with the skills needed to become self-reliant. We have found drama to be an excellent tool for engaging young people in the project. Since being established in November 2012, The Big House has gone from start-up to award-winning charity.

How To Apply:

Please send your CV and a cover statement of no more than 500 words (approximately one page of A4 using font size 12) explaining why you want to work at The Big House and what skills and experience you would bring to the role of Fundraising Officer to Cheryl@thebighouse.uk.com.

Please refer to the experience and skills outlined above and provide examples of how you meet the

criteria.

The recruitment process is open to all. If you require any additional support when applying or during the interview process, we are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure that our recruitment is as accessible as possible. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact us at Cheryl@thebighouse.uk.com.

The Big House aims to create a diverse and inclusive working environment which reflects the young people and communities that we engage with. We welcome applications from all groups, especially those underrepresented in the arts, and actively encourage those from diverse backgrounds to apply.

To find out more, have a look at the JD below:

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