Job title: Fundraising Officer 

Role summary:

This role will support Oxford City Farm to take a more structured and strategic approach to fundraising. You will manage the bid pipeline and prospecting, lead on writing and coordinating funding bids, and work closely with the Farm Lead and Communications and Events Coordinator to grow our community-based fundraising, regular giving and crowdfunding efforts.

The role is ideal for someone with some grant fundraising or community engagement experience, and a passion for local, inclusive, environmentally focused work. You’ll be joining a friendly, collaborative team and contributing to a charity that is deeply rooted in the Oxford community.

Job location (usual place of work): Hybrid working available. Site located within Oxford

Pay Rate: £27,417

Is pay pro rata: Yes

Applications close on: 13th Nov 2026 at midday

Hours: Part time – 15 hours per week (0.4 FTE); this will include at least one evening or weekend event each quarter

Contract is: Fixed term fixed term 1 year

Job description: 

Individual Giving and Community Fundraising
● Continue to develop and build initiatives such as a Friends of the Farm scheme, Root Supporters, to grow regular giving and build supporter loyalty.
● Ensure regular, warm communication with individual donors through thank-you letters, impact updates, and invitations to events.
● Explore ways to improve how we engage with donor interactions and gift history.
● Collaborate with the Communications and Events Coordinator to:

Trusts and Foundations
● Prepare, write, and submit high-quality funding applications to small and medium-sized trusts and foundations.
● Maintain and develop relationships with existing funders through timely updates and reports.
● Work closely with the Farm Lead and wider staff team to gather outcome data and case studies to strengthen bids and reporting.
● Support the Farm Lead in building a long-term funding pipeline, including multi-year bids and partnership funding.

Monitoring, Reporting and Administration
● Liaise with the Finance Officer and Farm Lead to track income from grants and donations, and ensure correct allocation.
● Maintain up-to-date grant reporting schedules and support timely report submissions.
● Monitor and manage fundraising budgets for community initiatives and appeals.
● Provide regular income updates to the Farm Lead and board of trustees.

Collaboration and Representation
● Attend and input to the Farm’s Fundraising Sub-group meeting (held at least quarterly) which is chaired by a Trustee
● Work alongside staff and trustees to develop a shared fundraising culture across the organisation.
● Attend community events and funder meetings to represent Oxford City Farm and build relationships.
● Take part in all-staff activities such as seasonal celebrations, community open days, and annual strategy reviews.

For more information or to apply please visit the website here.