Fundraising careers
Making a difference, one penny at a time.
Our fundraising teams find ways to connect with our supporters. By shaping and adapting innovative fundraising strategies, we can help the British Red Cross grow in an ever changing, fast-paced world, and meet our ambitious plans for the future.
We’re a diverse team who never forgets that every penny raised could go to saving the life of someone in crisis.
There’s a wide range of roles within the team, from philanthropy and direct marketing to legacies and corporate partnerships, and every person plays a vital part is helping to support people in crisis.
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Anna Ross, community fundraising manager
What inspired you to join the British Red Cross?
I was so excited to join the Red Cross as it is a charity that you ‘just know’.
The longer I am here though the more I realise I had no idea of the true scope and amount of fantastic services the charity provides, locally in my town, nationally across the UK and internationally in nearly every country on earth.
What makes you proud to be part of our movement?
I find myself now looking at news bulletins around the world when a disaster or crisis happens and in nearly every case you either see the Red Cross or hear from a local representative from the charity, on the ground, ready to help – that always makes me incredibly proud.
What do you love most about your role?
In community fundraising, we have the added bonus of getting to hear from and meet our amazing supporters, people who are prepared to go to such great lengths and give so much of their free time to help raise the vital funds needed to enable the services to continue.
In short, I feel part of something really special. This giant global force for good. I cannot imagine wanting to work anywhere else!
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Technology and digital
Our technology and digital teams develop new products to improve staff, volunteer and supporter experiences.
International and overseas
Our international teams ensure people around the world get help in emergencies.
Why choose a charity job with British Red Cross: what you'll get in return
As well as a rewarding career with a global charity, one of our charity jobs comes with access to a wide range of enhanced benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work/life balance:
- Flexible working that works for you: We know that life doesn't always fit around a traditional working pattern. That's why we offer a range of flexible working options, including remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours and job sharing. We're committed to helping our people achieve a healthy work/life balance, giving you greater flexibility to balance your work, family, wellbeing and personal commitments.
- 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy extra leave: We recognise that you work hard and want you to have much-needed time off to recharge. Our Additional Purchase Leave scheme gives you the opportunity to purchase extra annual leave.
- Training and development opportunities: We want you to be the best you can be. We offer a comprehensive package of learning and development opportunities, including courses, apprenticeships, internships, internal mobility opportunities and funding for external learning to help you grow your career.
- Recognition Platform: We believe great work deserves to be celebrated. Our ‘Thank You’ Recognition Platform helps us celebrate the incredible work our people do, giving managers the opportunity to reward great performance, teamwork and dedication with retail vouchers as a tangible thank you for making a difference.
- Health and wellbeing support: As an organisation built on kindness and helping others, we're committed to supporting the wellbeing of our people. We offer a range of support services, including our Employee Assistance Programme provided by CiC, Peer Supporters and free access to the Headspace app.
- Pension scheme: Benefit from an up to 6% contributory pension, helping you to feel secure in the knowledge that you can look forward to a comfortable and happy retirement.
- Discounts and rewards: Save money on the things you use every day with access to our discounts platforms, including Reward Gateway, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good and more. From groceries and shopping to holidays, entertainment, restaurants and days out.
- Free Will Writing Service: Helping you plan for the future with access to a free will writing service.
- Death in Service benefit: A tax-free lump sum paid to your chosen beneficiary in the event of your death, helping to provide financial security and peace of mind for your loved ones.
- Cycle2Work Scheme: Lease a bicycle through the scheme and save money while supporting a healthier and more sustainable way to travel.
- Season Ticket Loan: We'll provide an interest-free loan to help spread the cost of your commute to work.
- Maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and carers leave: We offer enhanced family-friendly benefits to support you through life's important moments. After at least 52 weeks of continuous service, staff are entitled to enhanced maternity, adoption and shared parental pay. Parents are also entitled to unpaid parental leave and carers may take up to five days of paid leave annually. Full details are available in our family-friendly policies.
You can read our family friendly policies.
Conduct
The British Red Cross does not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place which all staff and volunteers are bound by.
We are fully committed to promoting an environment in which all staff, volunteers and those we seek to help feel empowered to report any misconduct.
Working in charity jobs at British Red Cross means following our code of conduct and complaints procedures.
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