Fundraiser
Salary £ 32,204 – £ 37,327
Edinburgh / Hybrid
Vacancy listed 20/03/2026
Application deadline 20/04/2026
Details
Are you a motivated fundraiser who wants to help make a difference to young people across Scotland? 

Youth Scotland is looking for a Fundraiser to join our team and help strengthen our fundraising activity, supporting community-based youth work across Scotland. 

Working as part of Youth Scotland’s Impact and Business Development team, the postholder will support the development of funding applications, coordinate grant reporting, research new funding opportunities and contribute to partnership funding bids. The role will focus particularly on funding from charitable trusts and foundations, Scottish Government programmes and other public bodies, while also supporting wider partnership and business development opportunities. 

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, curious and motivated by social impact, and who enjoys bringing together information, evidence and ideas to help secure funding that supports young people and youth organisations.

Role Details   

  • Hours: Flexible – between 0.6 FTE (21 hours) and full-time (35 hours)
  • Salary: £32,204–£37,327 per annum (FTE)
  • Contract: Permanent  

Youth Scotland prides itself on being a flexible employer. Office space is available at our HQ in Edinburgh but, depending on personal circumstances, home-based or hybrid working is available for this role. You will be required in Edinburgh for occasional in-person planning or strategy days. We are open to discussing working patterns with the successful candidate. 

The closing date for applications is Monday 20 April 2026. 

Interviews will be held in Edinburgh on Monday 27 April 2026 at Balfour House, Edinburgh. 

To discuss any aspect of the post contact Youth Scotland on 0131 554 2561 or email jobs@youthscotland.org.uk
Benefits

Living Wage & Living Hours Employer
Hybrid Working
Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Life insurance scheme

Notes

To apply, download and complete the Application Pack. When you are ready to submit your application use the apply button below. You must upload the completed Application Pack to your online application after entering your personal details.

Once you have submitted your application, you should receive an acknowledgement email and link to access or amend it (for 24 hrs after submission).

N.B. We do not accept CVs or letters of application. Only completed Applications Packs will be considered for shortlisting.

Attached documents
Title File
Job Description Job_Description_-_YSFUND26.pdf
Person Specification Person_Specification_YS-FUND26.pdf
Application Pack Application_Pack_2026.docx
Additional Information Additional_Information.pdf
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