Engagement Fundraising Officer

Engagement Fundraising Officer

Philanthropy, Alumni & Supporter Engagement
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 full time, fixed term
Closing Date: Monday 28 September 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 07 October 2026
Reference: 0868-26

Lancaster University is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Engagement Fundraising Officer to join our Philanthropy, Alumni and Supporter Engagement team on a maternity cover basis.

You'll play a key role in delivering our Annual Fund and Community Fundraising programmes , developing creative fundraising campaigns and communications that inspire alumni, supporters and the local community to support Lancaster.

Working closely with colleagues across the University, you'll help identify fundraising opportunities, develop compelling cases for support, deliver fundraising campaigns and build strong relationships with supporters. You'll also contribute to donor stewardship and help ensure that fundraising activity is well planned, effective and compliant.

We're looking for someone with experience in fundraising or supporter engagement , who is creative, organised and confident managing projects and developing relationships.

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and ambitious fundraising team and make a real difference to the University and its students.