Advertised from 13 August 2025

Role

An exciting opportunity exists at MYPAS to improve the health and wellbeing of young people across Midlothian, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders. This new role will be improving on existing successful fundraising as well as diversifying the organisation’s fundraising streams. With previous experience fundraising in at least some of the following areas - individual giving, community and events fundraising, corporate giving, trusts and grants, public sector contracts – you will occupy a pivotal role in increasing the organisations capacity to provide our much needed services for vulnerable young people.

This is a full-time role but we would consider part-time hours.

Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Fundraising Manager to develop and lead our fundraising strategy, drive income growth and diversify our funding streams. 

The ideal candidate will be a creative problem-solver with a proven track record in securing funding from a variety of sources. You will be responsible for building strong relationships with our supporters and stakeholders, and managing all aspects of our fundraising activities.

This is a new post working with the Chief Executive, Service Management Team, the Ambassadors group, the Board, and the wider staff team to grow fundraising, and to establish a fundraising culture across the organisation.

With a primary focus on fundraising, the postholder will also work to support marketing and communications including developing social media.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making a real difference and helping MYPAS achieve its mission.

This post may require evening and occasional weekend work: some evening and weekend work may be necessary – based on advance notice and a TOIL system. The post requires flexibility during peak fundraising periods such as seasonal events and MYPAS run community events.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dave Evans (Chief Executive) on 0131 4540757

Special conditions:

• The post is funded for an initial fixed term for one year – this is not dependent on meeting fundraising targets. Continuation of the post beyond the initial year is likely. 
• The post may involve evening and occasional weekend working. 
• You must be able to travel across Midlothian, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders if required.

Application notes

Closing date for applications is 12 noon Monday the 1st of September 2025

For an application pack please download the documents below.

MYPAS

Promoting the health and wellbeing of young people in East Lothian, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders

Midlothian Young Peoples Advice Service (MYPAS) promotes the health and wellbeing of young people across East Lothian, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders and currently focuses on working in the areas of mental health, substance use and LGBT+ support. MYPAS is a community-based organisation with charitable status and based in Dalkeith.

Company No: 201002, Scottish Charity No: SCO29543

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