Advertised from 23 June 2025

Role

Overview

Edinburgh Community Food (ECF) is seeking an experienced and proactive Fundraising and Impact Manager to lead our fundraising strategy and demonstrate the impact of our work addressing food insecurity and promoting community wellbeing.

This is a key role for the organisation, responsible for securing funding from diverse income streams, including trusts, foundations, and corporate partnerships, and for improving how we evidence and communicate our impact to funders, partners, and the wider public.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and deliver an ambitious and sustainable fundraising strategy.

• Build and manage relationships with funders, donors and partners.

• Lead on writing compelling funding applications and reports.

• Design and embed an impact measurement framework aligned with ECF’s strategic goals.

• Collaborate with programme staff to capture and share data, stories and outcomes.

• Represent ECF at events, networks, and with stakeholders across the sector.

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll bring proven fundraising experience, particularly in grants, trusts, or major donor development, as well as strong communication and relationship-building skills. You’ll be motivated by social justice and equity, and confident in using data and stories to drive change and support organisational growth.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team making a tangible difference across Edinburgh. This is an opportunity to shape the future of a well-established organisation with a bold vision for a fairer food system.

Application notes

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter (tailored to the role) to: admin@edinburghcommunityfood.org.uk

Please include “Application – Fundraising and Impact Manager” in the subject line.

Closing Date: Tuesday 16th July 2025 (noon)

Interviews: Friday 25th July 2025

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment process.

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