Advertised from 14 September 2026

Role

Are you experienced in fundraising, passionate about social justice and ready to use your skills to make a difference for people seeking safety in Glasgow?  

Govan Community Project provides a holistic range of support for individuals and families in the asylum and refugee community.

We are looking for a grants and trusts fundraiser who can transform human stories into powerful funding proposals.  Your work will directly secure a combination of project and unrestricted funding needed to keep our essential services sustainable.  

In this role we are looking for someone who:

• Has at least 2 years experience in a grants and trusts fundraising role and a history of securing grant funding in excess of £200,000 annually. 
• Has knowledge of the Scottish charity funding sector, full cost recovery and budget planning
• Can create compelling narratives that highlight the real experiences and needs of our community
• Can develop a strong pipeline of grant prospects to diversify project and unrestricted funding

Why join us?

• An opportunity to use your skills for meaningful change
• Be part of a supportive, values-led team
• Work collaboratively with a diverse and inspiring community
• Contribute to work that challenges injustice and builds community

Working with us

• Office based in Govan with good public transport links 
• Opportunities for blended working (following satisfactory probationary review) 
• 35 days annual leave (pro rata including 6 floating public holiday days)
• Contractual sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Team Wellbeing activities 
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognize the unique skills and experience that each individual brings to our organization.  We would particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, or displacement.

As members of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, we encourage you to access support and guidance here:  https://www.ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe

If you need support with your application, please contact:

recruitment@govancommunityproject.org.uk

0141 445 3718

For informal enquiries:

Contact Traci Kirkland, Chief Executive - Traci@govancommunityproject.org.uk

Application notes

To access the application pack, please complete our screening questionnaire here: https://forms.gle/4CqnPSJx9fi7QKCQ6