Fundraising Officer

We're hiring a Senior Fundraising Officer

on 4 June 2026 in Vacancies

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Senior Fundraising Officer to join our team on a 13-month fixed-term contract. This role is perfect for a compelling communicator and detail-oriented relationship coordinator who can deliver exceptional donor care.

You will take ownership of day-to-day partnership coordination, craft sharp and well-researched funding pitches, and manage high-net-worth event logistics. You will sit within a small, ambitious fundraising team, working closely alongside our Director of Fundraising and Senior Fundraising Lead to help us scale our impact.

• Take ownership of day-to-day partnership coordination, craft sharp and well-researched funding pitches, and manage high-net-worth event logistics.


• Work closely alongside the Director of Fundraising and Senior Fundraising Lead to help scale our impact.

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• Reports to: Director of Fundraising and Partnerships


• Hours: Full time with flexible hours. Core hours are 10am to 4pm


• Location: Hybrid. London (Embankment) one day per week and remote working


• Salary: £35,478 p.a.


• Contract length: 13 months (starting mid-July 2026)

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APPLICATION PROCESS

You can download the job description here.

To apply

• Send a CV and a short cover letter to The Economist Educational Foundation [email protected] using the subject line: "Application - Senior Fundraising Officer"


• Complete and return our equality and diversity monitoring form

Closing date: 23:59 on June 18th

We value integrity in our application process. While AI can be a helpful resource, we are looking for evidence of your unique experience and enthusiasm. Applications that are overly generic or clearly AI-generated will not be shortlisted, as we prioritise authentic personal insight.