Development Officer

Development Officer

East End Community Foundation

Salary: £33,000

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Location: Isle of Dogs, London

East End Community Foundation (EECF) is a philanthropic foundation and grassroots grant-maker that has been bringing donors closer to communities across East London for more than 35 years.

Working across Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham and the City of London, EECF combines deep knowledge of local communities with expertise in philanthropy. It works with donors and charitable fund holders to direct funding towards grassroots organisations addressing poverty, inequality and other pressing local issues.

East End Community Foundation is now seeking a talented, relationship-focused Development Officer to help grow the funding available to communities across East London.

 

About the Role

Reporting to the Life Chances Campaign Director and working closely with the Chief Executive and colleagues across EECF, the Development Officer will play an important role in helping the organisation achieve its income ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Be the first point of contact for all enquiries relating to supporting EECF and the Life Chances Campaign
• Help develop relationships with prospective and existing corporate, individual, public-sector and charitable trust supporters.
• Research prospective supporters and turn information into useful briefings and engagement opportunities.
• Support the development of compelling proposals, pitches and donor meetings.
• Help deliver fundraising initiatives, sponsored activities and supporter events.
• Build strong relationships with corporate donors, supporting volunteering opportunities and wider engagement.
• Work with colleagues to produce donor communications, appeals and impact reports that demonstrate the difference supporters make.

For someone looking to develop their fundraising career, the breadth of the position provides valuable exposure to multiple income streams and the opportunity to work closely with experienced senior colleagues.

 

About You

You are likely to bring:

• Experience within fundraising, sales or CSR.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• The confidence to engage professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage several priorities in a busy environment.
• A proactive, tenacious and personable approach.
• An understanding of fundraising and how strong supporter relationships translate into sustainable income.

Above all, EECF is looking for someone who genuinely enjoys building relationships and who is motivated by the opportunity to help generate more funding for communities experiencing inequality.

 

Further Information

To view the full job description, please click the link here: Job Description - Development Officer .pdf

For an informal discussion about the opportunity or if you require additional support with your application, please contact Alex Williams at Giving Back Recruitment alex@givingbackrecruitment.co.uk

 

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement setting out your interest and suitability for the role.

 

Recruitment timetable:

Closing date: 27^th August 2026
Interviews with EECF: 4th September 2026 

The recruitment window may close earlier if sufficient suitable applications are received.