Company Description

We are Scotland’s leading youth homelessness charity. We believe that no young person should ever face homelessness. That’s why we deliver bold, youth-specific solutions, built around young people’s experiences and what evidence tells us works. We support young people to avoid and move on from homelessness, helping them build the confidence, skills and stability they need to thrive in adulthood. We also influence policy and practice to create a Scotland where no young person is left behind. We don’t follow the system, we change it, continually championing the voices and experiences of all young people.

Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation and lead an ambitious Fundraising and Communications (F&C) team of five. The primary role of the Fundraising and Communications Manager is to ensure the delivery of all fundraising and communications activity for the organisation, in line with the F&C strategies, policies and procedures.

The F&C manager will have the opportunity to shape our ongoing fundraising strategy, paying particular attention to key growth areas including Individual Giving and Events, while supporting colleagues across multiple other fundraising disciplines.

The F&C Manager holds responsibility for the development and management of our funder relationships with the overall goal of increasing our supporter base and income in line with strategic KPIs. They hold shared responsibility for promoting development, co-operation and efficiency throughout the organisation.

Person Specification (Essential)

• Minimum of five years’ experience working as a fundraiser for a registered charity or combination of demonstratable fundraising experience and relevant qualification.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Experience of developing fundraising and communication strategies.
• Experience of establishing and managing high stakes relationships with major supporters and/or clients.
• Demonstrable experience of securing significant donations from funders, individuals and/or businesses.
• Demonstrable experience of growing income levels and/or donor numbers.
• Experience of budget setting, monitoring, and forecasting.
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to negotiate and inspire trust.
• Strong written and story-telling skills and experience of tailoring communications messages for different audiences.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practice and regulations.
• Experience of managing external agencies, contractors or consultants in a business setting.
• Good working knowledge of digital media and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience of using a CRM database in a fundraising context.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent presentation skills and experience of public-speaking.
• Willingness to work on a flexi time system involving attendance at events outside of office hours.
• A desire to learn about issues of youth homelessness and inspire others to engage and make a difference.
• Willingness to travel to Rock Trust’s regional offices as required.

Salary & Contract

• £38,716.05 - 43,600.56 per annum (depending on experience).
• Permanent. 35 hours per week, (We welcome discussions around flexible working).
• 25 days annual leave, plus 10 public holidays, with additional days leave for every years service up to five years.

Deadline

Midnight, 10th June 2026.

Find out more and apply on our website.