Jobs

​Fundraising Manager

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28 hours per week

£36,025 - £38,230 pro rata (35-hour FTE)

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We cannot take play for granted – barriers and inequalities can limit children’s access. We work to overturn these and create opportunities where they are needed most, so that every child can experience the play they need to thrive.

 

Play Midlothian is a registered charity (no. SC025474), with an office base at the One Dalkeith Business Hub in central Dalkeith, delivering services throughout Midlothian. Each year, we support over 750 children through over 875 sessions, helping children (and, in some services, their families) to gain skills and confidence, be included and improve wellbeing. 

 

We are looking for a Fundraising Manager to help sustain, and, where part of our strategy, grow this work. If you have a track record in securing grant funding, an interest in all forms of fundraising, and excellent communication skills, this could be the role for you.

 

About the Role

This is a key role at an exciting time for Play Midlothian, as we mark our 30th anniversary and will develop a new website and communications materials.

 

You will lead on developing and delivering our fundraising strategy, with a strong focus on securing grant income, including from lotteries, trusts and foundations, which currently forms the majority of our funding. Alongside this, you will help us develop other income streams over time, such as individual giving, corporate support and events.

 

You will be the sole fundraising specialist role at Play Midlothian, however we recognise that effective income generation is supported across the organisation, and you will work in close partnership with the CEO.

 

How to apply

Please note that if selected for interview, you will also be asked to complete:

• A task critiquing a short, past application of ours (to be completed the evening before interview and discussed at interview)

• A short writing task during the interview, responding to an application question using information we provide

 

An application pack can be downloaded via the earlier download button. Please apply using the online form at https://forms.office.com/e/kewAWwD7v3. Please do not send CVs as these will not be accepted.

 

The application deadline is midnight Monday 25 May 2026

Interviews will take place on Monday 1 June 2026

 

​​​​​​​Volunteering with Play Midlothian 

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We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our play team. This would particularly suit those studying or wanting to work within playwork or family support, though would provide useful experience for any career with children.

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Volunteers:

• Gain work experience of working with children​

• Access training and support

• Help us to provide quality play opportunities and support to children

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All roles require PVG membership - the post is subject to the record access prior to commencing. Play Midlothian will meet this cost for successful applicants.

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​​​For more information on our volunteering programme please use the contact form on our website.