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Sight Research UK is a leading UK charity funding pioneering eye research. Here, no two days are ever the same. If you want to make a difference with us, explore our current vacancies and find out how you can be part of our mission.
Ready to work with us? Current vacancies:
Individual Giving Officer
About you:
Do you love delivering fundraising campaigns that engage supporters and build long‑term relationships? Are you a creative communicator with exceptional attention to detail? Are you passionate about making a difference through fundraising in the charity sector?
If your answer is “yes” to these questions, then this could be the role for you! Read on to find out more…
About the role:
- Job title: Individual Giving Officer
- Starting salary: £30,000
- Contract type: Full time (35 hours a week), permanent subject to probation. Part time hours considered for the right candidate
- Location: Hybrid role – to be available once a week at our office in Equinox South, Great Park Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 4QL
- Reports to: Fundraising Manager
We‘re looking for a multi-skilled and passionate Individual Giving Officer. You’ll play a key role in the effective delivery of Sight Research UK’s Fundraising Strategy, with particular focus on individual giving and external-facing activities to help us achieve our charity’s mission and vision.
We’re looking for someone who can work independently within our growing Bristol-based charity and who is also willing to get stuck in and be a team player. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, be self-motivated, and have excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain key supporter relationships.
This Officer-level role is the perfect opportunity for someone ready to take on a challenge and reignite and grow an income line with real potential. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills in relationship-building, project management, campaign planning and delivery, data analysis, and much more.
How to apply:
Please provide a CV detailing your skills and experience and a supporting statement outlining how your experience matches the person specification and why you are the right person for the job. We recognise that some of your experience may be from unpaid roles as well as paid employment – please include any voluntary work if it helps to show why you are the right candidate for the job.
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are a small, experienced and supportive team and full training and induction will be given for the right candidate.
Please email your supporting statement and CV to info@pollysymondsonrecruitment.co.uk quoting ref: 2660
Key dates:
- Application deadline: Monday 18 May 2026
- Initial interviews: Online on Tuesday 19 May 2026 with Polly Symondson Recruitment
- Shortlisted candidates interviews: Tuesday 2 June 2026 at Sight Research UK’s Bristol office
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